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March 13, 2023
DAF’s first Data, Analytics, AI Forum open for registration

Registration is now open for this four-day gathering of the nation’s top artificial intelligence and data experts.
Jan. 31, 2023
Department of the Air Force to conduct hackathon

The Air Force will conduct its next “BRAVO” hackathon in March, and any U.S. citizen may apply.
Nov. 3, 2022
DAF-MIT AI Accelerator to commence CogPilot Data Challenge 2.0

The Department of the Air Force-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator will commence the CogPilot Data Challenge 2.0, inviting participants to explore AI-based solutions.
Oct. 31, 2022
DAF-MIT AI Accelerator tackles challenge of cultivating, growing world-class AI workforce

This month, the Department of the Air Force-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator commenced their Lead AI pilot.
Aug. 3, 2022
DAF’s first Data and AI Forum open for registration

This summit will feature subject matter experts who will share their vast knowledge of data, AI and analytics as a part of an effort to support initiatives like the DoD’s JADC2 and the Air Force’s ABMS to respond to a critical need, connecting sensors with shooters across all services in all
July 17, 2022
How drones will transform battlefield medicine, save lives

The use of drones for future near-peer conflicts is starting to filter down into the operational forces as a potential solution in the near term.
July 7, 2022
New technologies drive Tyndall AFB’s ‘Installation of the Future’ rebuild

Tyndall Air Force Base has been on a continuous innovation journey to become the Installation of the Future since Hurricane Michael devastated the installation in 2018.
Oct. 20, 2021
US, UK research labs collaborate on autonomy, artificial intelligence

The Air Force Research Laboratory, in partnership with United Kingdom’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, hosted an in-person and virtual demonstration highlighting the U.S and the U.K.'s ability to integrate both nation's Artificial Intelligence technologies through a common platform.
Sept. 20, 2021
Kendall presents unsparing blueprint for confronting China, other threats

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presented his State of the Forces address during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 20.
Sept. 4, 2021
ACC innovates with Air Force CyberWorx

Air Force CyberWorx is a Department of Defense cyber mission-focused, operational problem-solving organization that gives Airmen the tools to support Air Force operational problems by collaborating with government, industry and academic experts through structured, human-centered design activities.
July 22, 2021
NORAD, USNORTHCOM lead 3rd Global Information Dominance Experiment

North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, in collaboration with all 11 U.S. combatant commands, have executed the third in a series of Global Information Dominance Experiments, in partnership with the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, the undersecretary of Defense for
Dec. 16, 2020
AI Copilot: Air Force achieves first military flight with artificial intelligence

Signaling a major leap forward for national defense in the digital age, the Air Force flew with artificial intelligence as a working aircrew member onboard a military aircraft for the first time Dec. 15.
Oct. 23, 2020
Around the Air Force: Air Expeditionary Wings, Data Sharing, ALS Online, and Energy Awareness

Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights the Air Force’s testing of lead Air Expeditionary Wings, an historic data sharing agreement between the Department of Defense and Academia, online Airman Leadership School and Energy Awareness Month. (Produced by Staff Sgt. Timmethy James)
Oct. 19, 2020
Historic agreement opens defense data to academia

One of the largest owners of data, the Department of Defense, known for its steadfast protective oversight of this digital gold, embarked on a historical first this year: a first with the ability to improve the effectiveness, agility, affordability and speed of operations for a myriad of
Sept. 16, 2020
Acquisition chief calls for disruptive agility, new digital paradigm

During his Matrix-inspired virtual keynote, Roper discussed the accomplishments and the future of acquisition for the Department of the Air Force while calling for disruptive agility in order to remain competitive in an ever-innovating global security environment.

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