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MH-139 Reaches Initial Operational Capability

Sept. 1, 2026

The Air Force’s new nuclear security helicopter, the MH-139A Grey Wolf, achieved initial operational capability this month—a significant milestone in the service’s effort to replace its Vietnam War-era UH-1N Hueys but years later than originally planned.

Congress Passes Short-Term Funding Bill, Putting DOD’s $1.5T Budget Ask on Hold

Sept. 1, 2026

With 30 days to go before the end of fiscal 2026, Congress passed a continuing resolution Sept. 1 to extend current spending levels through Dec. 11—putting on hold the Pentagon's request for $1.5 trillion in spending authority.

$100M Software Contract Will Streamline How Air Force Manages Aircrews

Sept. 1, 2026

The Air Force has issued a $100 million contract to combine its long-disjointed systems for managing aircrew readiness with software that is expected to reach initial operational capability next year, starting with the T-6A Texan II and the C-17 Globemaster III.

Pentagon Issues Contracts to Boost Manufacturing Capacity for Space Systems

Sept. 1, 2026

The Pentagon is moving forward with plans to invest in manufacturing capacity for the space industrial base, awarding multiple contracts in recent weeks to companies who supply key space components and subsystems as well as firms with innovative manufacturing technology that’s ready to scale.

What to Watch from Trump’s US Space Academy Commission

Aug. 31, 2026

As President Donald Trump’s commission to study a U.S. Space Academy formulates recommendations, experts say they’ll be watching for more detail on the academy’s mission and scope as well as efforts to garner feedback from members of Congress, who will ultimately get the final say on whether the U.S. needs…

Air Force Pulls ICBM Testing Device After Finding Likely Carcinogen

Aug. 31, 2026

The Air Force has pulled a piece of testing equipment for its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles after discovering some appeared to be contaminated with a possible carcinogen.

Voorheis Takes Helm of Life Cycle Management Center with $400B Portfolio

Aug. 31, 2026

Lt. Gen. Jason D. Voorheis has taken command of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, a sprawling organization with a $400 billion portfolio, establishing him as one of the service’s top acquisition officials.

Q&A: The Future of Air Force Cyber Systems and Warfighter Comms

Aug. 28, 2026

Just over a year ago, in July 2025, the Air Force established a dedicated office on the Air Staff for communications/cyber functions, separate from the intelligence directorate it had long been attached to. Brig. Gen. Jeffrey A. Phillips, Deputy Chief of Staff for Warfighter Communications and Cyber Systems, recently sat…

F-35 Price Rising due to New Upgrades, Inflation, More

Aug. 28, 2026

Inflation and rising costs for critical upgrades are swelling the price of the F-35 fighter, according to a newly released acquisition report on the fifth-generation jet.

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