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May 1, 2026
AFRL enhances Artemis II mission success with expertise, facilities

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, contributed technological developments and unique testing facilities to support NASA’s historic Artemis II mission to return humans to the moon. From centrifuge training to advanced materials to facilitating industry partnerships, AFRL’s contributions are
April 29, 2026
AFWERX, SpaceWERX open new SBIR/STTR solicitations following reauthorization

AFWERX and SpaceWERX have opened new Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer solicitations following passage of the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, which reauthorizes the programs through fiscal year 2031.AFWERX and SpaceWERX are divisions of
April 28, 2026
AFRL honors 2025 Fellows, Early Career Award winners

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) recognized 20 of its top scientists and engineers who each received the 2025 AFRL Fellows or Science and Engineering Early Career Awards (ECA) honors during an award ceremony held March 31, 2026, at the National Museum
April 24, 2026
AFRL redesigns for strategic advantage, positions research enterprise to accelerate delivery of war-winning systems

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) announced a major redesign of its organizational structure to integrate and align research and development around key mission areas to speed the delivery of war-winning systems.This transformation marks the most significant organizational change for AFRL in
April 10, 2026
REVIL ribbon cutting ceremony

From left: Dr. Andrew Williams, acting director of the Space Warfare Directorate; Mr. Michael Holthe, principal deputy assistant secretary of war for science and technology; Lt. Col. Matthew Miller, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Albuquerque District; Amy Hall, Nuclear Enterprise Science
April 1, 2026
AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing welcomes new commander during change of command ceremony

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) — The Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony March 30, 2026, as Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Robert Bogart
March 16, 2026
AFRL, UC Health unveil $10M Military Trauma Training Facility to bolster medical readiness

In a significant move to enhance the readiness of military medical personnel, the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing and the University of Cincinnati (UC) Health celebrated the grand opening of the expanded Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS)
March 12, 2026
AFRL, Ursa Major perform flight demonstration of Draper Liquid Rocket Engine

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Ursa Major recently executed a flight of the Affordable Rapid Missile Demonstrator (ARMD) powered by the Draper liquid rocket engine, achieving supersonic speeds and demonstrating concepts of operations. This flight is an innovative step in the
Jan. 5, 2026
Human-machine teaming in battle management: A collaborative effort across borders

The 2025 series of the Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming marked a significant step forward in the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into battle management operations. Through a series of groundbreaking experiments, including the recent DASH 3 iteration,
Dec. 5, 2025
AFRL invention deployed by Maryland State Police

A mobile medical documentation tool developed by Air Force Research Laboratory researchers is now deployed and being tested on Maryland State Police medevac helicopters. This marks the first time medical providers are using BATDOK to document and transfer civilian patients in the U.S.