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March 29, 2022
Zero Eyes; helping 325th SFS detect, deter potential firearm threats

The 325th Security Forces Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base is leading the way in advancing technology and innovation by serving as the first unit to test revolutional, preemptive base security measures.The squadron is partnering with Zero Eyes, an artificial intelligence, software-based system,
March 24, 2022
AFMC honors Airmen for excellence

The Air Force Materiel Command honored top Airmen for 2021 during the Annual Excellence Award Banquet March 23, 2022.
March 24, 2022
AFRL to feature key programs, innovative technologies at National Space Symposium

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory will showcase space-related programs and technologies along with the Hack-a-Sat competition, ways to share ideas or capabilities with AFRL, and SpaceWERX, the U.S. Space Force affiliated arm of AFWERX during the 37th
March 14, 2022
U.S. Air Force and BETA Technologies make history with first Airman flight of an electric aircraft through AFWERX Agility Prime Program

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – United States Air Force pilots Hank “Hog” Griffiths and Maj. Jonathan Appleby flew BETA Technologies’ electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, ALIA, as the first-ever Airmen to fly an electric aircraft with a military airworthiness March
March 9, 2022
AFRL program advances unmanned air system used for training US fighter pilots

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate has awarded a Small Business Innovation Research contract to Blue Force Technologies to develop an unmanned air vehicle that supports adversary air (ADAIR) training missions. The Bandit
Feb. 24, 2022
Voting opens for Spark Tank 2022 ideas

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – Cast a vote for your favorite entry in the Department of the Air Force Spark Tank 2022 competition. Online polling is open through March 4. Co-produced by the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, Management and Deputy Chief Management
Feb. 23, 2022
AFRL to highlight latest technologies at AFA Warfare Symposium

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory will showcase programs and technologies in several areas including space, weapons, biotechnology, and command and control, plus avenues for sharing ideas or capabilities with the lab during the Air Force Association’s
Feb. 15, 2022
AFWERX opens opportunities for military spouses through remote work

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE (AFRL) – AFWERX hosted a virtual hiring event and “Build the Team” panel featuring Mrs. Sharene Brown, spouse of Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., February 17 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. EST. A recording of the event can be found here. In addition to the panel,
Feb. 2, 2022
Quarterly AFTC-AFRL Summit aims to get warfighters “ready to go fast”

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – Leaders and personnel from Air Force Materiel Command organizations collaborated virtually during the quarterly Air Force Test Center–Air Force Research Laboratory Summit January 24-28 with the goal of improving technology and capability delivery times
Jan. 27, 2022
DAF announces Spark Tank ‘22 finalists

As the Department’s flagship innovation event, Spark Tank plays a central role in establishing the Department’s strategic mindset for delivering future capabilities.