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AFRL’s Directed Energy Directorate receives two SMART SEED Grants for optics research

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL’s, Dr. Joseph Cox, Directed Energy Directorate, receives research funding through the Department of Defense’s Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation Scholar SEED Grant this year and will receive $300,000 over the course of three years in support of his research. Cox’s research relates to optics, or more specifically, event-based sensors and artificial intelligence, which is used in combination with the sensors to successfully detect motion and moving targets in a highly efficient manner. (Courtesy Photo)

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AFRL’s Directed Energy Directorate receives two SMART SEED Grants for optics research

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL’s, Dr. Joel Solomon, based in AFRL’s Directed Energy Directorate, is a 2022 recipient of research funding through the Department of Defense’s Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation Scholar SEED Grant and will receive $300,000 in grant funding over the course of three years in support of his research. Solomon’s research relates to optics and the development of high-power lasers with increased eye safety for operators in the field. His research will help the warfighter safely conduct missions in the future. (Courtesy Photo)

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AFRL celebrates new high-power microwave laboratory

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s new High- Power Electromagnetic Effects and Modeling Facility is a 12,000-square-foot, $6 million project that will advance high-powered radio frequency weapons systems. AFRL’s Directed Energy Directorate held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for this new facility at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 7, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo / 1st Lt. Nina Rogers)

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AFRL celebrates new high-powered microwave laboratory

Air Force and community leaders tour the new High-Power Electromagnetic Effects and Modeling, or HPEM, Facility at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Directed Energy Directorate following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 7, 2022. The 12,000-square-foot, $6 million facility supports high-powered radio frequency weapons systems and contains a dedicated forensic lab for studying a range of HPEM targets after engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo / 1st Lt. Nina Rogers)

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AFRL celebrates new high-powered microwave laboratory

Air Force and community leaders cut the ribbon for the new High-Power Electromagnetic Effects and Modeling, or HPEM, Facility at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Directed Energy Directorate during a ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 7, 2022. The 12,000-square-foot, $6 million facility supports high-powered radio frequency weapons systems and contains a dedicated forensic lab for studying a range of HPEM targets after engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo / 1st Lt. Nina Rogers)

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Directed Energy leader recaps time in AFRL, looks ahead to Space position

Dr. Kelly Hammett, former director of the Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate, speaks at the activation ceremony of the 15th Space Surveillance Squadron May 26, 2022, in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii. The 15th SSS, formerly named AFRL Detachment 15, is now recognized officially as a research and development function under AFRL and an operations unit under the U.S. Space Force. Hammett became the director of the Space Rapid Capabilities Office at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 6. (Courtesy photo)

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New AFRL virtual range to bring directed energy capabilities to warfighters

Col. Matthew Crowell, the Air Force Safety Center’s chief of aviation safety; and Capt. Phillip Butler, 314th Fighter Squadron, operate their virtual aircraft at AFRL’s Directed Energy and Kinetic Energy Directed Energy Concept Utility Experiment, or DEKE DEUCE, held at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo / Allen Winston)

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AFRL partners with New Mexico State University to test DEW cooling solutions

Using a laser diode system on loan from the Air Force Research Laboratory, New Mexico State University associate professor Dr. Krishna Kota tests the seal integrity of the cooling flow loop located in the Surface-environment Interaction Research Laboratory, or SIRE Lab, at NMSU. The flow loop will be used to test the ability of novel two-phase cooling approaches in handling the highly challenging, transient heat densities of directed energy weapon systems. (Courtesy photo)

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Dr. Imelda J. Atencio - STEM Outreach Champion Award recipient

Dr. Imelda J. Atencio, left, Laser Division chief with the Air Force Research Lab’s Directed Energy Directorate at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, participates in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) event Feb. 23, 2019, called SSS Super STEM Saturday. Atencio recently received the STEM Outreach Champion Award (Individual) for her many accomplishments including championing the laser outreach program for directed energy during the pandemic, having filled 22 critical technical positons, having designed a multi-pronged outreach initiative for outreach opportunities and stood-up a military placement program.

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THOR Wins Popular Science Award

Air Force Research Laboratory’s THOR team, pictured with the portable counter-UAS system, capable of destroying drones at the speed-of-light, at long range, in its base defense mission. (AFRL courtesy photo)

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The Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate held a Directed Energy Utility Concept Experiment June 21 - 25 at Kirtland AFB, N.M. Capt. Scott Seidenberger, who served as an air battle manager during the DEUCE, speaks with two warfighters who participated in the experiment’s wargaming modeling and simulation scenarios. (Courtesy photo)

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THOR

Air Force Research Laboratory’s THOR is a portable counter-UAS system, capable of destroying swarms of drones at speed-of-light, at long range, in its base defense mission. (AFRL graphic/courtesy)

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Air Force Research Laboratory researchers making final touches on the CHIMERA equipment prior to conducting system tests. (Courtesy photo)

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While visiting Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., commander, Air Force Materiel Command, presented his coveted challenge coin to Pete Finlay (right) and Joe Volza (left) to recognize their team’s contributions in advancing the Air Force’s base defense priorities. (Courtesy photo)

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An Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate laser physicist analyzes the output beam from one of the directorate’s advanced laser sources. AFRL scientists investigate novel laser sources that are easily maintained, environmentally friendly, and capable of high power levels. Benefits of directed energy for the warfighter include speed of light delivery, long-range engagement, low collateral damage and deep magazine. (Courtesy photo)

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Col. Eric Felt, Director of AFRL's Space Vehicles Directorate, delivers remarks to a live Zoom audience during the Phillips Research site’s Annual Awards Ceremony Feb. 24. Also pictured is Dr. Kelly Hammett, Director of AFRL Directed Energy Directorate (left). (Courtesy photo)

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Members of the SHiELD program and their Boeing contractor team inspect the newly arrived SHiELD pod, which will be equipped with additional assembly pieces later this spring. (Photo: courtesy Boeing)

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Dr. Jack Drummond on Hawaii's Mauna Kea telescope site. (Photo courtesy of AFRL)

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