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Aug- 2026 -

7 August

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Long-Range Grasshopper autonomous aerial resupply system

DZYNE to Scale Grasshopper Resupply Drone Development for US Air Force

The US Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded a contract worth more than $6 million to DZYNE Technologies to advance development of the Long-Range Grasshopper autonomous aerial resupply system.

Jul- 2026 -

22 July

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conduct a night live-fire range during Service Level Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 17, 2025. SLTE is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Cutter)

Rojoef Manuel

AFRL Eyes Upgrade for Photon Detection Research Tech

The US Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking industry input on an advanced system to support next-generation research in laser sensing, LiDAR, optical communications, and infrared sensing.

Jun- 2026 -

11 June

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Cyber warfare operators assigned to the 275th Cyber Operations Squadron of the 175th Cyberspace Operations Group of the Maryland Air National Guard configure a threat intelligence feed for daily watch in the Hunter's Den at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Middle River, Md., Dec. 2, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.)

Rojoef Manuel

Parsons Extends Support for AFRL Mission Software Systems

Parsons Corporation has secured a $73-million contract to support the US Air Force Research Laboratory’s software development efforts under its GARDEM program.

Apr- 2026 -

10 April

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Soldier holding a device with medical data

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Taps AeroVironment for $25M Health and Performance Tech Push

AeroVironment division UES has received a $25-million contract to support the US Air Force Research Laboratory in developing human health and performance capabilities.

Feb- 2026 -

18 February

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Personnel lifting a thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) wafer

Rojoef Manuel

AFRL Taps Raytheon to Launch Photonics Wafer Production Line

The US Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded Raytheon a contract to establish a local production line for thin-film lithium niobate wafers in support of advanced sensing and communications solutions.

Jan- 2026 -

16 January

Americas

Syracuse Research Corporation develops embedded AI and machine learning tools.

Giulia Bernacchi

Syracuse Lands $24M US Contract to Advance Embedded AI for Defense

Syracuse has received a $24-million contract from the US Air Force Research Laboratory to push next-generation embedded AI.

Oct- 2025 -

2 October

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High-power laser used for High-Performance Electromagnetic Spectrum Survivable Materials Advancement (HELMSSMAN) by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Taps AeroVironment for Electromagnetic Shielding Tech Push

AeroVironment has been selected for a $499-million contract with the US Air Force Research Laboratory to develop capabilities that can shield troops and equipment from harmful electromagnetic radiation.

Sep- 2025 -

19 September

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Taps Machina Labs for AI-Driven Aircraft Parts Production

Machina Labs has received a multi-year contract from the US Air Force Research Laboratory to apply artificial intelligence in producing metal components for military aircraft.

12 September

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