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AFRL invites new science, technology ideas through Air Force, Space Force Tech Connect

On behalf of the Department of the Air Force, as one laboratory supporting two services, the Air...
By Bryan Ripple |
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Air Force Invents Flapping Wing Micro Aircraft Based On Bird Biomechanics

Researchers at the US Air Force Research Lab have invented a flapping-wing micro aircraft vehicle –...
By Managing Editor |
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STRIKEWERX, LSUS partnership realizes Airmen ideas to solve needs

SHREVEPORT, La. — STRIKEWERX, Air Force Global Strike Command’s innovation hub, and LSU Shreveport...
By Sean Green |
Capt. Kevin Thurber of the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., uses the Puckboard software program to schedule C-17 aircrews.

Air Force pilots get an AI-assist with scheduling aircrews

Take it from Capt. Kyle McAlpin when he says that scheduling C-17 aircraft crews is a headache. An...
By Kylie Foy |
eVTOL aircraft Heaviside

AFWERX Agility Prime Partners with Kitty Hawk in First Medical Evacuation Exercise with Electric Aircraft

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) -- AFWERX Agility Prime and new partner Kitty Hawk...
By Air Force Research Lab, AFWERX |
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Department of the Air Force announces fourth Vanguard program

The Department of the Air Force announced June 4, 2021, the designation of Rocket Cargo as the...
By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs |
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