Defense Systems
DOD to show off latest tech at Lab Day
Next week the Pentagon will host a display of more than 100 research projects and tech-centric success stories.
Business
The Man Under the Flattop: Who is Paul Selva?
Two key military assignments helped position Air Force Gen. Paul Selva to become the next Vice Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff — and perhaps, eventually, the chairman.
Science & Tech
The Air Force Wants You To Build Their Next Drone Engine
The Pentagon hopes that the next Predator is in someone's garage.
Ideas
Everything You Need To Know About No-Fly Zones
Lesson one: there’s nothing easy about setting up or enforcing aerial off-limits areas.
Defense Systems
Antisatellite race heats up with China, Russia
The Air Force is exploring new antisatellite technologies -- but keeping quiet about which ones -- in response to Chinese tests and Russia's hard line.
Defense Systems
Air Force, NASA test jet with 'morphing' wings
The technology promises to make aviation more fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly and quieter.
Science & Tech
The Air Force Is One Step Closer to a Shape-Shifting Plane
NASA and the United States Air Force Research Lab successfully tested a plane with wings that change shape mid-flight.
Defense Systems
Reusable rocket race heats up with Vulcan
ULA rolls out a new U.S. rocket with reusable components, while SpaceX again narrowly fails to recover a spent launcher.
Defense Systems
Blue Origin reports progress on new U.S. rocket engine
The BE-3 engine could serve as a future upper stage, and represents a step toward replacing the Russian-made RD-180, Jeff Bezos says.
Science & Tech
6 Facts About the Future of the Air Force
Air Force officials wanted to reconstitute the force as the war in Afghanistan wound down. Here's why that will have to wait.
Defense Systems
Air Force begins construction of Space Fence tracking system
The system, being built by Lockheed Martin, will greatly increase the amount of orbital debris the service can keep tabs on.
Defense Systems
Air Force putting data analytics into a smart targeting platform
A data analytics specialist is working to develop a targeting system to automate what is now a manual process.
Defense Systems
Air Force plans major program to defend against avionics hacks
The service’s $49.7 million AVAMP program looks to protect aircraft and avionics systems from physical, remote and supply chain attacks.
Defense Systems
17 companies win spots on $5.8B NetCents 2 contract
The vendors will compete for work in support of network operations and infrastructure for the Air Force and other military services.
Defense Systems
Air Force launches new task force to focus on cyber threats
The Task Force Cyber Secure is seen as essential to establishing a culture change with regard to cyber defense.
Defense Systems
Air Force awards $84M deal for electronic warfare simulations
The VIEWS II program will focus on testing the sensors and architectures that fuse data from multiple sources, including the F-22 and F-35.
Defense Systems
Air Force adds another 10 companies to NetCents 2
The awards, which follow four successful protests last year, double the number of companies on the applications services contract.
Ideas
Air Force: We Must Invent the Future
To keep its technological edge, the vice chief says, the service must invest in femtosecond data transfer, Mach-8 aircraft, and more.
Defense Systems
Northrop splits ISR division to expand space business
The company also is building a $20 million Maryland Space Assembly and Test facility to focus on expanded payload production.
Business