SPARKTANK 2025

SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS WITH GAIN OPEN CALL 

CI² (Continuous Innovation and Improvement) believes that everyone holds the power to improve the Air Force and Space Force at any time. Click below to learn more about the CI² GAIN Open Call and how you can drive change with a focus on solving problems locally. Think BIG, and DRIVE INNOVATION!

 

 

Next-Generation Air Superiority 2024 Summit

Taking take place in Washington DC in October 2024, the conference promises to be a groundbreaking event that brings together some of the most prominent minds in the world of airpower and military aviation. The event is expected to attract over 150 high-ranking military professionals, including Air Force Commanders, procurement specialists, and capability planners. By bringing together experts from across the Air Force and beyond, this conference will provide a unique opportunity to explore imperatives for change, exchange ideas, and chart a course for the future of airpower.

Hypersonic Defense 2024 Conference

Hypersonic Defense is a key issue for many governments around the world, especially with hypersonic weapons being threatened to be used in the battlefield. Simulations and testing are becoming mission critical to make sure nations are best protected against potential hypersonic ballistic missiles.

The U.S. is leading the way amongst NATO members to develop hypersonic capabilities for offensive and defensive scenarios. This has been achieved by strong collaboration between the military, research institutes and industry to make sure allied nations are prepared for such attacks.

Defense Technical Information Center

As a  Department of Defense (DoD) Field Activity, DTIC operates under the leadership of the Secretary of Defense and reports to the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering USD(R&E).  DTIC supports the USD(R&E)'s efforts to mitigate new and emerging threat capabilities, enable affordable or extended capabilities in existing military systems, and develop technology surprise through engineering by:

 2024 Joint Air Survivability Summit 

The 2024 Joint Air Survivability Summit will highlight key threats posed to aerial platforms from adversaries and the innovative technologies or strategies, which may be used to counter them. At this forum, senior level speakers will examine and detail the role of different approaches to enhancing airframe and crew survivability, including threat avoidance, test & evaluation, defensive aids, physical protection, and damage mitigation. Discussions will also center around furthering the role of electromagnetic detectors, effectors, & simulators as defensive aids.