Highlights from this week's Inside the Air Force

Here are a few must-reads from this week's edition of Inside the Air Force:

The Air Force said this week it is already investing in many of the technology areas highlighted as part of the Defense Department's “Third Offset” planning.

Full story: Air Force FY-17 investments align with 'Third Offset' strategy

The F-22 program office says it has the funding it needs to upgrade a key testing simulator -- despite recent concerns from the Pentagon's top weapons tester that the program would not complete the needed improvements on time.

Full story: F-22 program office confident it can complete near-term ACS upgrades

The Air Force's FY-17 budget continues its efforts to shore up depleted supplies of key munitions -- both for near-term operations and future air-to-air conflicts.

Full story: USAF budget works to address munitions gaps, future competitors