Inside the Air Force highlights

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

1. The Air Force Research Laboratory is aiming to demonstrate a new live, virtual, constructive training capability in 2018 that will improve the Air Force's training environments as it introduces more fifth-generation aircraft to its fleet.

Full Story: AFRL to prove new LVC technology in 2018, eyeing new program by FY-19

2. Lawmakers have released some development funds fenced off from the Air Force's Weather System Follow-on program, and will release the remaining funds when the service delivers its much anticipated plan for filling critical capability gaps.

Full story: Congress releases a portion of fenced weather satellite development funds

3. As the Air Force considers the a possible termination of the next-generation GPS ground segment, Raytheon said this week it is keeping its head down, focusing on meeting program milestones in order to contain costs.

Full story: Air Force mulling OCX, Raytheon focused on meeting milestones