Feb. 28, 2022 F-16 fleet undergoing largest modification work in history In one of the largest modernization efforts in U.S. Air Force history, 608 F-16s – comprised of Blocks 40 and 50 – will undergo up to 22 modifications designed to improve lethality and ensure the fourth-generation fighter remains effective in meeting current and future threats.
Feb. 25, 2022 AFNWC civilian appointed to senior executive service position Scott Hardiman promoted to the Senior Executive Service during a virtual ceremony hosted at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, on Feb. 9, 2022.
Feb. 25, 2022 Standard models provide beneficial data prior to customer tests in AEDC wind tunnels To validate the latest capabilities of the wind tunnels, Arnold Engineering Development Complex team members in the Aerodynamics Test Branch conducted testing last year on standard models in 16T and 16S, 16-foot transonic and supersonic wind tunnels, and Tunnels B and C, 50-inch hypersonic wind
Feb. 25, 2022 AFRL awards contract for drone killer, Mjölnir; brings new “hammer” to the fight KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) -- The Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded a contract for Mjölnir, a next-generation counter electronics weapon system, to defend against adversarial drone activity, to Leidos Inc. Building upon the success of the Tactical High-Power Operational Responder
Feb. 24, 2022 Kessel Run’s C2IMERA used during multinational exercise Air Force uses Kessel Run application during large force employment.
Feb. 24, 2022 Hanscom acquisition directorates increase support to small businesses Multiple Hanscom-based acquisition directorates have continued the recent trend of awarding significant contract dollars directly to small businesses.
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. 24, 2022 Small AFIMSC team to have big impact on Air Force field communications The new Land Mobile Radio Product Management Office, part of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Installation Support Directorate, is focused on delivering enterprise-wide LMR capabilities whether during day-to-day operations or an emergency.
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. 22, 2022 Chief Venture Officer marries problems, solutions In large organizations, problems and solutions can exist on the opposite sides of a cubical wall without any means to cross over. Emily Farley, Chief Venture Officer for the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance/Special Operations Forces Directorate, was brought on to find such instances