Inside the Air Force highlights

Some must-reads from this week's issue of Inside the Air Force:

1. Northrop Grumman talked to ITAF this week about its plan to bring the Global Hawk to parity with the U-2 by the end of 2016.

Full story: Northrop's Global Hawk to demonstrate all three U-2 sensors this year

2. After assessing the capabilities of commercial spaceports throughout the country, the Air Force has determined that its federally-owned launch facilities are most capable of reliably launching national security space missions.

Full story: Air Force: Most commercial spaceports can't meet NSS launch needs

3. In a report to Congress last month, the Defense Department provided an update on Air Force and Navy efforts to build commonality into plans for future strategic missile upgrades.

Full story: Air Force, Navy team examining commonality for future strategic missiles