Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
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Jun- 2023 -9 JuneSpace
Viasat to Provide USAF With Space Relay Communications
The US Air Force has selected communications provider Viasat to deliver a space-based relay connectivity solution for the ARBALEST program.
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5 JuneArms
USAF Completes Flight Tests for New Energy Laser Beam Director Concept
The US Air Force has completed flight tests for a beam director concept that can be integrated with aircraft-based directed energy lasers.
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May- 2023 -18 MayDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
US Air Force Shoots Down Drone Swarm With THOR Microwave Weapon
The US Air Force’s Tactical High-Power Operational Responder microwave weapon has neutralized a swarm of drones in a recent trial.
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Mar- 2023 -13 MarchAmericas
US Air Force Developing Next-Gen Agile Missile
The US Air Force Research Laboratory is developing a next-generation missile concept with a rapidly pivoting forebody.
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Feb- 2023 -6 FebruaryDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
AFRL Chooses General Atomics Drone for Off-Board Sensing Station Program
The US Air Force Research Laboratory has asked General Atomics to build and flight test its unmanned aircraft for the Off-Board Sensing Station program.
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Jan- 2023 -27 JanuaryDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Future US Combat Drone Completes Ground Engine Test
The US Air Force Research Laboratory and Blue Force Technologies have conducted a ground engine test for their Fury unmanned combat aircraft.
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13 JanuaryTechnology
US Air Force, Navy Team Up on Quantum Research
The US Air Force has signed a memorandum of understanding to share quantum computing expertise with the US Navy research community.
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6 JanuaryAir
US Air Force to Host AI-Based Airlift Competition
The US Air Force Research Laboratory has announced an airlift challenge competition to identify “advanced state-of-the-art planning algorithms” for airlift operations.
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Dec- 2022 -22 DecemberSpace
Pacific Defense to Provide USAF With Space Situational Awareness Sensor
The US Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded Pacific Defense a contract to deliver a sensor for space situational awareness missions.
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21 DecemberAmericas
US Air Force Launches Advanced Munitions Tech Complex
The US Air Force Research Laboratory has unveiled its advanced munitions technology complex to modernize the 1960s high explosive infrastructure.
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