Andrew Hunter Archives

Next-generation air dominance and CCA drone concept art (Lockheed Martin image)

Big decisions coming for the Air Force’s next-gen aircraft platforms

Some of the service’s future aircraft programs are in limbo as it looks for more clarity over the next few months.

Sep 27, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin speaks to Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during Bamboo Eagle 24-3, an Air Combat Command directed exercise, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 5, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)

Air Force stands up ‘provisional’ Integrated Capabilities Command

The Air Force has also announced the creation of a new role known as the capability development executive officer as part of its major reorganization effort.

Sep 16, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Andrew Hunter, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, speaks during the panel discussion “Answering the Warfighters’ Needs” at the Air and Space Forces Association 2023 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 7, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Air Force aims to field new moving target indication capability in 2027

The new capability is currently being funded by the Defense Department's Quick Start authorities, according to an Air Force spokesperson.

May 29, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Anduril, General Atomics move into next phase of Air Force CCA drone program

The Air Force plans to make a production decision for CCA Increment 1 by fiscal 2026.

Apr 24, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric Eash, 22nd Airlift Squadron flight engineer, codes an application May 12, 2021, at the Gonge Innovation Lab at Travis Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chustine Minoda)

Air Force needs more software developers for modernization efforts, acquisition chief says

“I don’t have any concerns about the quality of the people that we’re getting, it’s just that I want more," Andrew Hunter said.

Mar 7, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron is undergoes pre-flight procedures at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 8, 2020. The aircraft conducted a captive-carry flight test of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon Instrumented Measurement Vehicle 2 at the Point Mugu Sea Range off the Southern California coast. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

LaPlante hints at plan to continue Air Force’s boost-glide hypersonic missile efforts

“Let’s just say that there is a plan. It’s not something we can talk about in this open session," Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William…

Feb 15, 2024 By Jon Harper

At least 2 vendors will move into next phase of Air Force’s CCA drone program

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall said a down-select is expected in the coming months.

Feb 13, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Don’t expect ‘straight-line’ capability advancements for CCA drones, Air Force acquisition chief says

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Andrew Hunter talked to DefenseScoop about collaborative combat aircraft.

Dec 21, 2023 By Jon Harper

Master Sgt. John Malloy and Staff Sgt. Jacob Puente secure the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon Instrumented Measurement Vehicle 2 as it is loaded under the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 6, 2020. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

Air Force has ‘concerns’ about HACM; hasn’t ruled out boost-glide hypersonic weapons

Air Force acquisition chief Andrew Hunter spoke with DefenseScoop about the service's hypersonics programs.

Dec 21, 2023 By Jon Harper

Can industry deliver for Replicator? ‘It depends,’ Pentagon acquisition chief says

The Department of Defense has ambitious plans to field thousands of autonomous systems in the next 18 to 24 months, as part of its Replicator initiative to…

Sep 12, 2023 By Jon Harper