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Sept. 11, 2024
AFIMSC partnership accelerates technology for I&MS capabilities

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leveraging the AFWERX Expedient Basing Challenge to capitalize on industry expertise to rapidly address urgent Air Force needs.
Aug. 26, 2024
Strategic improvements unveiled for AFWERX's Open Topic program

Members from across AFWERX met in person for a process improvement off-site event to focus on making critical changes to the Open Topic program here June 25-26, 2024. The two-day exercise incorporated AFWERX cross-divisional teams to address the solicitation schedule, automation needs and additional
Aug. 23, 2024
Autonomous aviation transforms logistics during AGILE FLAG 24-3 exercise

AFWERX Autonomy Prime partners Joby and Reliable Robotics demonstrated how autonomous aviation can contribute to the Agile Combat Employment concept by flying daily autonomous logistics missions during the Air Force exercise AGILE FLAG 24-3 at Mojave Air and Space Port, California, Aug. 5-9, 2024.
Aug. 12, 2024
AFWERX cultivates innovation experts through fellowship program; applications accepted through August 16

AFWERX is advancing cross-training for technical experts through its Traditional Fellowship program and is accepting applications for the next cohort through Aug. 16, 2024.
Aug. 9, 2024
SpaceWERX launches second Innovate to Accelerate cohort focused on aerospace technology

SpaceWERX announced the launch of its latest I2A cohort, focused on two specific topics: advancing Alternative Positioning, Navigation and Timing, or AltPNT solutions and pioneering the Digital Spaceport of the Future.
July 31, 2024
AFWERX, MTSI evaluate electric vertical takeoff, landing aircraft for military applications

This effort is part of the AFWERX Agility Prime program, which focuses on assessing the aircraft and their supporting ecosystem through an operational leasing initiative.
July 25, 2024
AFRL aims to accelerate development of software-enabled weapons

Air Force Research Laboratory technical directorates AFWERX and Munitions teamed up to host a Collider event aimed at exploring commercial solutions for software-enabled weapons at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, July 17-18, 2024.
July 18, 2024
AFWERX Integration Prime accelerates innovation at USEUCOM's BRAVO 101 Hackathon

AFWERX Integration Prime facilitated collaboration and spurred innovation at the U.S. European Command BRAVO 101 Hackathon in Stuttgart, Germany, June 3–10, 2024.
July 15, 2024
AFWERX Ventures division launches Notice of Opportunity for air and space applicable technology submissions

AFWERX AFVentures, the commercial investment arm of the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Notice of Opportunity within the Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program for air and space projects.
June 18, 2024
AFWERX officials to discuss advanced air mobility, small business support at EAA AirVenture 2024

AFWERX, the Department of the Air Force’s innovation arm and a directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory, will have a booth at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
June 5, 2024
Project Vanguard reinforces defense capabilities with investor capital

Project Vanguard, a program delivered by the AFWERX Capital Initiatives division, represents that opportunity for warfighter and industry teaming, helping to buy down risk of the government customer's acquisition through the intervention of private capital.
May 20, 2024
AFWERX safeguards American interests through due diligence

AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, employs a thorough due diligence process at the core of its investment strategy for safeguarding national security interests.
May 14, 2024
SpaceWERX completes Innovate to Accelerate workshop

SpaceWERX completed the capstone event for its inaugural Innovate to Accelerate (I2A) program at the SpaceWERX hub at the BR-DGE, in El Segundo, California, April 25, 2024.
May 7, 2024
AFWERX Spark Crossflow event spurs innovation and collaboration

Crossflows offer the Department of the Air Force Innovation and Process Improvement ecosystem a chance to concentrate on development, collaboration and strategic alignment toward operational imperatives.
April 17, 2024
SpaceWERX, Aerospace Corporation collaborate to guide technologies through the 'Valley of Death'

SpaceWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force and a unique division within AFWERX, has partnered with the Aerospace Corporation to establish a cutting-edge “Technology Readiness Level”, or TRL, bootcamp lab in El Segundo, California.

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