The Air Force has embraced new technical approaches like open mission systems and rapid software updates for cutting-edge aircraft like the B-21 and Collaborative Combat Aircraft. Increasingly, though, the service is also working to apply these to its older, “legacy” aircraft, officials said this week.
“That is where we’re headed on just about every platform going forward,” Vice Chief of Staff Gen. John Lamontagne said June 4 at AFA’s Mitchell …