# The Bullhorn #233 **URL:** \ **Category:** Newsletter\ **Tags:** aap, aws, awx, galaxy-ng\ **Created:** [July 7, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/the-bullhorn-233/46024 "2026-07-07T09:04:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dbrennand](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/ansible/user_avatar/forum.ansible.com/dbrennand/32/7830_2.png) [@dbrennand](https://forum.ansible.com/u/dbrennand)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/the-bullhorn-233/46024/1 "2026-07-07T09:04:25Z")
![bullhorn-pool.png](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/ansible/original/1X/bfccdf465dbf3994b176735604b2bf4241fa03fa.png) **This week in Ansible Community** _Issue #233, 2026-07-07 ([Past Issues](https://forum.ansible.com/c/news/bullhorn/17))_ Welcome to [The Bullhorn](https://forum.ansible.com/c/news/bullhorn/17), our newsletter for the Ansible Community. If you have any questions or content you鈥檇 like to share, you鈥檙e welcome to chat with us in the [Ansible Social room on Matrix](https://matrix.to/#/#social:ansible.com), and mention [`newsbot`](https://matrix.to/#/@newsbot:ansible.im) to have your news item tagged for review for the next weekly issue! ## General news updates 馃攬 ### ansible-core milestone branch bumped [Felix Fontein](https://matrix.to/#/@felixfontein:matrix.org) shared > ansible-core鈥檚 `milestone` branch has been bumped: [Milestone branch not updated since devel bump to 2.22 路 Issue #87179 路 ansible/ansible 路 GitHub](https://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues/87179#issuecomment-4845981217) ## Collection updates 馃獎 ### Ansible Middleware ecosystem major release [Ranabir Chakraborty](https://matrix.to/#/@ranabirchakraborty218:matrix.org) contributed > We are excited to share a major milestone across the Ansible Middleware ecosystem. A sweeping set of updates has officially landed, introducing critical maintenance, compatibility fixes, and structural optimization across our entire collection portfolio. > > These updates lay the foundation for a seamless experience as JBoss product delivery transitions from the legacy JBossCSP/jbossnetwork-api backend to the modern Unified Downloads architecture. > > Below are the latest collections release you can find on Ansible Automation Hub: > > [jws v2.1.4](https://console.redhat.com/ansible/automation-hub/collections/published/redhat/jws/details), [eap v1.5.12](https://console.redhat.com/ansible/automation-hub/collections/published/redhat/eap/details), [amq\_broker v2.3.6](https://console.redhat.com/ansible/automation-hub/collections/published/redhat/amq_broker/details), [runtimes\_common v1.2.5](https://console.redhat.com/ansible/automation-hub/collections/published/redhat/runtimes_common/details), [data\_grid v1.3.4](https://console.redhat.com/ansible/automation-hub/collections/published/redhat/data_grid/details), [quarkus v1.0.4](https://console.redhat.com/ansible/automation-hub/collections/published/redhat/quarkus/details), [amq\_streams v1.0.2](https://console.redhat.com/ansible/automation-hub/collections/published/redhat/amq_streams/details), [jbcs v1.1.6](https://console.redhat.com/ansible/automation-hub/collections/published/redhat/jbcs/details), [sso v2.0.2](https://console.redhat.com/ansible/automation-hub/collections/published/redhat/sso/details), and [rhbk v 3.0.2](https://console.redhat.com/ansible/automation-hub/collections/published/redhat/rhbk/details) > > Update your _requirements.yml_ files today to pull the latest versions and keep your enterprise Java automation running smoothly! ### amazon.aws 10.3.2 and 11.4.0 releases [chyna](https://matrix.to/#/@xenyx:matrix.org) contributed > amazon.aws 10.3.2 and 11.4.0 have been released with bugfixes and other minor changes. Refer to the changelog ([Releases 路 ansible-collections/amazon.aws 路 GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-collections/amazon.aws/releases)) for details! ### community.openwrt 1.6.0 release [russoz (Alex Z)](https://matrix.to/#/@russoz:matrix.org) said > The [community.openwrt](https://galaxy.ansible.com/ui/repo/published/community/openwrt/) version 1.6.0 has been released! > > See the [CHANGELOG](https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.openwrt/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md) for details. ### infra.controller\_configuration 3.4.1 release [Sean Sullivan](https://matrix.to/#/@ssulliva:matrix.org) said > infra.controller\_configuration 3.4.1 has been released. > This Ansible collection allows for easy interaction with an AWX or Ansible Controller server via Ansible roles using the AWX/Controller collection modules. > Visit [GitHub - redhat-cop/infra.controller\_configuration: ansible collection for standardizing configuring AAP 2.4 and earlier 路 GitHub](https://github.com/redhat-cop/infra.controller_configuration/) For more information and updates. ### ansible.posix 2.2.1 security release [hsaito](https://matrix.to/#/@saito-hideki:matrix.org) said > [ansible.posix 2.2.1](https://github.com/ansible-collections/ansible.posix/blob/2.2.1/CHANGELOG.rst#v2-2-1) has been released. This release addresses > CVE-2026-11837. If you are using the `ansible.posix.authorized_key` module, please upgrade to version 2.2.1. ### infra.aap\_utilities 3.5.0 release [Sean Sullivan](https://matrix.to/#/@ssulliva:matrix.org) contributed > infra.aap\_utilities 3.5.0 has been released. > This Ansible collection provides utility roles for usage with Ansible Automation Platform. > Visit [GitHub - redhat-cop/aap\_utilities: Ansible Collection for automated deployment of AAP and other objects for general use 路 GitHub](https://github.com/redhat-cop/aap_utilities/) For more information and updates. ### infra.aap\_configuration 4.7.0 release [Sean Sullivan](https://matrix.to/#/@ssulliva:matrix.org) shared > infra.aap\_configuration 4.7.0 has been released. > This Ansible collection allows for easy configuration of an Ansible Automation Platform via Ansible roles using the certified collections. > Visit [GitHub - redhat-cop/infra.aap\_configuration: A collection of roles to manage Ansible Automation Platform 2.5+ with code 路 GitHub](https://github.com/redhat-cop/infra.aap_configuration/) For more information and updates. ### community.aws 10.1.1 and 11.1.0 releases [chyna](https://matrix.to/#/@xenyx:matrix.org) said > community.aws 10.1.1 and 11.1.0 have been released with bugfixes and other minor changes. Refer to the changelog ([Releases 路 ansible-collections/community.aws 路 GitHub](https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.aws/releases)) for details! ### Certified collections weekly update [dbrennand](https://matrix.to/#/@dbrenuk:matrix.org) shared > Certified collections updated this week: > > - [ansible.platform:2.7.20260630](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/ansible/platform?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [arista.avd:6.3.0](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/arista/avd?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [hpe.oneview:11.3.0](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/hpe/oneview?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [ibm.power\_hmc:1.16.0](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/ibm/power_hmc?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [lantronix.lmos:1.0.3](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/lantronix/lmos?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [os\_migrate.vmware\_migration\_kit:2.2.7](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/os_migrate/vmware_migration_kit?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [redhat.eap:1.5.13](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/redhat/eap?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) > - [redhat.edge\_manager:1.6.0](https://catalog.redhat.com/software/collection/redhat/edge_manager?sc_cid=RHCTE0250000461626) ## Community updates 馃憘 ### Ansible 15 roadmap proposal [mariolenz](https://matrix.to/#/@mariolenz:matrix.org) shared > There is now a [suggested roadmap for Ansible 15](https://forum.ansible.com/t/45989). Feel free to comment! ### EU Cyber Resilience Act security concepts for contributors [anwesha](https://matrix.to/#/@anwesha:ansible.im) contributed > Securing the Supply Chain Together: Security Concepts Every Ansible Contributor Should Know > > Hello, Ansible Community! > > Welcome back to our ongoing series on the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and what it means for Ansible. In the 3rd post of CRA series, we鈥檒l walk through key security concepts that align with the CRA鈥檚 expectations and that matter to anyone building, maintaining, or using Ansible content. Whether you are a seasoned collection maintainer or someone who just submitted their first PR, these ideas are relevant to your work. Read about the whole post [here](https://forum.ansible.com/t/securing-the-supply-chain-together-security-concepts-every-ansible-contributor-should-know/46021). > > The CRA is not something that happens to us, it鈥檚 something we can shape together. We need your help to be successful in the endeavour. Here is how you can get involved right now : > > Review and comment on the open PRs - we want your eyes on them: > > - [PR for Security Policy](https://github.com/ansible/ansible-documentation/pull/3721) > > - [PR for Vulnerability Management Policy](https://github.com/ansible/ansible-documentation/pull/3734) > > - [PR for Security Best Practices](https://github.com/ansible/ansible-documentation/pull/3735) > > Read them, leave comments, and suggest improvement by July 28th, 2026 AOE. Whether it鈥檚 a typo fix or a fundamental concern about the approach it all matters. ## Community events and meetups ### Upcoming meetups and working groups [dbrennand](https://matrix.to/#/@dbrenuk:matrix.org) shared > - 2026-07-28, [Announcing Our Official Code Freeze Schedule & Process](https://forum.ansible.com/t/announcing-our-official-code-freeze-schedule-process/44176) > - 2026-07-30, [AWS Community Meeting](https://forum.ansible.com/t/aws-community-meeting/1848) > - 2026-08-06, [AAP Config as Code Office Hours - First Thursday of Every Month](https://forum.ansible.com/t/aap-config-as-code-office-hours-first-thursday-of-every-month/398) ## Other events and releases Use the Ansible Forum to see [other events](https://forum.ansible.com/c/events/8) and [releases](https://forum.ansible.com/c/news/releases/18). ## Join the Ansible community Looking for ways to get involved? See [how can I help](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/devel/community/how_can_I_help.html#how-can-i-help) for some ideas! You can find easy issues in [collections](https://github.com/search?q=user:ansible-collections+label:easyfix,%22good+first+issue%22+state:open&type=Issues) and [other projects](https://github.com/search?q=user:ansible+user:ansible-community+label:easyfix,%22good+first+issue%22+state:open&type=Issues) for code or documentation contributions. ## That鈥檚 all for now! Have any questions you鈥檇 like to ask, or issues you鈥檇 like to see covered? Please ask in [#social:ansible.com](https://matrix.to/#/#social:ansible.com)! See you next time!