Jan. 29, 2020 AFRL, partners develop innovative tools to accelerate composites certification at new materials research facility WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In partnership with industry, a team of Air Force Research Laboratory/Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) personnel are developing the capability to accelerate certification of advanced manufactured composite structures.The Materials Solutions
Jan. 27, 2020 Propulsion Pitch Day looks to source vital engine parts First flown more than 60 years ago, the TF33 engine continues to be a vital part of the Air Force’s mission as more than 1,000 engines continue to power the nation’s fleet of B-52 bombers, E-3 AWACS and other mission-critical aircraft.Yet while the engine continues to remain an integral part of
Jan. 24, 2020 Industry shares perspectives on rapid acquisition Engagement and collaboration were key topics during a panel here Jan. 22 that discussed rapid acquisition topics from an industry perspective.
Jan. 20, 2020 Next-generation gaming capabilities to augment integration, training WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Advanced Tactical Acquisition Corps (ATAC) in partnership with AFWERX, is assisting the Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability Office (AFWIC) in its search for the next-generation gaming technology that will help improve joint warfighter integration
Jan. 19, 2020 Military OneSource offers free tax prep MilTax kicks off on Military OneSource Jan. 22, offering electronic filing via do-it-yourself software and personalized support from a tax consultant.
Jan. 14, 2020 X-60A program conducts integrated vehicle propulsion system verification test WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory’s X-60A program achieved a key developmental milestone with the completion of integrated vehicle propulsion system verification ground testing.The X-60A is an air-launched rocket designed for hypersonic flight research. It is
Jan. 9, 2020 AFIMSC announces 2020 Innovation Rodeo finalists The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announced finalists for the 2020 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo on Jan. 9.
Jan. 9, 2020 AFRL, ABL Space Systems, collaborate on development of next-generation rapid launch space systems EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Air Force Research Laboratory and ABL Space Systems are collaborating to develop and test rocket propulsion elements for use in launch vehicles thanks to a 3-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) both organizations have agreed to.The CRADA,
Jan. 6, 2020 Hill AFB aims to improve vehicle ops training with state-of-the-art simulator The simulator offers more than 150 preset scenarios and can generate nearly any driving condition imaginable, as trainers control variables such as weather, road conditions, visibility and malfunctions.
Jan. 6, 2020 Cloud brings benefits to users A team here in the Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate is working to support the Air Force Service Acquisition Executive’s initiative of a Digital Air Force with its Cloud One project.
Jan. 3, 2020 Innovation, speed, modernization and sound protection can and must coexist HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – As we revolutionize acquisition, we must also revolutionize our protection methods.We no longer have the luxury to spend decades developing new systems for the warfighter. Due to the global threat dynamic, we must rethink the acquisition process from start to finish
Dec. 20, 2019 AFRL leads defense production program to success in FY19 WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory, serving as Department of Defense Executive Agent for the Defense Production Act Title III Program, reveled in a successful fiscal year marked by several accomplishments and successes.The DPA Title III Program is managed by
Dec. 16, 2019 DevSecOps prompts personnel to get Agile Personnel from Hanscom’s Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate hosted a DevSecOps enablement session Dec. 11-12 focused on Agile-enabled culture change coming to the Air Force.
Nov. 26, 2019 AFMC announces Spark Tank 2020 finalists The Air Force Materiel Command has named two finalists to compete against other major command selects in the Air Force 2020 Spark Tank competition.
Nov. 26, 2019 AFRL, AEDC teams earn Laureate award WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Two groundbreaking Air Force Materiel Command teams have been recognized with the 2020 Aviation Week Network Laureate Award in the category of Defense.The Medium Scale Critical Components team has been honored in the Propulsion subcategory. Comprising