Inside the Air Force highlights

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

1. Next year's budget may include funding for two key follow-on programs in the missile warning and protected satellite communications missions areas.

Full story: Air Force anticipates funding for follow-on AEHF, SBIRS in FY-18 budget

2. The Air Force's new solicitation for the Three Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar will include options for full-rate production.

Full story: New 3DELRR contract to include full-rate production options

3. The Air Force is slightly delaying the expected contract award dates for its Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent and Long-Range Standoff Weapon programs.

Full story: Air Force tweaks schedules for GBSD, LRSO contract awards