Inside the Air Force highlights

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

1. Raytheon's program manager for the next-generation GPS ground segment told ITAF this week that despite continued concerns from the government about the program, cybersecurity have been largely overcome.

Full Story: Raytheon says OCX making progress, cyber challenges no longer a concern

2. House lawmakers will join the Senate in pushing for the faster development of directed-energy weapons.

Full Story: House will follow Senate with directed-energy rapid acquisition legislation

3. Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-OK) introduced legislation this week calling for the Defense Department to leverage commercial capabilities in its space programs.

Full Story: Lawmaker's space policy bill calls for DOD to leverage commercial capability