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Aug. 20, 2020
AFRL awards $1M to first Grand Challenge for Biotechnology

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The first of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s three Biotechnology Grand Challenges was awarded August 14 to Debut Biotechnology, Inc. for its proposal on biosynthesis of monomers for aerospace thermosets.“The Debut Biotechnology, Inc. proposal provides a
Aug. 12, 2020
AFRL neurotechnology partnership aims to accelerate learning

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – It may sound like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, but an Air Force Research Laboratory team is turning science fiction into reality to help warfighters unlock the powers of the brain.The Individualized Neural Learning System, or iNeuraLS, is a new
Aug. 12, 2020
AFRL officer sees Space as his future

First Lieutenant Jacob “Jake” Lutz will soon complete a successful assignment with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate at Kirtland Air Force Base, and will be on his way to RAF Mildenhall, located about 75 miles outside of London, for his next duty.
Aug. 4, 2020
Air Force Research Laboratory breaks ground on new Directed Energy facility

The Air Force Research Laboratory broke ground Monday, on a new 10,000 sq. ft. facility addition, to study and advance Directed Energy capabilities for the U.S. Warfighter.
Aug. 4, 2020
AFRL Sensors Directorate partners with WBI to host the Beyond 5G University Challenge virtually

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The AFRL Sensors Directorate partnered with the Wright Brothers Institute (WBI) to host the Beyond 5G University Challenge virtually for the 2019-2020 school year.This challenge is a competition for university student teams to develop innovative uses for
Aug. 4, 2020
AFRL invites hackers to re-imagine how space systems are secured

ROME, N.Y. -- The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate here is one of several U.S. Department of the Air Force and Department of Defense entities that are changing the way they approach building secure and resilient space systems by inviting the global security research community
July 31, 2020
AFRL engineer chosen to participate in NAE's 2020 U.S. Frontiers of Engineering Symposium

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Engineers who are performing exceptional research and technical work in a variety of disciplines will convene for a two-and-a-half day event at the National Academy of Engineering’s (NAE) 26th annual U.S. Frontiers of Engineering (USFOE) symposium.Eighty-five
July 30, 2020
Air Force Research Laboratory’s Navigation Technology Satellite - 3 Spacecraft Passes Critical Design Review

The Navigation Technology Satellite – 3 (NTS-3) spacecraft passed Critical Design Review (CDR) on June 25, a major milestone, allowing L3Harris, the prime contractor for the spacecraft, to proceed into fabrication, demonstration, and test.
July 27, 2020
AFRL, Republic of Singapore Air Force collaborate on coating systems for AF and DOD assets

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Coatings and Corrosion Teams are dedicated to providing the latest state-of-the art coating systems for aerospace products to enable the warfighter to safely and effectively conduct operations while protecting Air Force and
July 23, 2020
AFLCMC awards Skyborg contract

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded multiple indefinite-delivery / indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts to The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Missouri; General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California; Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc.,