Raytheon officials say the company has a new contract to produce ground segments for the RQ-4A/B Global Hawk unmanned aerial systems program. The agreement, which includes launch and recovery and mission control elements and associated ground communication systems, covers segments for Lot 4 of the Global Hawk’s low-rate initial rate production. Officials did not disclose the amount of the award.
The Air Force’s senior enlisted leader told lawmakers that the service is working on 17 new on-base child care facilities to reduce a space shortfall and clear a backlog of Airmen’s children waiting for slots.

