Dec. 15, 2020 Successful attritableONE (XQ-58 Valkyrie) return to flight test enables formation flight with fifth-generation fighters WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory, along with partner Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., completed the successful fifth flight test of the XQ-58A Valkyrie low-cost unmanned air vehicle demonstrator on Dec. 9, 2020, at Yuma Proving Ground,
Dec. 10, 2020 AFRL receives first component of solar-beaming project KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory has received the first flight hardware component of the Arachne spacecraft, from Northrop Grumman. Arachne is the flagship experiment within the Space Solar Power Incremental Demonstrations and Research (SSPIDR) project. The
Dec. 9, 2020 AFRL discovers new technique for creating electronics using “Transformative Manufacturing” WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Electronic circuits, the backbone of modern electronic devices, require precise integration of materials in two- and three-dimensional space to control the flow of electric current. Traditional manufacturing of electronics requires expensive equipment,
Dec. 7, 2020 Groundbreaking details set for Agility Prime project at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport Event to be part of AFWERX Accelerate – launching a universe of opportunity to accelerate change SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – Officials from the Air Force Research Laboratory, Dayton Development Coalition, JobsOhio, City of Springfield, BETA Technologies, and Joby Aviation will participate at a
Dec. 7, 2020 AFWERX kicks off Accelerate event Dec. 7, launch a universe of opportunity to accelerate change The inaugural AFWERX Accelerate event, being held virtually, kicks off Dec. 7 at noon EST. The five-day event will highlight how AFWERX is institutionalizing air and space innovation across the Department of the Air Force.
Dec. 4, 2020 AFRL-small business partnership offers help in tight situations WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – As nearly every homeowner or backyard mechanic knows, performing repairs in tight spaces can be tricky at best, and potentially dangerous at worst. For aircraft maintainers, the hazards can be much more complex. To help address these issues, the Air Force
Dec. 1, 2020 Air Force Research Laboratory interns win prestigious awards Two Air Force Research Laboratory summer scholars were named the recipients of the Directed Energy Professional Society’s prestigious graduate scholarships.
Nov. 30, 2020 AFRL physicist hopes new invention will project a splash on commercial market EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The concept of getting high-tech results for a significant discount has always been attractive to the military. For Air Force Research Laboratory physicist and innovator Joshua Lentz, it all comes down to something as simple as a child’s toy.“I view the idea generation
Nov. 24, 2020 AFRL set to co-host two-day virtual Quantum Collider 2.0 ROME, N.Y. (AFRL) – A free, virtual quantum event will be held Dec. 1–2, 2020, and will feature live workforce development and supply chain management panels. The Virtual Quantum Collider 2.0 will highlight the pillars of the Air Force Research Laboratory Quantum Strategy along with key components
Nov. 4, 2020 Air Force ups the ante on supersonic rain erosion testing WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE Base, Ohio (AFRL) - The Supersonic Rain Erosion Test Rig (SuRE) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is experiencing a full control system replacement and upgrade to provide pinpoint control and unmatched testing value. The SuRE is used in the evaluation of structures and