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The U.S. Air Force has temporarily paused development of its sixth-generation fighter program to ensure confidence in the design before moving forward with the program. The Air Force had expected …
U.S. Air Force Pausing NGAD Fighter Development to Review Design Read More
U.S. Air Force leaders unveiled an extensive effort to reshape the Air Force and Space Force to make them more competitive and capable of competing in the era of Great …
U.S. Air Force Unveils Major Changes to Outpace Future Threats Read More
The U.S. Air Force is seeking information on potential replacements for its E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft, and a contract could come as early as FY23, according to …
U.S. Air Force Could Award Contract for E-3 AWACS Replacement in 2023 Read More
The Senate Appropriations Committee released its version of the FY22 defense spending bill earlier this week. The committee recommends adding billions of dollars to the FY22 defense spending bill, mirroring …
Senate Recommends Additional Defense Spending in Draft FY22 Appropriations Bill Read More
The Senate Armed Services Committee filed its version of the FY22 defense authorization bill last week, providing additional insight into the details of the $25 billion defense boost recommended by …
Senate Panel Adds $16 Billion for Acquisition Programs Read More
The U.S. Air Force has awarded development contracts to 28 vendors for its Advanced Battle Management System that could be worth $950 million over five years. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts allow …
U.S. Air Force Awards $950 Million for Advanced Battle Management System Development Read More
The White House has announced the U.S. withdrawal from the Open Skies Treaty. The decision initiates a six-month buffer period before a formal exit takes place. The Open Skies Treaty …
U.S. Follows Through on Open Skies Treaty Withdrawal Read More
The U.S. Air Force will release $882 million that was being withheld over Boeing KC-46 production problems. The decision was made to provide Boeing with additional cash flow because of …
U.S. Air Force Releases $882 Million for Boeing KC-46As Over COVID-19 Concerns Read More
Congress has repealed a requirement for the U.S. Air Force to develop a conventional variant of the Long-Range Standoff (LRSO) air-launched cruise missile. A nuclear LRSO is currently under development …
Congress Repeals Requirement for Conventional Long-Range Standoff Weapon Read More
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $127.4 million contract to Gulfstream Aerospace for the delivery of two C-37B aircraft. The contract was awarded using funding from the recently passed …
U.S. Air Force Orders Two Gulfstream C-37B Aircraft Read More