New Air Force microelectronics strategy to 'look broadly' at current, future needs

By Briana Reilly / December 23, 2021 at 12:54 PM
The Air Force's chief scientist is looking to craft a microelectronics strategy for the service by the end of March -- a document she says will not only assess current and future needs but also “where those parts can come from.” While Victoria Coleman told Inside Defense in a Wednesday interview that today’s needs range from specialized microelectronics for specific applications to advanced node devices and commercial parts, she noted that “nobody has really done a thorough analysis of...

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