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Questions Surrounding System-of-System Network Technologies “Permeate” Department of Air Force Operational Imperatives; Timothy Grayson Quoted

When Timothy Grayson, special assistant to the secretary of the Air Force for mission-centered analysis and operational imperatives, considers how to best master and facilitate “system-of-systems” network technologies, he cautions that there is a ceiling to the intricacies people and organizations can grasp. “I don’t care if it’s human beings or computers. There’s a limit to […] More

by Charles Lyons-Burt August 9, 2022, 11:47 am
in News, Technology

SecAF Frank Kendall Gets Update on F-35 Engine Maintenance Work at Tinker AFB

Frank Kendall, secretary of the U.S. Air Force, received an update on the maintenance and modernization of the Pratt & Whitney-made F135 engines at the Tinker Air Force Base’s Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex. The Raytheon Technologies-owned engine manufacturer works with the OC-ALC leadership team to develop a framework for providing maintenance work on the […] More

by Naomi Cooper August 8, 2022, 11:55 am
in News

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall Recognizes Tim Grayson for Work Integrating Operational Imperatives

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall lauded the efforts of Special Assistant Timothy Grayson in translating his seven Operational Imperatives into action during his remarks at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2022 Air Force Summit in Tysons, Virginia this week. “Importantly, I brought Tim Grayson in from DARPA — who had been involved with a number of technology programs at […] More

by Summer Myatt July 27, 2022, 11:50 am
in News, Technology

Frank Kendall on Air Force NGAD Program’s 6th-Gen Fighter Aircraft

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said the service branch is “not all that far away” when it comes to the final downselect process for the sixth-generation fighter aircraft as part of the Next-Generation Air Dominance program, Breaking Defense reported Sunday. “It’s not imminent but it’s not all that far away,” Kendall, a three-time Wash100 Award […] More

by Jane Edwards July 18, 2022, 11:58 am
in News, Technology

4 Major Factors at Play in US Hypersonic Tech Development

The United States has reached a critical crossroads in regards to hypersonic weapons and technologies. As other countries – including most notably China and Russia – continue to advance their hypersonic capabilities, the need for defensive, or matching offensive capabilities is growing. However, in response to testing failures, budgetary restrictions and production capacity challenges, questions […] More

by Summer Myatt March 15, 2022, 12:03 pm
in News

McAleese’s FY2023 Defense Programs Conference to Feature Key DOD Leaders

McAleese and Associates will host the 13th Annual “FY2023 Defense Programs” Conference on March 9 and feature Department of Defense officials who will tackle current and future DOD priorities. The government contracts consulting and legal firm announced that Lt. Gen. Neil Thurgood, director for hypersonics, directed energy, space and rapid acquisition at the U.S. Army; […] More

by Christine Thropp March 7, 2022, 11:22 am
in Government Technology, News

Frank Kendall: Production of 5 Air Force Raider Bombers Underway at Northrop-Operated Facility

U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said that Northrop Grumman is manufacturing five test articles of the branch’s Long Range Strike Bomber aircraft at a government-owned contractor-operated factory in Palmdale, California, The Drive reported Monday. He mentioned the ongoing efforts at Air Force Plant 42 to build B-21 Raider planes in his speech Monday at […] More

by Mary-Louise Hoffman September 21, 2021, 11:48 am
in News

Katrina McFarland, Sehlke Advisory Board Member, to Speak at NPS Acquisition Research Symposium

Katrina McFarland, a member of Sehlke Consulting‘s board of advisers and president at Blue Oryx, will participate in a panel discussion on government acquisition reform at an upcoming Naval Postgraduate School event in Monterey, California. Sehlke said McFarland will speak at NPS’ 15th Annual Acquisition Research Symposium on May 10 along with David Berteau, president and […] More

by Neel Mehta March 27, 2018, 12:00 am
in Industry News, News

Frank Kendall: DoD Needs to Have “˜Healthy Industrial Base'

Frank Kendall, former acquisition chief of the Defense Department, has said that DoD needs to ensure that it has “a healthy industrial base to support it“ while performing its mission, USNI News reported Monday. He added that the military's focus on readiness and force structure preservation efforts resulted in cuts to research and development funds. […] More

by Jane Edwards January 23, 2018, 3:55 am
in News

Former DoD Acquisition Chief Frank Kendall Joins Leidos Board; Roger Krone Comments

Frank Kendall, former undersecretary for acquisition, technology and logistics at the Defense Department, has been appointed to Leidos‘ board of directors. Leidos said Wednesday Kendall currently serves as executive in residence at Arlington, Virginia-based aerospace and defense advisory firm Renaissance Strategic Advisors. “Frank brings more than 40 years of experience in national security affairs, acquisition, engineering […] More

by Neel Mehta June 28, 2017, 12:00 am
in News, Products & Service

Raytheon-Built GPS OCX Launch & Checkout System Completes Factory Qualification Test

Raytheon has completed factory qualification test on the launch and checkout system of an operational control system the company developed for the U.S. Air Force‘s GPS satellite constellation. The company said Tuesday it tested 74 segment requirements of the GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System to verify whether LCS meets Air Force standards. Bill Sullivan, vice president and program manager […] More

by Ramona Adams January 17, 2017, 10:51 am
in C4ISR News, News

Air Force, Raytheon to Continue GPS Operational Control System Modernization Work

The U.S. Air Force can continue its program to develop a new ground-based command system for the military branch’s GPS satellite constellation after Defense Department acquisition chief Frank Kendall certified the project to Congress, DoD News reported Friday. Karen Parrish writes Raytheon, the prime contractor on the $5.46 billion GPS Advanced Control Segment, works with DoD procurement officials to address challenges […] More

by Scott Nicholas October 17, 2016, 9:56 am

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