July 22, 2024 Purdue University, AFRL Regional Network – Midwest collaborate on solid rocket fuel project Researchers at Purdue University, with support from the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, have filed a patent disclosure to develop solid fuels for rotating detonation engines. The project was awarded in collaboration with the AFRL Regional Network – Midwest, headquartered at Purdue. The
Oct. 21, 2022 AFRL upgrades rocket fabrication capabilities The Air Force Research Laboratory upgraded its fabrication shop equipment with 20 new state-of-the-art machines for manufacturing rocket components that will enhance capabilities, increase accuracy and save money.