The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is the Department of the Air Force’s primary scientific research and development center and one of six centers within Air Force Materiel Command. AFRL leads the discovery, development and delivery of technologies for air, space and the multidomain. With a workforce spanning seven mission areas at more than 40 locations worldwide, AFRL conducts research ranging from basic science to advanced technology development. For more information, visit: www.afresearchlab.com.

MISSION
AFRL is the Department of the Air Force's (DAF) only organization wholly dedicated to leading the discovery, development and delivery of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace forces.

HISTORY
The history of AFRL dates back to 1918 and was officially established in 1997 to consolidate the four former Air Force laboratories and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. The laboratory and its predecessors have overseen more than a century of critical research efforts for the Department of War (DoW) and DAF. With technology breakthroughs found in all of today's modern aircraft and weapons systems, AFRL has contributed to significant advancements in modern communications, electronics, manufacturing, medical research and products.



PERSONNEL AND RESOURCES
AFRL employs approximately 11,000 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages an $8 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As an integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the science and technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.

AFRL PRIMARY LOCATIONS
Edwards AFB, California - Eglin AFB, Florida - Kirtland AFB, New Mexico - Rome, New York - Arlington, Virginia - Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio