Air Force
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SpaceKendall “Personally…Not Convinced” of Need for U.S. Space Force SAE
Frank Kendall, President Joe Biden’s nominee for U.S. Air Force Secretary, indicated on May 25 that he is not convinced of the need for a separate service acquisition executive (SAE) […]
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SpaceU.S. Emphasizes Focus on “Responsible Behavior” in Space, As Nations Submit Proposals to U.N.
Rather than pursuing an international ban on anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons, the United States is focusing on developing an international consensus on responsible behaviors in outer space, such as activities that […]
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Air ForceU.S. Air Force to Issue Contract to Martin Baker for Simulated F-35 Ejection Seats for JSE
The U.S. Air Force Test Center (AFTC) at Edwards AFB, Calif. plans to issue a sole source contract to the United Kingdom’s Martin Baker Aircraft Co. for 16 high-fidelity simulated […]
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SpaceDelays Surface in Planned U.S. Space Force Launches Under NSSL
Delays are surfacing in planned U.S. Space Force (USSF) missions under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program. USSF has said that its first Falcon Heavy launch is to be […]
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Air ForceAgile Flag 21-2 Exercise Tested USAF Ability to Deploy, Establish Communications Rapidly
The U.S. Air Force tested its ability to deploy quickly to sparse locations and establish rapid communications links at this month’s Agile Flag 21-2 exercise. During the latter, held from […]
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SpaceU.S. Space Force Launches SBIRS GEO-5 Satellite, As Service Looks Ahead to Next-Gen OPIR
The United States Space Force launched the fifth Space Based Infrared System Geosynchronous Earth Orbit missile warning satellite (SBIRS GEO-5) on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at Cape […]
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Air ForceStudy Advises Multiple Production Lines for Air Force Fighters
A new report by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies recommends that the U.S. Air Force maintain at least two production lines for advanced fighters to ensure their rapid acquisition […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyABL Space Systems to Use RS1 Rocket for DIU Responsive Launch II Mission
California-based ABL Space Systems said on May 17 that it has received a contract from the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), geared to speeding the delivery of innovative commercial technology, […]
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Air ForceU.S. Air Forces Central Moving to Cloud-Based Air Tasking Orders
U.S. Air Forces Central’s (AFCENT) 609th Air Operations Center (AOC) at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar has begun the transition to a cloud-based system to plan and execute air tasking […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyAir Force Looks to NGAD to Provide Significant Performance and Sustainment Improvements
The U.S. Air Force is using digital engineering to field advanced systems rapidly and reduce sustainment costs in a variety of programs, including the Boeing [BA] T-7A trainer and the […]