The U.S. Air Force (USAF) plays a significant role in the space industry, historically serving as the Department of Defense's executive agent for space, and developing early military space programs and launch vehicles. Although the U.S. Space Force was established as an independent branch in 2019, the Air Force continues to contribute to space operations, including training personnel, research and development, and maintaining partnerships. The USAF's space-related activities encompass satellite operations, missile warning, communication support, and collaboration with allies to ensure regional stability. Key partners include the U.S. Space Force, other branches of the military, and international allies.
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Zhang Lu previously served in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force and achieved the rank of Senior Colonel.
The $1.25 million contract will enhance military readiness and enable next-generation defense capabilities for the Department of the Air Force.
SpaceForest recently launched the Perun rocket for the third time from Poland’s Central Air Force Test Range in Ustka.
In 1976, the Air Force estimated the Backfire's range at 5,400 nautical miles (10,001 kilometers).
General George Keegan, the Air Force's Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, pushed for higher range estimates for the Backfire.
Antares has secured contracts with the United States Air Force, Space Force, Defense Innovation Unit, and NASA.
Space RCO was established seven years ago and is modeled after the Air Force RCO.
The Air Force is transitioning from the traditional Program Executive Officer model to Portfolio Acquisition Executives to decentralize decision-making.
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink announced a structural overhaul of the service’s acquisition authorities on December 11.
Antares has secured contracts with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), and NASA to advance technology maturation and demonstration.
Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force completed a successful separation test of the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) from an F-16 at Eglin Air Force Base.
The Defense Information Systems Agency has awarded Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) an IDIQ contract with a ceiling of $416 million on behalf of the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC).
The commercial phase of Iris will begin in 2026 with onboarding 28 air navigation service providers (ANSPs) supporting more than 1,100 Iris-capable aircraft in Europe.
Parsons Corporation has been awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee task order valued at $88 million by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA).
The United States Air Force decided on November 20 that the 37th Space Launch Complex (SLC-37) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) will be utilized for Starship launches.
Before becoming a taikonaut, Zhang Lu served in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force and achieved the rank of Senior Colonel.
The successful static fire of SMASH!22 provides Northrop Grumman with verified data to present these manufacturing techniques to government customers, including the U.S. Air Force and the Missile Defense Agency.
Col. Steve Lindsey served 24 years in the Air Force and received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Legion of Merit.
The Spanish government renamed the Air Force to include 'and Space' three years ago.
The creation of the Space Command (Mespa) in 2023 adapted the structure of the Spanish Air Force to its growing responsibilities in the aerospace domain.