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USAF pushes to upgrade bomber communications after 'Midnight Hammer' lapses

Lt. Gen. Jason Armagost told the Mitchell Institute the Air Force will accelerate upgrades to secure, survivable communications for bomber operations after communications lapses during Operation 'Midnight Hammer'. The effort focuses on improving tactical airborne links and command-and-control in contested environments.

Discovered 2026-01-30T12:49:16.055519-08:00 | 2026-01-30T12:49:16.055519-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Comms shortfalls during Operation Midnight Hammer exposed vulnerabilities in bomber tactical links and airborne command-and-control that can degrade strike timing and coordination.

  • The push for upgraded secure airborne communications intersects with broader USAF C2 modernization and airborne-capability planning, including work to replace the E-6B/Looking Glass role and recent secure-comm retrofits on C-17s, creating near-term procurement and integration demand for industry.

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