As US funding remains in limbo, Northrop chases exports for F-16 EW suite

As US funding remains in limbo, Northrop chases exports for F-16 EW suite
As US funding remains in limbo, Northrop chases exports for F-16 EW suite

Two international customers so far have signed on to buy Northrop’s Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite, and the company hopes more could be in the works.

Take 2: Kratos aims for prime status on second CCA ‘increment’

Take 2: Kratos aims for prime status on second CCA ‘increment’
Take 2: Kratos aims for prime status on second CCA ‘increment’

“So there’s a sweet spot for where we can prime it and there’s a stretch area. … What I hope is you see the sweet spot increases and the stretch area is moving to higher” program sizes and complexities, Kratos’s Steve Fendley told Breaking Defense.

Why the Space Force needs its own JAG Corps

Why the Space Force needs its own JAG Corps
Why the Space Force needs its own JAG Corps

In this op-ed, Maj. Aaron Brynildson argues the need for a judge advocate unit for the Space Force.

MADC2: Air Force CJADC2 plans ‘completely hamstrung’ by budget impasse, general says

MADC2: Air Force CJADC2 plans ‘completely hamstrung’ by budget impasse, general says
MADC2: Air Force CJADC2 plans ‘completely hamstrung’ by budget impasse, general says

“Not having a budget is quite frankly, it’s killing me, because my budget was supposed to double this year,” said Air Force Brig. Gen. Luke Cropsey.

New Space Force ‘combat squadrons’ to allow tailored deployment, alleviate ‘exhaustion’: Officials

New Space Force ‘combat squadrons’ to allow tailored deployment, alleviate ‘exhaustion’: Officials
New Space Force ‘combat squadrons’ to allow tailored deployment, alleviate ‘exhaustion’: Officials

The combat squadron arrangement aligns the Space Force with how the Air Force, Army and Navy present and deploy forces to combatant commands, such as Indo-Pacific and European Command, said Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess, head of Space Forces-Space.

Air Force ‘having a hard time’ on E-7 Wedgetail price negotiations with Boeing: Kendall

Air Force ‘having a hard time’ on E-7 Wedgetail price negotiations with Boeing: Kendall
Air Force ‘having a hard time’ on E-7 Wedgetail price negotiations with Boeing: Kendall

Development of the Air Force’s first two rapid prototype radar planes proved more difficult than expected, according to acquisition chief Andrew Hunter.

Space Force’s Saltzman hopes to launch new Futures Command centers ‘late this year’

Space Force’s Saltzman hopes to launch new Futures Command centers ‘late this year’
Space Force’s Saltzman hopes to launch new Futures Command centers ‘late this year’

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said the new Futures Command will not just be looking at what new capabilities the Space Force should build, own and operate, but also at how commercial tech, systems and services can fill some needs. 

Air Force plans CCA downselect within ‘months,’ second ‘increment’ in FY25: Kendall

Air Force plans CCA downselect within ‘months,’ second ‘increment’ in FY25: Kendall
Air Force plans CCA downselect within ‘months,’ second ‘increment’ in FY25: Kendall

International partners could join in on drone development for a next round of CCA work planned for the FY25 budget, according to Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.

‘Multiple’ countries’ NATO-trained troops successfully recruited by China: General

‘Multiple’ countries’ NATO-trained troops successfully recruited by China: General
‘Multiple’ countries’ NATO-trained troops successfully recruited by China: General

But the US and its NATO allies have brought some of those service members back, according to Gen. James Hecker.

The Pentagon’s next satellite launch is a test for missile defense’s future

The Pentagon’s next satellite launch is a test for missile defense’s future
The Pentagon’s next satellite launch is a test for missile defense’s future

In this op-ed, Masao Dahlgren discusses the launch of a forthcoming missile-tracking satellite constellation and what can be learned from it.

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Fact-checking the KC-46A Pegasus

Fact-checking the KC-46A Pegasus
Fact-checking the KC-46A Pegasus

How the KC-46A has become a “game changer” for U.S. and allied warfighters.

Air Force launches reorganization, as Kendall warns ‘We are out of time’ to match China

Air Force launches reorganization, as Kendall warns ‘We are out of time’ to match China
Air Force launches reorganization, as Kendall warns ‘We are out of time’ to match China

Under the “reoptimizing” effort, changes are coming across the Department of the Air Force, from new training approaches to the establishment of high-level offices.

Despite huge industry losses, Air Force ‘not getting rid of fixed-price contracts’: Hunter

Despite huge industry losses, Air Force ‘not getting rid of fixed-price contracts’: Hunter
Despite huge industry losses, Air Force ‘not getting rid of fixed-price contracts’: Hunter

But a different acquisition strategy can help lower risks when fixed-price approaches are involved, the acquisition czar said.

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General Atomics Aeronautical’s Gambit Series lets U.S. forces move fast and move first

General Atomics Aeronautical’s Gambit Series lets U.S. forces move fast and move first
General Atomics Aeronautical’s Gambit Series lets U.S. forces move fast and move first

These new aircraft represent the cusp of a new generation in air combat and airpower that is significant to the 21st century.