F-22 to be left out of Air Force’s ABMS data transfer prototype: GAO

F-22 to be left out of Air Force’s ABMS data transfer prototype: GAO
F-22 to be left out of Air Force’s ABMS data transfer prototype: GAO

The Air Force also needs to define which initial capabilities it plans to deliver under another ABMS effort this year, the Government Accountability Office says in a new report.

DoD space acquisition agencies ‘de-conflicted’ 2024 budget requests, a first

DoD space acquisition agencies ‘de-conflicted’ 2024 budget requests, a first
DoD space acquisition agencies ‘de-conflicted’ 2024 budget requests, a first

The member agencies of the Program Integration Council now are all “cross-cleared” so they can share information about their planned space acquisitions, said Lt. Gen. Michael Guetlein, head of Space Systems Command.

ABMS: Top Air Force Manager Pleads For Industry Aid

ABMS: Top Air Force Manager Pleads For Industry Aid
ABMS: Top Air Force Manager Pleads For Industry Aid

“The challenge is taking the data that you want to share — you got to understand it, and how you want to share it — and then write the applications that give you that data quality at the highest level, and compress timelines for those decision makers,” said Randy Walden, head of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office.

Air Force ABMS Refocus: Capabilities And Kit, Not Experiments

Air Force ABMS Refocus: Capabilities And Kit, Not Experiments
Air Force ABMS Refocus: Capabilities And Kit, Not Experiments

ABMS “has not been adequately focused on achieving and building specific, measurable improvements and operational outcomes,” said Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.

SecAF Kendall Moves To Speed SDA Transfer To Air Force

SecAF Kendall Moves To Speed SDA Transfer To Air Force
SecAF Kendall Moves To Speed SDA Transfer To Air Force

“By statute, this is scheduled to occur on one October 2022, but there is no need to wait them until then” to integrate the Space Development Agency into the Air Force’s space acquisition office, Kendall said. ere.

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The B-21 Raider: A Bomber That Is Both Low Observable And Easier to Maintain

The B-21 Raider: A Bomber That Is Both Low Observable And Easier to Maintain
The B-21 Raider: A Bomber That Is Both Low Observable And Easier to Maintain

Supportability issues that affected the availability and performance of early, stealthy aircraft are being addressed by Northrop Grumman on this new program.

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DevStar for B-21 Design, Build, Sustainment

DevStar for B-21 Design, Build, Sustainment
DevStar for B-21 Design, Build, Sustainment

Advanced software development techniques are reducing risk and will enable the Air Force and Northrop Grumman to more efficiently integrate weapons on future aircraft, like the B-21.

ABMS Grows Up: Air Force Shifts Focus To Delivering Kit

ABMS Grows Up: Air Force Shifts Focus To Delivering Kit
ABMS Grows Up: Air Force Shifts Focus To Delivering Kit

A new pod-based comms system for the KC-46, enabling it to serve as a ‘translator’ for the incompatible radio systems of the F-22 and F-35, will be fielded in the last quarter of fiscal 2022.

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Air Force DevStar: Agile Software Development And Innovation For The B-21 Bomber

Air Force DevStar: Agile Software Development And Innovation For The B-21 Bomber
Air Force DevStar: Agile Software Development And Innovation For The B-21 Bomber

Northrop Grumman is employing this new derivative of DevOps to ensure that the B-21’s mission-critical functions are baked in long before the bomber’s first flight.

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The B-21 Raider: A Marvel Of Digital Development

The B-21 Raider: A Marvel Of Digital Development
The B-21 Raider: A Marvel Of Digital Development

Risk reduction is vital in the development of this new Air Force bomber. Northrop Grumman is driving risk out of the program with digital capabilities throughout design, build, prototype, and test.

F-15EX To Fly In Indo-PACOM’s Northern Edge

F-15EX To Fly In Indo-PACOM’s Northern Edge
F-15EX To Fly In Indo-PACOM’s Northern Edge

During the exercise, the F-15EX will test the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) EW suite, Lt. Gen. David Krumm says.

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Early Risk Reduction For The Bomber Of The Future

Early Risk Reduction For The Bomber Of The Future
Early Risk Reduction For The Bomber Of The Future

With two B-21 test articles in production in Palmdale, Northrop Grumman will soon be flying a digital marvel of the 21st Century.

AMC Eyes Self-Defense For Cargo, Tanker Planes

AMC Eyes Self-Defense For Cargo, Tanker Planes
AMC Eyes Self-Defense For Cargo, Tanker Planes

“We have hardpoints on the C-17; We have hardpoints on the KC-46. It’s not a hard stretch to think that we could put one or two missiles on there for self defense,” says AMC head Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost.

Air Force Working To Minimize Damage From ABMS Budget Cut

Air Force Working To Minimize Damage From ABMS Budget Cut
Air Force Working To Minimize Damage From ABMS Budget Cut

“We’re doing everything in our power to keep efforts going, because we believe … it’s the right way to help design our future force,”acting Air Force acquisition head Darlene Costello says.