Inside the Air Force highlights

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

1. The Air Force plans to send Congress another reprogramming request to fund the Air Operations Center Weapon System pathfinder, after a previous request was deferred and ultimately expired this fall.

Full story: DOD plans new reprogramming request for AOC pathfinder

2. Air Force Space Command is working to increase the level of intelligence support provided to its space operators by increasing its cadre of intelligence officers, making it easier to access critical information and improving its capacity to process data.

Full story: USAF crafts plan to boost space intel support as it preps for future conflict

3. Raytheon delivered the next-generation GPS ground control segment's Block 0 launch and checkout system to the Air Force late last month, the service confirmed this week.

Full story: Raytheon delivers OCX Block 0, Air Force expects to validate in November

4. An Air Force Air Combat Command spokeswoman said this week the command is laying the groundwork for an Advanced Battle Management System analysis of alternatives to decide a way forward for the service's battle management and command-and-control missions.

Full story: ACC finishing AWACS initial capabilities document to prepare for ABMS AOA