Survey team leverages 3-D technology for mission speed, accuracy

The Radar Survey section of the 84th Radar Evaluation Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, recently obtained new technology that revolutionizes how they survey terrain and man-made features. That new technology is a 3-D terrestrial laser scanner and according to flight supervisor Jason Kaas.

AFRL student challenges inspire innovation

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Teams of emerging scientists and engineers are developing solutions to some of the Air Force’s most challenging problems, thanks to an Air Force Research Laboratory competition that harnesses the talents of students and cadets from throughout the country.The

IHA goes live in cloud

The status of Air Force installation and mission support programs is now just a click away, thanks to the new Installation Health Assessment tool’s cloud analytics capability.

Technology, AFWERX, helping SF Academy graduates become more lethal, ready

Recognizing the pace of change is accelerating, the Security Forces Academy here has taken full advantage of an opportunity to help field tomorrow’s Air Force faster and smarter by adding innovative technology into its apprentice course to help produce more lethal and ready Airmen.

Weather stations save Airmen’s time, units money

The 412th Force Support Squadron, Sustainment Services Flight, came up with an innovative idea that could save Airmen’s time in regards to making decisions based on the rapidly-changing weather conditions.

Need for speed: Air Force meets acquisition acceleration “Century Challenge” milestone

The challenge to streamline and accelerate programs was put forth to the service’s acquisition community as the Air Force focuses on adversaries who are rapidly innovating.

University of Florida set to become home for Air Force research in assured autonomy

The Air Force is interested in this research area because it needs its autonomous systems to be able to execute high-level mission plans with verifiable assurances despite uncertain adversarial environments. In these contested environments, the integrity and availability of sensor information and

Hanscom and NSIN collaborate to bring innovative ideas forward

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Hanscom teamed with the National Security Innovation Network, formerly called MD5, to bring an “Innovation Bootcamp” course here for contracting professionals May 13-16.According to organizers, the NSIN Bootcamps provide methods for innovation in the context of

Air Force announces artificial intelligence research with MIT

Beginning this summer, the combined officer and enlisted team representing various Air Force career fields, is expected to work with researchers at MIT to harness the university’s student talent, renowned faculty and state-of-the art facilities and laboratories. The partnership will address a broad

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Air Force completes test of combat support innovation

The Air Force completed the final test of an innovative warfighting concept May 12 that could be a game-changer for future adaptive-basing constructs.

CPI office augments mission effectiveness, efficiency

The Air Force Materiel Command Continued Process Improvement program leverages Airmen innovation and new technologies to create a continuous cycle of process improvement and change in the service culture. The goal of the program is to improve mission execution while reducing costs, which ultimately

Innovation spark cell holds share, connect workshop

The 96th Test Wing innovation office spark cell holds a Share and Connect Workshop to promote a culture of innovation.

Team JSTARS maintainers design tool saving Air Force estimated $500k yearly

Eight Airmen from Team JSTARS at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, recently designed an innovative tool estimated to save the Air Force nearly $500k a year in cowling repairs for the E-8C Joint STARS aircraft. The cowling fixture table, an approved tool intended for field-level repairs, was a response

Autonomous vehicles coming to PIRA

Self-driving vehicles may not be commonplace on city streets yet, but they are headed to the Precision Impact Range Area on Edwards Air Force Base, California. Autonomous Solutions Inc. conducted a site survey to gather information needed to provide their autonomous services to the PIRA, April