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US military developing tech, concept to resupply Pacific troops
The government may require commercial planes and ships conducting military lift operations to carry technology that lets them navigate and communicate.
TRANSCOM boss vows to ramp up what is already one of the largest airlift operations in history
“My commitment is to ensure that airlift is never the constraint in this operation.”
Pentagon asks airlines for help moving evacuees
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has activated the initial stage of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet program.
By Staff and wire report
The last runway out of Kabul: US transport jets face complex evacuation mission
“Time needs to be on their side. … Minutes are precious.”
The Air Force wants rocket deliveries to anywhere on Earth in under an hour
The service believes reusable commercial rockets like the ones SpaceX is developing could transport cargo all over the world.
By Nathan Strout
Eight more bases to compete for active-duty, Reserve KC-46A tankers
Eight Air Force bases are in the running to receive the next KC-46A Pegasus tanker units.
TRANSCOM delays awarding new contract worth up to $20 billion for military household goods moves
The delay is probably good for military families, because officials won't be starting a whole new system for managing household goods shipments during the busy summer season.
By Karen Jowers
Pentagon wants SpaceX delivering cargo around the globe — and a live test could come next year
U.S. Transportation Command wants to launch cargo into space and have it land somewhere else in the world, an hour later.
By Aaron Mehta
Lawmakers call for investigation, ‘thorough review’ of $7.2 billion household goods contract
TRANSCOM's choice of bidders for the contract to privatize household goods moves is 'deeply troubling'
By Karen Jowers
The need for staying engaged and connected
Lessons from investments with partner nations benefit the security of the United States, says the author of this commentary.
By Col. Chris Karns
Fight over $7.2B contract could delay privatizing the system for moving troops’ household goods
It's unclear whether this will delay a new system for managing service members' household goods moves, designed to improve the process.
By Karen Jowers