AFMC News

March 14, 2024
Small business panel highlights opportunities to support the Air Force mission

Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, acquisition and contracting leaders participated in a panel held by the Hanscom Small Business Programs office March 11 to discuss pathways for collaborating with small businesses.
Jan. 16, 2024
10-year partnership delivers valuable training, innovation opportunities

Team Hanscom and University of Massachusetts Lowell officials recently gathered at the UML campus in Lowell, Mass., to celebrate a decade-long partnership.
Nov. 8, 2023
AFRL works to advance C2 capabilities for NYANG

Leaders from the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Information Directorate in Rome, New York, and the 174th Attack Wing, or ATKW, of the New York Air National Guard, or NYANG, at Hancock Field in Syracuse, New York, are working to leverage opportunities that advance Air Force command and
Oct. 30, 2023
Valuable Air Force, dual-use startup connections made at showcase event

The newly merged Banshee Innovation Training and Air Force Labs with MassChallenge programs culminated in a showcase event at MassChallenge’s Boston offices Oct. 25.
Oct. 13, 2023
NSIN Bootcamp series delivers tangible contracting, readiness and IT solutions

The National Security Innovation Network recently held a series of three Team Hanscom-focused Bootcamp sessions at the University of Massachusetts Lowell Applied Research Corporation’s Northstar Campus in Lincoln, Massachusetts.
Aug. 16, 2023
NSIN partnership leads to breakthroughs for Hanscom AFB challenges

Team Hanscom personnel pitched tangible solutions to help track and improve installation readiness during a National Security Innovation Network Bootcamp outbrief at the University of Massachusetts Lowell Research Institute’s Northstar Campus in Lincoln, Massachusetts, Aug. 11.
July 18, 2023
Workshop results in tangible solutions for contracting challenges

Hanscom Air Force Base personnel took part in a National Security Innovation Network Bootcamp July 10-13, developing core innovation and design thinking skills to tackle real challenges.
May 9, 2023
AFRL, University of Arizona foster collaboration at tech collider event

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, held the University Tech Collider Working Group at the Rotunda at Science and Technology Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 13-14, 2023. The event was hosted in partnership with New Mexico Tech, the Southwest Innovation Alliance and the University of
May 1, 2023
Innovation training empowers Air Force personnel to collaborate with dual-use startups

Phase one of the newly restructured Banshee Innovation Training program wrapped up with a challenge statement showcase at the MassChallenge offices in Boston April 27.
Feb. 6, 2023
Largest Private-Public Collaboration in Department of Defense History Reflects Commitment to Clean Energy

The 412th Test Wing unveiled a new solar facility on the northwest corner of Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 2. The facility, built in collaboration with Terra-Gen LLC, is a result of the Edwards Solar Enhance Use Lease Project. The novel land management agreement marks the largest private –
Dec. 13, 2022
AFRL, AFTC collaborate on future technology via weeklong autonomy summit

Leaders and personnel from Air Force Materiel Command organizations collaborated virtually during the fall Air Force Research Laboratory-Air Force Test Center, or AFRL-AFTC, Summit Nov. 14-18, 2022, to discuss the future of autonomy.
Dec. 2, 2022
B-21 Raider makes public debut; will become backbone of Air Force’s bomber fleet

The U.S. Air Force unveiled its newest bomber aircraft, the B-21 Raider, designed to operate in tomorrow's high-end threat environment.
Sept. 8, 2022
Acquisition innovation pilot program helps personnel blaze a new trail

Airmen from the Digital and the Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorates here are part of a new acquisition innovation pilot program, which kicked off in Boston Sept. 7.
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.
March 28, 2022
Acquisition Instructor Course updates provide Airmen with opportunities to innovate, collaborate

The Air Force Materiel Command Acquisition Instructor Course continues to enhance integration between the acquisition, industry, and operational communities.

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