May 29, 2026 AFTC reshapes developmental test for faster capability delivery The Air Force Test Center is evolving from a traditional developmental test organization into an enterprise-wide capability integrator focused on shaping combat systems earlier, improving decision-making and helping deliver capability to warfighters faster.
Sept. 5, 2024 F-15 human performance tested during Bamboo Eagle Extended testing helps refine procedures for managing long-duration operations.
March 11, 2021 AF’s first F-15EX arrives at Eglin EX1, the Air Force's newest fighter aircraft, touched down at its new home March 11 for developmental and operational testing.
March 8, 2021 Test like we fight: ‘Orange Flag’, ‘Black Flag’ collaborate to accelerate change Orange Flag, the large force test event carried out three times annually by Air Force Test Center’s 412th Test Wing, combined with the 53rd Wing’s Black Flag, bringing a first for the test community March 2-4.
Feb. 18, 2021 Joint Simulation Environment brings Next-Gen Test and Evaluation to AFTC The $34.4 million project will provide a state-of-the-art modeling and simulation environment to conduct fifth-generation and next-generation developmental test, operational test, and high-end advanced training and tactics development for the warfighter. Construction begins March 2021 and is