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  • AFWERX, the U.S. Air Force’s innovation arm and catalyst for fostering innovation within the Air Force, announced registration is now live for the AFWERX Fusion 2020 Base of the Future virtual event, July 28 to 30. The event will feature more than 300 teams from the public and private sector participating in the Base of the Future Showcase to present their innovative solutions to Air Force leadership and key military decision-makers and operators. (AFWERX courtesy graphic)

    AFWERX Fusion 2020 registration announced

    In response to the current global health crisis, the annual Fusion event goes virtual this year as a highly engaging and interactive online event packed with unique experiences.
  • The Rapid Sustainment Office's latest initiative is the creation of the Identify-Apply-Scale (IAS), a first-of-its-kind capability devoted solely to the sustainment of Air Force systems.

    Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office to launch sustainment innovation hub

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) is changing how the Air Force delivers new and emerging technology to the Sustainment Enterprise. The RSO’s latest initiative is the creation of the Identify-Apply-Scale (IAS), a first-of-its-kind capability devoted solely to the sustainment of Air Force systems.A
  • A free, virtual keynote session will open to the public on Monday, June 15 from 12 - 5:30p.m. Eastern, with featured speakers including Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics; Dr. Joseph Broz, the director of the Quantum Economic Development Consortium; Mr. Jack Blackhurst, AFRL’s executive director and Dr. John Preskill from Cal Tech. These keynote speakers will familiarize viewers on quantum fundamentals, and discuss how the Air Force, industry and academia are shaping the future of quantum innovation. To view more information, including the full agenda and registration details, please visit: usafquantumcollider.com.

    Air Force to award up to $5.4 million during two-day Quantum event

    ROME, N.Y. – To expedite the advancement and innovation of quantum technologies, the Air Force Research Laboratory will award up to 36 contracts to small businesses June 15-16 during a two-day virtual quantum collider pitch event.Each small business, selected by a panel earlier this year, will engage in a private 20-minute pitch session with senior
  • Digital twin

    AFMC Digital Campaign aims to modernize, streamline life cycle process

    The Air Force Materiel Command has launched a new Digital Campaign to modernize and streamline the life cycle process of Air Force platforms and systems, ensuring warfighters have the technology required to maintain a competitive advantage over adversaries.“Transitioning to a digital AFMC enterprise is a priority for our command and is foundational

  • SpeedDealer demonstration participants chosen

    As the Air Force moves forward with its new acquisition strategy for the Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar, the program office here selected three companies May 8 to participate in a rapid prototyping program to demonstrate expeditionary radar performance this summer.

  • Magellan mobility allocation planning app gets an upgrade

    Hosted on the Kessel Run platform, Magellan provides an electronic interface for operational planners to allocate mobility aircraft and their associated crews over several months, providing greater visibility and enabling them to de-conflict recurring missions and high-demand periods.
  • B-52

    Air Force realigns Program Executive Officers

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) -- In the coming months, the Air Force will restructure portions of its acquisition mission area to better provide unsurpassed capabilities and support to the Joint Forces and our International Partners.  The Air Force Materiel Command’s Air Force Life Cycle Management Center will split Fighters and Bombers
  • Simulation results illustrating the ability of the approach to cluster packages near a road network. In the figure on the left, all packages transitioned from drogue to main parachute at the same altitude. In the figure on the right, the transition altitude for each package was selected so that the wind field shaped the flight path so that each package landed as close as possible to a road. (Courtesy illustration)

    AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate granted patent for precision ballistic airdrop apparatus, method

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Aerospace Systems Directorate has received a patent for developing an enhanced precision ballistic airdrop apparatus and method technology.“This technology provides a low-cost method of improving the accuracy of airdropped supplies to ground troops while keeping
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    Faster, smarter: virtual hiring fair recruits STEM talent

    In conjunction with the Air Force Personnel Center, the Air Force Materiel Command held a virtual hiring fair April 23, to fill open science, technology, engineering and mathematics positions across the command. This was the third virtual hiring event held by AFMC over the past year, part of an ongoing effort to leverage in-person and online recruiting events to reach large number of candidates for open opportunities.
  • Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35 Demonstration Team pilot and commander performs a high-speed pass in an F-35A Lightning II during the Arctic Lightning Airshow July 13, 2019, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. During the aerial maneuver, the jet reaches speeds of up to 750 miles per hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook)

    F-35 Joint Program Office honored with 2020 SecDef Environmental Award

    The Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health team received the honor for its actions to eliminate hazards associated with the production, operation and maintenance of the F-35 Lightning II.
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