Aerospace Group:

Air Force

Air Force Solicitations Include Mid-November Delivery Date for KC-46

By Vivienne Machi

Monday, October 22nd, 2018

SHARE:

Air Force Solicitations Include Mid-November Delivery Date for KC-46

A Boeing KC-46A tanker refuels an F-16. (Photo courtesy of Boeing)

The Air Force appears to be targeting a mid-November delivery date for the long-awaited KC-46 air refueling tanker, although several steps are still required before manufacturer Boeing [BA] can hand over the keys.The service Oct .22 released two solicitations via FedBizOpps seeking contractors to provide shuttle and bus services and latrine and trash facilities, respectively, for a tentative KC-46 welcoming ceremony Nov. 16 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Both queries include a date of Nov. 16, though they note…

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]