Frank Wolfe
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Air ForceAFRL Looking At Flexible Effects for JDAM, Laser JDAM
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and its munitions directorate at Eglin AFB, Fla., are examining a dialable effects munition (DEM) for the 558-pound Boeing [BA] GBU-38 Joint Direct […]
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SpaceVice Chief of U.S. Space Force Predicts More Than 10,000 Satellites on Orbit in Near Term
The U.S. Space Force views space situational awareness as a key priority going forward and with good reason, apparently, as Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. David D. Thompson said […]
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Unmanned SystemsThreat of Small Drones Rises to Level of First Use of IEDs in Iraq, CENTCOM Commander Says
The growing threat of small drone systems to deployed U.S. and allied forces in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility is similar to the inception of terrorist groups’ use […]
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Air ForceU.S. Air Force Considering New Vanguard Programs
The U.S. Air Force is considering a new round of Vanguard programs that will likely feature both the air and space domains. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Air Force […]
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Unmanned SystemsAFRL to Test Multiple Skyborg Prototypes This Year
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Commander Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle and Air Force program executive officer for aircraft and advanced weapons Brig. Gen. Dale White are leading an effort this […]
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PentagonBiden Administration Plans to Move Ahead on Space Rules of the Road
The Biden administration plans to move ahead on discussions with allies and partners about establishing rules of the road for systems in space. On Dec. 7 last year, the United […]
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Air ForceBoeing Announces First Flight of F-15EX in Anticipation of Early Delivery of First Two Planes
Boeing‘s [BA] F-15EX fighter had its first flight on Feb. 2 in anticipation of “early delivery” of the first two jets to the U.S. Air Force later this quarter, the […]
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PentagonReviews of Nuclear Modernization, Navy Shipbuilding Plan Among Top Items on Hicks’ Priority List
A review of nuclear modernization and the Navy’s 30-year shipbuilding plan, which DoD released in December, are among the top items for Kathleen Hicks, if the Senate confirms her as […]
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Air ForceTwo of Six KC-46 Category I Deficiencies Resolved, AMC Says
The U.S. Air Force has resolved two of the six Category I deficiencies for the Boeing [BA] KC-46 tanker, the commander of Air Mobility Command (AMC), Air Force Gen. Jacqueline […]
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SpaceAir Force Paid $787.2 Million to Northrop Grumman, Blue Origin for Meeting LSA Development Milestones
While the U.S. Air Force said that it did not pay termination costs to Northrop Grumman [NOC] and Blue Origin for ending their Launch Service Agreement Other Transaction Authority (LSA […]
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