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U.S., Coalition and Five Eye alliance partners experiment with Air Combat Command’s Tactical Operations Center-enabled Control Reporting Center during the Shadow Operations Center – Nellis’ Capstone event at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 8, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Keel)

Air Force plans ‘sprint week’ to experiment with ABMS solutions from industry

The event will focus on different human-maching teaming solutions that can aid battle managers in quickly defeating targets.

Jul 18, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Northrop Grumman F-16 EW Suite (Northrop Grumman photo)

F-16 electronic self-protection system reaches milestone, sets up operational test

The Northrop Grumman-made IVEWS successfully passed the Air Force’s Joint Preflight Integration of Munitions and Electronic Sensors test.

Jul 18, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

A screen displays a map of a simulated conflict during a joint training exercise with NATO partners April 28, 2023 in Blue Ash, Ohio. The Air Force is working to harness emerging information and communications technology and artificial intelligence technologies to provide targeting and decision support with the speed, adaptability, and resilience needed to fight in a highly contested environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Shane Hughes)

Air Force issues presolicitation for next-gen target tracking

AFRL is overseeing the advanced research effort, which aims to facilitate an architecture that exploits a variety of data sources using AI and machine learning.

Jul 16, 2024 By Jon Harper

Next-generation air dominance and CCA drone concept art (Lockheed Martin image)

Air Force still expects to award NGAD contract in 2024 despite uncertainties — ACC commander

Although the NGAD program's fate has become uncertain in recent weeks, Gen. Wilsbach still expects a contract award to happen this year.

Jul 10, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Zero-trust network architecture illustration (iStock/Getty Images)

Air Force releases strategy for zero-trust implementation

As the entire Pentagon moves to adopt zero trust by the end of fiscal 2027, the Department of the Air Force has outlined its plans to implement…

Jul 3, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Lockheed Martin rendering of the Next-Generation Air Dominance platform

Air Force likely weighing several factors as it contemplates future of NGAD

Analysts told DefenseScoop that a number of variables are likely shaping the Air Force's decision on the fate of its sixth-generation fighter jet, including new technologies, budget…

Jun 21, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

A sign for the National Security Agency (NSA), US Cyber Command and Central Security Service, is seen near the visitor’s entrance to the headquarters of the National Security Agency (NSA) at Fort Meade, Maryland, February 14, 2018. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Army assumes support agent role for US Cyber Command

Around 350 civilians are transferring from the Air Force to the Army supporting U.S. Cyber Command.

Jun 17, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Cyber warfare operators assigned to the 275th Cyber Operations Squadron of the 175th Cyberspace Operations Group of the Maryland Air National Guard configure a threat intelligence feed for daily watch in the Hunter’s Den at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Middle River, Md., Dec. 2, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.)

‘Measure twice, cut once’ — Gen. Allvin takes cautious approach to changing Air Forces Cyber

The Air Force may separate some ISR entities from its cyber command as part of sweeping organizational changes to the entire force.

Jun 14, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Air Force chief of staff hedges on commitment to next-gen stealth fighter

“We’re going to have to make those choices, make those decisions and across the landscape,” Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin said on the future…

Jun 13, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Air Force launches new experimental chatbot powered by GenAI

NIPRGPT will serve as a way for the Department of the Air Force to experiment with generative AI technology in real-world scenarios.

Jun 10, 2024 By Mikayla Easley