Defense Systems
Air Force looks to solve wind farm radar interference
The service hires AGI to develop a specialized modeling tool to help radar system designers account for the dead zones and false signals caused by wind turbines.
Ideas
Fanning: Air Force Having Trouble Keeping Pilots, and Pay Isn’t the Problem
Pilots don’t just want bonuses, they want to be able to fly, says acting Secretary Eric Fanning. By Tom Shoop
Defense Systems
Air Force factoring spectrum reallocation into integration plans
The service’s integration chief says he is working to ensure uninterrupted joint operations.
Defense Systems
DOD expects weather satellite decision in months
Pentagon looks to smaller, cheaper satellites to promote resilience.
Defense Systems
McCain blasts F-35 acquisition plan
Criticism follows recent $99 million contract modification.
Defense Systems
Honeywell awarded $550M for Air Force satellite support
Air Force Satellite Control network operates a slew of DOD and non-DOD satellites.
Defense Systems
Tablets hit the battlefield
Army looks to field a family of common computers, displays.
Defense Systems
Army, Air Force partner on IT to save money, grow bandwidth
The partnership marks an important step in pursing the Joint Information Environment.
Ideas
The Battle Between the Air Force and the Air National Guard
The Air Force must stop pretending that it has no choice but to cut the Air National Guard and instead figure out ways to keep capability without being crushed by Congress. By Russell Rumbaugh
Defense Systems
B-1B Lancer crashes during routine training
All four crew members safely ejected from the bomber.
Science & Tech
Area 51 Has Been Hiding U-2 Spy Planes, Not UFOs
The existence of Area 51 isn’t the CIA’s most impressive revelation within the newly declassified document—it’s the U-2’s price tag. By Mark Micheli
Defense Systems
President Obama cancels U.S. participation in Egypt’s Bright Star Exercise
The biennial training brings thousands of U.S. air and ground forces to Egypt.
Defense Systems
Air Force deactivates orbital tracking system, no decision on replacement
Deactivating the 21st Space Wing radar system will save the Air Force $14 million annually, but the proposed replacement costs could reach $2 billion.
Defense Systems
Air Force awards $20M for drone training
CAE USA will provide aircrew training to 1,500 Predator and Reaper operators.
Defense Systems
Air Force launches another Wideband Global SATCOM
The sixth satellite in the WGS system will be operational in 2014.
Defense Systems
Boeing to begin producing all-electric satellites
New propulsion system touted as weight, cost saver.
Business
Where Are All the Good Drone Pilots?
Drones are the future of the Air Force. But too many drone pilots are failing initial training or failing to earn promotions. Now it’s time to develop and support the pilots who fly them. By Col. Brad Hoagland
Defense Systems
Deborah Lee James nominated to be next Air Force secretary
James currently serves as the president of the technology and engineering sector at SAIC.
Defense Systems
Air Force awards $20.8M to Lockheed Martin for defense support
Lockheed Martin will work with the North American Aerospace Defense Command to protect U.S. and Canadian airspace.
Defense Systems