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Air Force wants to tap into commercial satellite capacity
The Air Force released a request for information for Pathfinder 3, which is intended to provide the warfighter flexible access to commercial and military satellite capability.
Defense Systems
Air Force wants machine-to-machine software for drones
The service is asking industry for information on the next generation of UAS capabilities to support global operations.
Business
America's Last Fighter Jet Makers Scramble to Keep Production Alive
The end is nearing for the F-15, F-16, and F/A-18 lines unless more orders come in soon.
Defense Systems
Services still adapting to the job of weaponizing the network
As cyber operations begin to fold more frequently into daily activities, the services are still discovering some growing pains.
Business
F-35 Production Set to Quadruple As Massive Factory Retools
After years of delays, the Joint Strike Fighter program is finally ready to hit the afterburner.
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DOD official: The spectrum should be a domain of warfare
In a recent panel discussion, an Air Force general said the electromagnetic spectrum should be declared a domain, given how important EMS operations are.
Defense Systems
Air Force's cyber boss: Military needs to innovate at 'cyber speed'
The outgoing commander of the Air Force’s cyber force, Maj. Gen. Ed Wilson, offers some parting advice: 'Think big, start small, scale fast."
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Air Force looking for a small, portable counter-drone device
The service wants a way to defend against quadcopters and other commercial UAS that could be turned into flying IEDs.
Defense Systems
Air Force looks to protect space with new enterprise vision
Gen. John Hyten recently announced the Space Enterprise Vision to counter the ever-emerging threats to the space domain.
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The Air Force’s Next Chief Might Be Its Space-War General
Gen. John Hyten has never flown a warplane, but he plays a role in just about every Air Force mission.
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Air Force adds to deal for cyber weapon system
The service has more than doubled its investment it what it said in January was its first cyber weapon.
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Air Force puts new tech into Forward Operating Base of the Future
The project taps alternative sources and efficient power use to reduce reliance on diesel fuel.
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AFRL project powers up on base's trash
The waste-to-energy demonstration is turning up to 10 tons of trash a day into 300 megawatts of electric power.
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Air Force adds to deal for upgrading Global Hawk UAS
The award adds to the retrofit work for the unmanned aircraft, which is slated to entirely replace the manned U-2 spy plane.
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Lockheed Martin renews push for hypersonic spy plane
The contractor claims it could deliver a hypersonic demonstrator of the SR-72 for under $1 billion.
Defense Systems
Should drone training be a joint operation?
Some in DOD are recommending a departmentwide UAS training strategy, but Army and Air Force leaders say their systems and missions are too different.
Science & Tech
Skunk Works Chief: How To Keep America’s Airborne Advantage
Regular updates to the F-22 and F-35, says Lockheed’s Weiss, plus a deep commitment to chasing the game-changing tech of the future.
Science & Tech
F-35 Chief: Think Very, Very Hard Before Making Another Joint Fighter
Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan has a bit of advice for Air Force and Navy leaders envisioning their next tactical aircraft.
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Endgame cyber solution proves useful for Air Force at Red Flag
The commercial tool has been effective in hunting and securing networks during the Air Force’s two most recent large-scale exercises.
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