Inside the Air Force highlights

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

1. The Air Force estimates it would cost $1.7 billion to convert 34 older-model F-22 training jets to an operational configuration that is homogenous with today's Block 30 Raptor fleet.

Full Story: Air Force weighs cost to upgrade 34 F-22 trainers to combat configuration

2. The Air Force could end the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System recapitalization effort as it prepares to launch an analysis of alternatives exploring how to leverage the platform's capabilities after 2030, a service spokeswoman confirmed to Inside the Air Force this week.

Full Story: Air Force considers scrapping JSTARS recap, lawmakers protest

3. Among the programs the Defense Department hoped would be spared under the recently passed continuing resolution are a number of Air Force new-starts and production increases, including key munitions programs and cyber resilience efforts.

Full Story: Pentagon's CR anomaly list included USAF munitions, cyber programs