Air Combat Command (ACC) released an “invitation to propose” to companies for the Reforge Proof of Concept program last week, with bids expected based on the T-50 and M-346 advanced jet trainers.

The Office of Management and Budget has released its annual heartburn letter for the defense authorization bill that threatens a presidential veto if the measure stands in its current form.

The Senate has confirmed U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Loh to serve as the 13th Air National Guard director.

Emirati defense firm Edge is to purchase Lockheed Martin’s share in the Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMMROC).

Rolls-Royce will supply the engines and infrared suppression system for the Bell V-280 tiltrotor proposal to the U.S. Army for the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program, the engine manufacturer announced on July 21.  

Safran Helicopter Engines and Germany’s ZF Aviation Technology have signed agreements to take forward the development of a turboprop engine based on Safran’s Ardiden turboshaft.

Europe’s new Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Unit (MMU) will fly its first aerial refueling training missions in August.

The House fiscal 2021 defense policy bill is on the floor this week, featuring 407 new amendments approved by the Rules Committee.