The EC-130H recapitalization program faces delays as Congress awaits the Pentagon's assurance that the Air Force properly chose the next Compass Call aircraft, the service's military deputy for acquisition told Inside the Air Force this week. The Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act blocks the service from spending FY-18 funds on the Compass Call re-host effort until 30 days after Pentagon acquisition chief Ellen Lord submits a report to the congressional defense committees. She needs to show the Defense...