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June 5, 2024
Project Vanguard reinforces defense capabilities with investor capital

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) — The United States is in a global competition for leadership in critical technologies. American capital markets – valued at more than $50 trillion according to Goldman Sachs – represent a strategic advantage in our ability to identify, develop and field
May 20, 2024
AFWERX safeguards American interests through due diligence

In defense innovation, rigorous scrutiny is not just an afterthought; it’s the law. AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, employs a thorough due diligence process at the core of its investment strategy for
May 14, 2024
SpaceWERX completes Innovate to Accelerate workshop

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - SpaceWERX completed the capstone event for its inaugural Innovate to Accelerate (I2A) program at the SpaceWERX hub at the BR-DGE, in El Segundo, California, April 25, 2024. I2A was a free 12-week intensive education program for SpaceWERX Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) Small
May 7, 2024
AFWERX Spark Crossflow event spurs innovation and collaboration

SPOKANE, Wash. — The AFWERX Spark team launched the first Crossflow event of the year, April 23-25, 2024. Crossflows offer the Department of the Air Force Innovation and Process Improvement ecosystem a chance to concentrate on development, collaboration and strategic alignment toward operational
April 29, 2024
Commander, test pilots evaluate new electric aircraft

Test pilots flew the twin-seat Electro with an instructor for approximately 45 minutes each consisting of pattern work, area maneuvering, and stalls.
April 24, 2024
Project Arc: Delivering tailored innovations to 435th AGOW warfighters

The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing hosted the first Project Arc team October 2023 - April 2024 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The team integrated with 435th AGOW units, and conducted a broad range of technological support and advancements to improve mission accomplishment and solve problems
April 17, 2024
SpaceWERX, The Aerospace Corporation collaborate to guide technologies through the 'Valley of Death'

SpaceWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force and a unique division within AFWERX, has partnered with the Aerospace Corporation to establish a cutting-edge “Technology Readiness Level”, or TRL, bootcamp lab in El Segundo, California. This collaborative effort aims to guide promising
April 5, 2024
AFRL receives $4M grant to build Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Research Center

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate was recently awarded a $4 million Office of Secretary of Defense, or OSD, Centralized Laboratory Investment Program, or CLIP, award to build the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Research Center Capability
April 3, 2024
AFWERX to discuss efforts to safely field Advanced Air Mobility systems at XPONENTIAL 2024

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – AFWERX will spotlight efforts to safely integrate Advanced Air Mobility into the national airspace system during the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International XPONENTIAL 2024 convention April 22-25, 2024, at the San Diego Convention Center
March 27, 2024
AFRL showcases key programs at 2024 Space Symposium

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, will feature several space-related technologies and programs during the 39th Space Symposium at the Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 8-11, 2024.DVIDS link: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/467118/afrl-showcases-key-programs-2024-space-symposium