The Air Force rolls out a new acquisition strategy, dubbed EASE-evolutionary acquisition for space efficiency-with release of the Fiscal 2012 budget. Air Force Space Command expects EASE, which requires Congressional approval, to provide an incremental funding approach, utilizing block buys and fixed-price contracting to help prevent requirements creep and escalating cost for space systems.
The U.S. began extensive air and artillery strikes against Islamic State group targets in Syria on Dec. 19 in retaliation for the killing of three Americans on Dec. 13 by a gunman affiliated with ISIS, U.S. officials said.
