Sara Sirota

Sara Sirota was an associate editor for Inside the Air Force until April 2021. Previously, she reported for The Hill and The Cazenovia Republican. She has a master's degree in security studies from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and a bachelor's degree in political science from Colgate University.

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Daily News | July 16, 2019

While interest in the Air Force’s VAULT data platform continues to grow, questions abound on the policy, roles and authorities for practitioners incorporating data into their work, leading the service to revise a key policy document that was released to the public in May.

The Insider | July 15, 2019

The Air Force intends to release a request for proposals for production of the BLU-136B Next Generation Area Attack warhead around July 31.

Daily News | July 10, 2019

The Air Force intends to add two years and $20 million to the ceiling value of a Lockheed Martin contract for global strike software, in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s mission planning and operations system.

Daily News | July 9, 2019

The Air Force Research Lab's effort to rapidly field autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles enabled with artificial intelligence may soon have a formal procurement strategy and a place in the service’s fiscal year 2021 budget.

Daily News | July 8, 2019

The Defense Department is seeking congressional approval to reduce $53 million in funding from the Air Force's intercontinental ballistic missile development efforts and add $33 million to purchase operational testing equipment for the programs.

The Insider | July 5, 2019

The U.S. Air Force has awarded AAR Supply Chain a $210 million contract for C-130H contractor logistics support to the Afghan Air Force, according to a July 3 contract announcement.

Daily News | July 3, 2019

The National Nuclear Security Administration is pursuing avenues to reduce the risk of production delays in the W80-4 nuclear warhead life extension program -- an issue that has caught the attention of a congressional watchdog.

The Insider | July 3, 2019

The Air Force Research Lab has awarded Leidos a $67 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to develop new sensor system concepts for the Rapid Technology Development and Demonstration program.

The Insider | July 3, 2019

A new Air Force Material Command effort, called "We Need," aims to optimize the organization for the demands of the 2018 National Defense Strategy by studying command processes, internal structure and agility.

The Insider | July 1, 2019

A House lawmaker is proposing an independent study be held on extending the life of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile program to 2050 and delaying its replacement.

Daily News | July 1, 2019

The Pentagon is hosting a demonstration of simulated, close-range combat exercises featuring autonomous aircraft controlled by artificial intelligence, as part of a larger effort to increase warfighters’ trust in machines.

Daily News | June 28, 2019

The Air Force decided in late April to cancel the Airborne Launch Control System-Replacement project and incorporate its capabilities into the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program, a plan that Senate defense authorizers say may result in savings of $850 million.

The Insider | June 27, 2019

The Air Force has completed a key developmental milestone for the replacement to the legacy Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile program.

Daily News | June 27, 2019

Tyndall Air Force Base, FL -- ravaged by Hurricane Michael last fall -- has been allocated $700 million of the $1 billion in military construction funds contained in a disaster relief supplemental bill President Donald Trump signed into law earlier this month, according to a service spokesman.

The Insider | June 26, 2019

The Tactical High-Power Operational Responder, a microwave weapon intended for counter-unmanned aerial system operations, had a successful test last week at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM.

Daily News | June 25, 2019

The Air Force confirmed this week it has terminated the Extended Range Weapon program -- a fiscal year 2019 new-start and rapid prototyping effort with a $632 million baseline cost -- following disagreements during contract negotiations.

Daily News | June 25, 2019

DAYTON, OH -- The Air Force is discontinuing development of the Gray Wolf cruise missile program in favor of a new, collaborative effort featuring swarming munitions called Golden Horde, according to the service's weapons portfolio chief. (UPDATED)

Daily News | June 20, 2019

DAYTON, OH -- The Air Force, in a joint program with the Army and Navy, is partnering with Lockheed Martin to develop the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile for fighter jets to keep pace with the Chinese PL-15 air-to-air missile, according to the chief of the Air Force’s weapons portfolio.

Daily News | June 20, 2019

DAYTON, OH -- The cost assessment and program evaluation office has completed an independent cost estimate for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent, the Air Force's replacement to the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile system.

Daily News | June 20, 2019

DAYTON, OH -- The Air Force is looking to use results from the Advanced Battle Management System analysis of alternatives, expected this year, to influence the fiscal year 2021 budget cycle, according to the service's lead combat commander.

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