Troy Meink
personTroy Meink is the 27th Secretary of the Air Force, overseeing the U.S. Air and Space Forces.
Dr. Troy E. Meink has served as the 27th Secretary of the Air Force since 2025, responsible for organizing, training, and equipping the U.S. Air and Space Forces. He previously held roles including Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space and principal deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office. Meink oversees an annual budget exceeding $200 billion.
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Meink: Space Force Programs Ready to Execute Once FY27 Budget Lands
Troy Meink announced that multiple Space Force programs, including the Space Air Moving Target Indicator (AMTI), are poised for execution pending the FY27 budget approval. The acquisition structure will adopt a program acquisition executive model, enhancing efficiency. Initial task orders for AMTI are expected soon, with a focus on affordability and rapid development through sustained competition.
Air Force secretary eyes multi-year deals for satellites, aircraft
Department of the Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced plans for multi-year procurement deals for aircraft and spacecraft to enhance production efficiency. This strategy aims to secure upfront funding for several years, potentially saving 5-15% on unit costs. The approach aligns with the $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal for fiscal 2027, emphasizing long-term commitments from contractors.
9 firms win orbital AMTI deals, Space Force says
US Space Force awarded nine firms contracts for a satellite constellation capable of airborne moving target indication (AMTI). The contracts, issued as competitive Other Transaction Agreements, aim to enhance tracking capabilities for aircraft from orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink emphasized the system's potential superiority, with a $7 billion budget request for space-based AMTI systems in fiscal 2027.
Air Force Awarded Development Contract for Space-Based AMTI; Meink Says Risk Low
Department of the Air Force awarded a contract for space-based AMTI development to multiple vendors, as stated by Troy Meink on April 15, 2026. The contract aims to enhance air moving target indication capabilities from space, with a focus on affordability and competition. The Space Force's FY '27 budget requests $7 billion for AMTI initiatives.
Air Force kicks off AMTI program with competition for first ‘increment’
Department of the Air Force has initiated a competition for airborne moving target indication (AMTI) satellites, with Secretary Troy Meink announcing a base contract awarded for development. The Space Force seeks $7 billion in fiscal 2027 for procurement, emphasizing scalability and competition. AMTI systems will enhance tracking capabilities for airborne and ground targets in contested environments.