June 4, 2026 Innovation Symposium focused on delivering capabilities faster Defense and technology experts gathered at the University of Massachusetts Lowell Applied Research Corporation’s Northstar Campus, June 2, to connect Hanscom Air Force Base acquisition professionals and industry partners with critical tools and resources.
June 3, 2026 Air Force forges decision advantage through Logistics C2 Hackathon Demonstrating its commitment to ensuring mission dominance, the 505th Command and Control Wing recently hosted a Logistics C2 Hackathon, focusing on solutions to accelerate decision timelines from tactical requirement generation to strategic execution.
May 27, 2026 Patrick SFB team wins DAF-wide FM innovation competition A team from Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, won first place in a Shark Tank-style competition May 27 for having the best idea to solve a Department of the Air Force financial management problem.
May 27, 2026 Leaders Convene at Air Dominance Summit to Shape Future of Air Superiority Top defense leaders from the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and allied nations gathered at the 2026 Air Dominance Summit to strategize the future of air superiority. Key discussions centered on the development of sixth-generation fighters, artificial intelligence integration, and the critical role of data
May 21, 2026 Training Integration Office kicks off industry showcase series AFLCMC's Training Integration Office holds inaugural Industry Showcase and Science Fair.
April 22, 2026 DAF releases data, AI strategies to accelerate military dominance These strategies provide a strategic roadmap for the department to become an AI-first force, operationalizing data and AI as decisive force multipliers and strategic assets to maintain air and space dominance from the boardroom to the battlefield.
March 13, 2026 Hanscom AFB small business panel connects acquisition leaders with industry The Hanscom Air Force Base Small Business Office hosted a panel discussion to connect senior acquisition and contracting leaders with industry professionals March 9.
March 6, 2026 AFIMSC seeks submissions for Financial Management Innovation Rodeo Total Force financial management teams can submit their best practices, innovative tools, and game-changing ideas for the inaugural AFIMSC Financial Management Innovation Rodeo through March 30. The theme of the contest is “Harvesting Our Best Ideas.”
Feb. 23, 2026 AFIMSC unveils ‘SPEED CSO’ to fast-track innovation for installation mission support capabilities The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has launched a streamlined contracting process to speed up the delivery of innovative commercial capabilities to warfighters.
Feb. 12, 2026 Air Force validates open architecture, expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft ecosystem The CCA program validates a modular, open-systems approach, allowing the Air Force to rapidly integrate the best technology from any vendor to equip the warfighter faster.