July 15, 2020 AFRL,Compass Technology Group collaborate on specialty material techniques WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory and Compass Technology Group signed a cooperative agreement for two projects that have direct impact on Air Force programs in advanced specialty materials.These projects provide much-needed diagnostic capability to be used in
July 15, 2020 AFIT Launches Data Analytics Certificate Program WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - In an effort to support the U.S. Air and Space Forces becoming a more data-informed organization, the Air Force Institute of Technology has launched a new on-line data analytics certificate program. “The Air Force is a data-driven organization, which requires
July 15, 2020 Eglin squadron begins radar system tests on CV-22 The radar, designed to increase situational awareness in low visibility conditions, will replace the Osprey’s aging multimode radar. The upgrade’s new capabilities and features include a color weather radar and allowance for increased turn rates.
July 15, 2020 Legion Pod reaches two flight milestones The infrared search and tracking pod builds a more complete picture of the battlespace for the aircrew.
July 14, 2020 416th FLTS, AFRL tests “Gray Wolf” prototype cruise missile The 416th Flight Test Squadron recently completed a round of tests of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s “Gray Wolf” prototype cruise missile at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
July 13, 2020 New flag-level exercise coming to Eglin First-ever event will incorporate ground, space, and air platforms and provide operational and experimental exercise scenarios.
July 10, 2020 AFAF Campaign resumes for 2-week period WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 47th annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base resumes July 13 and ends July 24, adding much-needed funds to multiple entities in need.The annual AFAF campaign, using the theme of “Taking Care of Our Own,” raises funds
July 10, 2020 AFRL engineer earns first place in COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – An Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate employee recently earned joint first place in the COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon hosted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory – the science program inside UK national security.Leslie
July 9, 2020 Phase II SBIR partnership leads to improved resource access The Communications, Navigation, Surveillance and Air Traffic Management Center of Excellence here is using a collaborative approach to enhance access to resources for aircraft program offices, avionics engineers and budget planners across the Air Force. Through a Phase II Small Business Innovation
July 7, 2020 National Museum USAF adds new GPS, DSP Satellite Exhibit New exhibits detailing the Air Force’s involvement in managing Global Positioning System (GPS) and using Defense Support Program satellites are now on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.Originating in the early 1960s as a military navigation and missile targeting tool, GPS is