Though ‘born digital,’ Space Force needs 7 years to fully mature, deputy CTIO says

Though ‘born digital,’ Space Force needs 7 years to fully mature, deputy CTIO says
Though ‘born digital,’ Space Force needs 7 years to fully mature, deputy CTIO says

“We are not where we need to be as a digital service by any means,” Col. Roy Rockwell told the GovConWire DoD Digital Modernization Forum today, adding that a “Spaceverse” could be a couple years away.

Space Force to pioneer ‘integrated testing,’ digital range concepts

Space Force to pioneer ‘integrated testing,’ digital range concepts
Space Force to pioneer ‘integrated testing,’ digital range concepts

“We absolutely believe we will save money,” said Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. DT Thompson. Other military departments are looking into a similar approach, another Space Force officer said.

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JADC2 Hinges On Decision Superiority

JADC2 Hinges On Decision Superiority
JADC2 Hinges On Decision Superiority

Agile, open networks will let the DoD make command decisions faster, distribute its forces, and operate at a standoff distance to counter new weaponry like hypersonic missiles. 

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F-15EX: Delivering Today For Tomorrow’s Missions

F-15EX: Delivering Today For Tomorrow’s Missions
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Boeing’s lead in digital engineering has underpinned the F-15EX’s success, schedule and low price, and will provide rapid capability growth through open architecture and agile software development.

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Every Moment Counts In The New Era Of Missile Defense

Every Moment Counts In The New Era Of Missile Defense
Every Moment Counts In The New Era Of Missile Defense

By digitally designing, integrating, testing and addressing issues long before they can arise in the operations and sustainment environments, we are able to deliver value throughout the life cycle of the product.

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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.

NATO To Invest In C2 For Strategic Pivot: China Rises As Alliance Threat

NATO To Invest In C2 For Strategic Pivot: China Rises As Alliance Threat
NATO To Invest In C2 For Strategic Pivot: China Rises As Alliance Threat

“China is not mentioned with one single word in the current Strategic Concept,” said NATO SecGen Jens Stoltenberg. “In one [way] or the other, I’m absolutely certain China will be reflected, and the challenges that China poses will be reflected” in the planned 2022 update.

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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.