US Air Force Taps AeroVironment for Electromagnetic Shielding Tech Push
AeroVironment has been selected for a $499-million contract with the US Air Force Research Laboratory to develop capabilities that can shield troops and equipment from harmful electromagnetic radiation.
US Air Force Taps Machina Labs for AI-Driven Aircraft Parts Production
Machina Labs has received a multi-year contract from the US Air Force Research Laboratory to apply artificial intelligence in producing metal components for military aircraft.
BAE Systems, AFRL Ink Three-Year Deal on Quantum Sensing and Networking
BAE Systems’ FAST Labs and the Air Force Research Laboratory have signed a three-year agreement to advance quantum sensing and networking.
USAF Explores Atomic Clock Precision to Coordinate GPS-Denied Drone Swarms
The USAF has requested an atomic clock technology to enhance the coordination of drone swarms operating in GPS-denied environments.
AFRL Launches Experimental Satellite Into Orbit to Secure Navigational Edge
The US Air Force Research Laboratory has taken a major step toward securing the nation’s navigation advantage with the launch of the Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) aboard a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket in Florida.
New Laser Tech From Illinois Could Boost Future Drone and Missile Defenses
Engineers at the University of Illinois have developed a next-gen laser component that could improve missile defenses, power directed-energy systems, and enhance laser-based sensing on drones.
US Air Force to Test Rocket-Based Cargo Delivery With Rocket Lab’s Neutron
The US Air Force Research Laboratory has selected Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket to explore the potential of rapid, rocket-based cargo delivery to anywhere on Earth.
US Air Force Partners With Xona to Explore New GPS Alternative
The US military is exploring alternatives to GPS, and Xona’s commercial solution is quickly emerging as a potential key player.
New Mexico Company to Test Aerosol Threat Scanner for US Air Force
The US Air Force has awarded chemical and bioaerosol company BioFlyte a contract to trial its dynamic threat monitoring technology for critical infrastructure security.
AFRL Opens Military Testing Facility for Air, Space Force Electronics
AFRL has opened a testing center dedicated to electronic components that complete larger US Air Force and Space Force systems.
US Air Force Launches Space Vehicle Laboratory Construction in New Mexico
The US Air Force has conducted a groundbreaking ceremony in New Mexico to begin the development of a Re-Entry Vehicle Integration Laboratory.
BAE Wins $48M USAF Data Analytics Tool Contract
The US Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded a $48-million contract to BAE Systems to further develop an existing data analytics tool used by military intelligence analysts.
US Air Force Launches Collaborative Manufacturing Research Laboratory in Ohio
The US Air Force Research Laboratory has opened a Collaborative Automation for Manufacturing Systems facility in Ohio.
US Air Force Trials BlackFly eVTOL Aircraft for Military Applications
The US Air Force is testing a BlackFly electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in Ohio for the Agility Prime program.
US Air Force Begins Operational Test of Drone Traffic Control System in Florida
The US Air Force has begun tests of a traffic management solution in Florida as part of the service's drone utility expansion project.
DARPA Unveils Hybrid Electric Stealth Drone Project
DARPA has unveiled XRQ-73, a flying-wing drone project featuring hybrid electric propulsion that converts fuel to electricity
AFRL to Open Critical Care Simulation Hub in Ohio
The Air Force Research Laboratory is developing a simulation hub in Ohio to train Critical Care Air Transport teams.
Leidos Announces Key Milestone for America’s ‘Mayhem’ Hypersonic Missile
Leidos has announced two critical milestones for the US Air Force’s “Mayhem” hypersonic air-breathing missile program.
US Air Force Wants New, Advanced Sensors for All-Weather ISR Missions
The US Air Force Research Laboratory has asked industry partners to develop new, advanced sensors that can support all-weather intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
AFRL Develops First 3D-Printed Rocket Engine Thrust Chamber
The US Air Force Research Laboratory has produced its first additive-manufactured rocket engine thrust chamber.
US Air Force Flight-Tests Physiological Monitoring System for Pilots
The US Air Force has completed flight tests of a physiological monitoring system for pilots in California and Nevada.
AFRL to Construct AI, Machine Learning Research Facility in Ohio
The US has invested $4 million to establish Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Center in Ohio for the Air Force Research Laboratory.
US Air Force Completes Maiden Flight of XQ-67A Sensing Drone
The US Air Force has conducted the first flight of the XQ-67A off-board sensing drone in Palmdale, California.
US Air Force Receives Three Autonomous Electric Cargo Aircraft
Aerospace company Pyka has delivered its first three Pelican large-scale autonomous electric cargo aircraft to the US Air Force.
