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‘We are the ember’: Gen. Dale White demands speed on Air Force programs
August 4, 2026 — Gen. Dale White spoke at Life Cycle Industry Days urging a shift in defense acquisition to a warfighting function emphasizing speed, integration and shared accountability with industry... MORE

Man in USAF camo stands behind podium and gives speech.

Air Force advances future of air superiority with CCA contracts
June 24, 2026 — The DAF awarded contracts to develop and produce its first-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft, while creating a competitive marketplace for mission-autonomy software from six vendors... MORE

A YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft takes off during flight testing at a California test location. The aircraft was developed in partnership with General Atomics as part of the Air Force’s effort to accelerate delivery of affordable, semi-autonomous aircraft. (Courtesy photo)

Air Force validates open architecture, expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft ecosystem
February 18, 2026 — The Collaborative Combat Aircraft 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... MORE

Around the Air Force Year in Review: Great Power Competition, Realignment for Readiness, and Housing Feedback System
January 3, 2025 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, we look back at three significant stories from 2024: SECAF highlights key accomplishments and emphasizes GPC, the Air Force realigns to maintain future competitiveness, and the Department of Defense launches a new online housing feedback system to improve quality of life... MORE