Business
Disjointed: Pentagon Isn’t Coordinating Efforts to Fix Readiness
Each service has its own plan, except for the Marines, who don’t really have a plan, says the GAO.
Defense Systems
Air Force exercise lets small businesses test battlefield tech
During the recent Tech Warrior exercise, technologies developed under AFRL’s SBIR program took the field in combat scenarios.
Defense Systems
Air Force's Tech Warriors put new tools to the test
The annual simulated exercise puts scientists and engineers into the field to give them a better idea of what ground troops need.
Defense Systems
Air Force orders upgrades for Reaper drone
The latest upgrades for the MQ-9 Extended Range Block 1, continues a program to improve features in older UAS.
Business
Air Force, Pentagon Have More Work to Do Before Ditching the A-10, Watchdog Says
Losing the aircraft would also mean a loss of U.S. combat search-and-rescue capabilities, the Government Accountability Office said in a newly declassified report.
Business
Priorities for a (Clinton) White House; The A-10’s forgotten mission; Why picking a training jet is so hard; and more.
Here's your who-called-August-slow? edition. Tell your friends.
Defense Systems
Air Force to improve Military Code GPS receivers
A $52.6 million contract with Raytheon calls for modernizing the Miniature Airborne GPS receiver 2000 as the service shifts to stronger, jam-resistant signals.
Threats
As Wars Demand Intel, Air Force Boosts Drone Pilot Bonuses
Secretary James hopes an extra $10,000 will ease the strain on careers and families.
Defense Systems
Air Force says the F-35 is combat ready
The Joint Strike Fighter, the most complex and expensive weapon system in history, gets a green light from its biggest customer.
Science & Tech
F-35 is ‘Ready For War;’ Now the Air Force Wants More, and Faster
Buying more JSFs would lower the per-plane price tag and allow the service to retire older jets sooner.
Threats
Despite Objections, Pentagon Takes Step Toward Buying New Nuclear Weapons
The U.S. Air Force has asked defense firms to bid to supply new ICBMs and controversial nuclear cruise missiles.
Business
A New Path to Foreign Sales; NATO By the Numbers; USAF Budget Shortfalls
Welcome to Vol. 2 of our weekly newsletter about the future of the business of defense.
Defense Systems
Navy looks to fine-tune flight simulators
Service awards AAC a contract to improve fidelity for training on the P-8A Poseidon and the MH-60R Seahawk, while making ocean simulations more realistic.
Defense Systems
Air Force modifies NetCents 2's small biz application services deal
The 12 companies named to the original deal in 2012 are awarded a total $88 million modification.
Business
US Military Turning to Private 'Bad Guys' to Dogfight Fighter Pilots
The strain on the military's pilots and budget is fueling a booming market for companies of private pilots and fleets of fighters jets to play the bad guys in wargames.
Defense Systems
Services look for eyewear to protect against lasers
The Air Force awards a contract for protective glasses, while the Army seeks all-purpose goggles.
Defense Systems
New tech can help troops keep their cool in high temperatures
AFRL and industry develop a lightweight way to keep troops cooler in blistering heat.
Defense Systems
Air Force looks to upgrade its EW jammers
Raytheon, maker of the MALD-J, receives a $34.8 million contract to improve the jammer’s flight and EW jamming capabilities.
Ideas
The US Air Force Is Short 700 Fighter Pilots. Here’s Our Plan to Fix That.
Busier but smaller than ever, the Air Force needs higher bonuses and more family time to help compete with commercial airlines and the economy.
Business