Sept. 11, 2025 U.S. Air Force announces arrival of second B-21 test aircraft at Edwards AFB The DAF announced the arrival of the second B-21 Raider flight test aircraft marking a significant step toward operational readiness of the nation’s sixth-generation stealth bomber.
June 11, 2025 Microreactor pilot reaches major project milestone The Department of the Air Force, in coordination with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy Office, reached a critical milestone in piloting advanced nuclear energy technology with the issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award (NOITA) to Oklo, Inc.
May 13, 2025 DMM workshop drives digital warfighting, AI strategy with industry partners AFMC and industry partners collaborated to turn shared ambitions regarding artificial intelligence into actionable strategies that deliver mission-ready, trusted capabilities across the enterprise.
Jan. 17, 2025 USAF delivers first EPAWSS-modified F-15E Strike Eagle The F-15 Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) program achieved a major milestone when it delivered the first F-15E Strike Eagle equipped with the world’s most advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) suite to RAF Lakenheath, England, on Jan. 16.
Dec. 26, 2024 Air Force, Industry partner to develop SAE International standard for all aircraft data formats The Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) is working with industry partners to standardize data formats across the U.S Air Force fleet.
Nov. 21, 2024 REBA system advances mission readiness through digital transformation A new digital system is reducing maintenance costs and downtime at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex. REBA enables continuous monitoring of industrial equipment, eliminating travel time and enhancing data quality, which supports the achievement of strategic objectives and contributes to the
Oct. 29, 2024 Small businesses to benefit from Base Infrastructure Modernization Base Infrastructure Modernization indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract holders are required to commit to utilizing small businesses for at least 30% of the contract value, an approximately $3.75 billion commitment to small businesses over 10 years.
Sept. 4, 2024 USecAF, DAF senior leaders, congressional staff delegation visit Malmstrom AFB Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, AFMC Commander, joined Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton, DAF senior leaders and a Congressional staff delegation on a visit to Malmstrom AFB to better understand current missions and operations and to emphasize the strategic importance of ongoing nuclear
Aug. 16, 2024 Sentinel: The History of the DAF Modernizing the Backbone of America’s National Security The U.S. Air Force is replacing the 54-year-old LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM weapon system with the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. Upgrading to Sentinel ICBMs ensures the land-based leg of America's Nuclear Triad remains safe, secure and effective.
July 30, 2024 Secretary of the Air Force Kendall Delivers LCID 2024 Keynote Address, Urges 'Go Faster' Secretary of the Air Force, Frank Kendall, delivers keynote address to Life Cycle Industry Days 2024 crowd.