Defense
Air Force ready to take bids for $5.3B cyber tech vehicle
Unrestricted and small business pools are a feature in this procurement.
Defense
Autonomous systems took center stage at AFA
The idea of teaming uncrewed systems with manned aircraft was a focal point in panels at annual conference, and on the showroom floor.
Defense
The Air Force has a plan to #fixourcomputers and more
After airman complaints go viral, USAF CIO promises to make the service’s IT more generally reliable and capable.
Acquisition
Protests hit CACI's $5.7B Air Force win
Every other company that bid on the enterprise IT services contract wants at least a second chance at it.
Defense
Space runs on open source software. The U.S. Air Force is fine with that
Commercial space players don’t have the same security concerns as the Pentagon, but that doesn’t mean they can’t share code.
Acquisition
The new Air Force Ones are late, so the old planes need more cash, official Says
Air Force acquisition chief cites 2- to 3-year delay, which Boeing blames on subcontractor and supply problems.
Cybersecurity
Why the USAF's IT chief is 'bullish' on open source
While there's no such thing as completely secure software, open source can make it stronger through the "power of the crowd," said Lauren Knausenberger, the Air Force's chief information officer.
Cybersecurity
Defense officials press lawmakers for a 2022 appropriation
Defense officials warned lawmakers that some programs and tech efforts could be delayed or eliminated if Congress fails to pass a 2022 defense spending bill soon.
Cybersecurity
Why self-sufficiency is key to fostering data literacy in the Air Force
The Air Force wants to improve data literacy and culture, so it's creating a cadre of "citizen analysts" and communities of interest to build and then spread their knowledge.
Modernization
Air Force Chief Software Office Prepares ‘Big Questions’ for Next CSO
A bit has unfolded since the branch's first chief software officer, Nic Chaillan, left the government earlier this year.
Acquisition
Biden taps former USAF buyer to lead DOD acquisition
The White House has nominated former Air Force acquisition chief William LaPlante to be the Pentagon’s top buyer.
Acquisition
Nominee to lead USAF acquisition names software, IT as top priorities
Improving how the service acquires software and IT systems, while making DevSecOps the norm ranks among the top priorities for Andrew Hunter, the White House nominee to be assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics.
Modernization
Keeping up with software cadence at the Air Force Test Center
Maj. Gen. Evan Dertien, commander of the Air Force Test Center, said the organization wants rapid software update capabilities for the USAF fleet, but that approach won't work in every use case.
Modernization
How the Air Force is tackling electronic warfare challenges
The Air Force is on high alert when it comes to electromagnetic spectrum threats. But extensive system updates pose a risk.
Cybersecurity
Air Force secretary mulls space acquisitions nominees
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said candidate interviews are underway for the space acquisition system secretary position and he expects to make a recommendation to the defense secretary and White House soon.
People
Telework is the new normal for Air Force Materiel Command
Air Force Materiel Command is preparing to have half of its headquarters personnel working remotely at least some of the time, Commander Gen. Arnold Bunch said.
Cybersecurity
Zero trust, EMS top Air Force cyber priorities
Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh, the commander of the 16th Air Force, said implementing zero trust principles was "foundational" to improve data use and mitigate vulnerabilities from the defense industry supply chain.
People
Air Force chief software officer to resign
The Air Force's first chief software officer, Nicolas Chaillan, will step down from his role in October, citing lack of funding and being "unempowered to fix basic IT issues."
Modernization
'Democratizing data' and the promise of JADC2
Lt. Gen. S. Clinton Hinote, the deputy chief of staff for strategy, integration and requirements for the Air Force, said the global shift to make data readily available could have a profound impact on military operations.
Modernization