Sept. 7, 2022 1st DAF University Affiliated Research Center has tactical autonomy research focus, looks for HBCU lead Senior Defense Department and Air Force officials announced a plan June 27, 2022, to create the first Department of the Air Force University Affiliated Research Center, or UARC, focused on tactical autonomy. The new center will be the first to be led by a Historically Black College or University, or
June 27, 2022 DAF seeking science research partnerships with HBCUs DAF is working with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to create the first University Affiliated Research Center led by a Historically Black College or University.