Defense Systems
Air Force asks court to dismiss SpaceX lawsuit
SpaceX shouldn’t be allowed to challenge the core rocket contract because the company didn’t respond to original RFP, the Air Force says.
Science & Tech
The Air Force Adds Eyes in the Sky With More Anti-Missile Satellites
Lockheed Martin picks up a nearly $2 billion contract, adding to the Space Based Infrared System tracking ballistic missile launches across the globe. By Global Security Newswire
Defense Systems
Air Force awards $1.86B contract for next two SBIRS satellites
Lockheed Martin gets the go-ahead to finish the fifth and sixth satellites in the early missile warning and infrared surveillance system.
Threats
The Air Force Is Losing Patience With Its Aging Bomber Fleet
A top U.S. Air Force official is pushing to modernize America's nuclear bombers--some of which have been in the air for more than 50 years. By Global Security Newswire
Defense Systems
Air Force considers switching vendors on GPS III program
After delays with Lockheed Martin Space Systems’ production of the first satellite, the service is looking for alternatives.
Defense Systems
DOD looks to accelerate commercialization of military tech
AFRL, SPAWAR Pacific inventions will be made available for entrepreneurs to propose commercialization plans.
Defense Systems
ULA considers non-Russian launch engine for Atlas V
Under political pressure to stop using the RD-180 first-stage engine, the joint venture is studying concepts for a U.S.-made replacement.
Policy
Congress Is About to Have a Major Fight on the Future of the A-10
Capitol Hill will also be slammed with a leadership battle in the House, looming investigations on the VA scandal, and ongoing budget fights. By Billy House
Defense Systems
Air Force gets serious about securing infrastructure
Engineers and cyber experts team up to develop standards and software to protect SCADA and other critical systems.
Defense Systems
Pentagon picks Bender to be new Air Force CIO
Currently serving in Baghdad, Maj. Gen. William Bender would replace Lt. Gen. Michael Basla.
Policy
Congress Says Pentagon's Long-Range Bombers Are 'Increasingly Irrelevant'
Congress sounds the alarm on America's aging bomber fleet: fix them up or put them to pasture. By Rachel Oswald
Threats
U.S. Sends Two B-2 Stealth Bombers to Europe
The Russia-NATO standoff just got more interesting as the Pentagon dispatches two nuclear bombers. By Global Security Newswire
Business
Why Elon Musk Is Suing the U.S. Air Force
Rocket design firm SpaceX is suing for the right to bid on Pentagon contracts Elon Musk says will save taxpayers billions of dollars. By Alex Brown
Ideas
Inside the Air Force's Secret Drone Pilot Training Classroom
The technology of war is changing, but the fundamental conflict is the same. By Corey Mead
Defense Systems
Air Force switches contractors with $298M award for FAB-T satellite terminals
Raytheon snags contract from Boeing to provide terminals for “nuclear survivable” satcom.
Defense Systems
Air Force awards deal for Space Fence to track orbital debris
Lockheed Martin wins the $914.7 million contract to build a system to track even small bits of space junk.
Defense Systems
Air Force awards five-year deal for Joint Operation Planning tool
Under the contract, worth up to $98 million, Northrop Grumman will maintain and enhance the Strategic Command’s Collaborative Information Environment.
Business
Why No One Is Buying the Air Force’s Argument To Ditch the A-10
Lawmakers want assurances that getting rid of the aircraft won’t leave soldiers vulnerable. So far, the Air Force is just not getting that message across. By Janine Davidson
Policy
House Committee Votes to Keep A-10 Funding Through 2015
Despite pleas from Air Force officials, lawmakers are refusing to let the A-10 become a casualty of sequestration. By Ben Watson
Defense Systems