Aug. 13, 2026 DAF completes key prototype evaluations for Collaborative Combat Aircraft Command and Control Enclave The Department of the Air Force successfully completed initial prototype evaluations for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft Portable Command and Control Enclave, testing the physical mobility and software agility of industry partner systems in simulated austere environments
July 30, 2026 Building Momentum: Bailey calls for a warfighter mindset in acquisition Acquisition is now a warfighting function in the Air Force.
July 27, 2026 Air Force undersecretary addresses Life Cycle Industry Days; discusses tangible and intangible changes with acquisition transformation Hon. Matt Lohmeier delivered a keynote address at the 10th edition of Life Cycle Industry Days in Dayton, Ohio.
July 27, 2026 Air Force delivers on acquisition transformation, redesignates executives as PAEs This structural realignment, driven by the DoW's transition to a Warfighting Acquisition System, decentralizes authority and resources by mission area to increase accountability and accelerate capability delivery to warfighters.
March 26, 2026 Executive contracting leader brings acquisition transformation message to workforce MaryKathryn Robinson, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, hosted a town hall here March 17 to discuss acquisition transformation.
March 23, 2026 Acquisition transformation strategy dominates discussion at New Horizons A recurring theme at this year’s event, hosted by the Lexington-Concord Chapter of AFCEA, focused on acquisition transformation aligned with the Pentagon’s priorities of speed, operational relevance, and decisive combat advantage.