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Air Force reconsiders NGAD as costs and strategic priorities shift

Air Force reconsiders NGAD as costs and strategic priorities shift

The US Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, aimed at developing a sixth-generation fighter jet, faces an uncertain future as incoming service leaders reassess its viability amidst escalating costs and evolving strategic priorities, as reported by Defense One. The Air Force paused the NGAD program last

Advancements in military aviation: F-35 milestones and new unmanned fighters

Advancements in military aviation: F-35 milestones and new unmanned fighters

The US Air Force has recently marked significant milestones in military aviation, including the F-35 Lightning II surpassing one million flight hours and the introduction of its first unmanned fighter aircraft prototypes. F-35 Lightning II Achievements Lockheed Martin's F-35 fleet has collectively exceeded one million flight hours, encompassing

Department of the Air Force (B-422938.3)

Department of the Air Force (B-422938.3)

You should not care. Category: Request for modification of GAO decision Date: 5 February 2025 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-422938.3 The US Air Force requested that GAO modify its prior recommendation in ATP Gov, LLC (B-422938, B-422938.2), where GAO sustained a protest challenging the issuance of

Air Force awards $7B for next-gen jet propulsion development

Air Force awards $7B for next-gen jet propulsion development

The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center has modified two contracts, totaling $7 billion, for the Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program's prototype phase. General Electric’s GE Edison Works in Cincinnati and Raytheon’s Pratt & Whitney Engines in East Hartford, CT, will advance the program, which aims

Mission Essential Group, LLC (B-422698.2)

Mission Essential Group, LLC (B-422698.2)

You should care. Category: LPTA, DFARS, acquisition planning Date: 8 January 2025 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-422698.2 The Mission Essential Group, LLC, protested a fair opportunity proposal request (FOPR) issued by the US Air Force under an IDIQ contract for pilot augmentation support services in Europe and

Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc. (B-422557.2; B-422557.3)

Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc. (B-422557.2; B-422557.3)

You should not care. Category: Technical evaluation, OCI, best value tradeoff Date: 3 January 2025 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-422557.2%2Cb-422557.3 Bhate Environmental Associates protested the Interior’s award of a task order to Trinity Analysis and Development Corp. under a GSA Schedule RFQ for environmental