March 30, 2022 AEDC Spark Tank awards funding to multiple proposals The ideas have been submitted, the pitches presented and the selections made.Now begins the implementation process for those across Arnold Engineering Development Complex recently awarded funding for their innovative ideas through the AEDC Spark Tank.After poring over the submitted suggestions on
Jan. 27, 2022 Air Force announces Spark Tank ‘22 finalists As the Department’s flagship innovation event, Spark Tank plays a central role in establishing the Department’s strategic mindset for delivering future capabilities.
Jan. 12, 2022 Innovative ideas sought for new AEDC Spark Tank program Arnold Engineering Development Complex personnel with innovative ideas – no matter how big or small – to improve AEDC are invited to share their suggestions. Doing so could lead to funding to progress their implementation. The new AEDC Spark Tank is underway and open to military, DOD civilians and
Dec. 14, 2021 Air Force announces Spark Tank 2022 semi-finalists Among the 2022 Spark Tank semi-finalists are two Air Force Materiel Command submissions: Air Force Live Integrated Test Environment (AFLITE) and F-22 Project Fighter Optimization Experiment (FoX).
Oct. 4, 2021 Idea earns sustainment center civilian a Spark Tank semi-finalist spot A simple idea to add a QR code to a Department of Defense form could bring major improvements in tracking aircraft parts and other ordered assets across the globe.
Sept. 22, 2021 AFMC announces MAJCOM Spark Tank semifinalists The Air Force Materiel Command has selected five semifinalists from more than 100 submissions to the command-wide 2022 Spark Tank competition.
June 29, 2021 AFMC launches 2022 Spark Tank competition The 2022 Air Force Materiel Command Spark Tank competition launches July 1, and Airmen can submit their innovative, game-changing ideas to compete through September 1, 2021.
April 16, 2021 Reserve Airman makes history with innovative Project FoX/F-35 development For the first time ever, Air Force personnel livestreamed F-35 data directly from the aircraft’s mission systems computers to a connected computer tablet during a ground test March 31, 2021, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.The event was a milestone for the Fighter Optimization eXperiment (FoX), a
March 19, 2021 AFWERX crowns 2021 Spark Tank winner at Virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – Master Sgt. Justin Bauer from the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona was awarded the prestigious AFWERX Spark Tank trophy after his innovative method for C-130 wheel repair was selected as the Spark Tank 2021 winner February
Jan. 21, 2021 Spark Tank 2021 finalists announced It’s been nearly a year since Master Sgt. Gabrial Valenzuela, Capt. David Coyle and Lt. Adam Treece were selected as co-winners of Spark Tank 2020 for their Smart Weapons Loading Checklist and Low-Cost Threat Emitter concepts.