People

DOD's telework surge could be permanent

A new emphasis on telework at the Defense Department in response to the COVID-19 pandemic could change work culture at the Pentagon, officials said.

Acquisition

A traditional program manager joins the rebellion

Steve Kelman reports on the internally driven innovation taking place in the Air Force's BESPIN program.

Digital Government

Air Force wants $150 million for Space Force software pilot in 2021

The Air Force is staying on brand with its 2021 budget request for $150 million for a software and digital technology pilot program for the new Space Force.

Cybersecurity

Air Force touts Digital U tech reskilling effort

Micro-credentialing and new data projects are being used to reward airmen, the Air Force's deputy CIO says.

Modernization

High-tech communications aircraft crashes in Afghanistan

The U.S. military is investigating the cause of the crash of a highly specialized communications aircraft in Afghanistan's Ghazni Province.

Acquisition

Air Force gears up for first 'connect-a-thon'

Will Roper, the Air Force's acquisition head, said one of the best ways to prove budget needs to Congress is to show effects in the first event that centers around virtually connecting aircraft platforms.

Cybersecurity

How the Air Force upgraded cyber testing for weapons systems

Air Force Materiel Command's 96th Test Wing is modernizing the way the service tests weapons systems for cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Cybersecurity

Air Force unveils 10-year cyber warfare plan

In tandem with creating a new information warfare command, the Air Force released a new strategy to address digital warfare over the next decade.

Cybersecurity

Air Force announces new information warfare entity

After some delay, the Air Combat Command will combine its 24th (cyber) and 25th (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) Numbered Air Forces into one.

Cybersecurity

USAF preps cyber review

The Air Force has been undergoing a comprehensive cyber audit modeled on the Navy's review, and is preparing to show findings to the Pentagon.

Cybersecurity

Air Force Reserve boosts cyber capacity looking ahead to election season

The Air Force Reserve is showing higher retention rates among cyber operators compared to its general workforce.

Acquisition

Agile software and flying cars top Air Force acquisition priorities

Will Roper, the Air Force's acquisition head is pushing for a new flying car project and massively scaled agile software development processes across the service.

Cybersecurity

USAF pays out $123K in 3-month bug bounty contest

The Air Force found 54 vulnerabilities following its first assessment focusing on continuous monitoring of the cloud-based Common Computing Environment.

Digital Government

Air Force wants data platform on classified network this summer

The Air Force's chief data office is moving full force in trying to stand up its data platform on the classified network by the end of the summer.

Cybersecurity

Air Force taps the brakes on new career categories

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson announced delays to plans for new career categories and promotion paths, including in cybersecurity.

Acquisition

Air Force pushes fast-tracked ATOs

The Air Force plans to migrate 100 applications to the cloud this year with as many as possible opting for the fast track authority to operate process.

Cybersecurity

Air Force to roll out new cyber job category

The Air Force plans to roll out new workforce categories, including cyber, this summer, according to Secretary Heather Wilson.

Acquisition

USAF's Kessel Run looks to industry for developers

The Air Force's agile software delivery system wants to expand its employee base, and is turning to industry for more people.