AFRL Develops First 3D-Printed Rocket Engine Thrust Chamber

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The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has produced its first additive-manufactured rocket engine thrust chamber. Additive manufacturing is similar to industrial 3D printing, which uses different materials to mold product segments. For AFRL’s project, experts applied laser powder-directed energy disposition (DED) to build the chamber, an approach leveraging metal powder injection as base... Read more about AFRL Develops First 3D-Printed Rocket Engine Thrust Chamber
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SpaceWERX, Aerospace Corporation collaborate to guide technologies through the 'Valley of Death'

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFRL) - 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. This collaborative effort aims to guide promising technologies through the “Valley of Death,” the challenging transition... Read more about SpaceWERX, Aerospace Corporation collaborate to guide technologies through the 'Valley of Death'
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Purdue University, Purdue Global, and U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine conduct summit for collaboration and continued partnership

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FAIRBORN, Ohio — Purdue University, Purdue Global, and the Air Force Research Laboratory’s U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) came together to discuss an academic-based partnership that supports the USAFSAM mission. The primary objectives of the 2-day summit were to foster a deeper understanding of the academic models, training capabilities, and registrar functions employed by... Read more about Purdue University, Purdue Global, and U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine conduct summit for collaboration and continued partnership
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Solar farms in space move one step closer

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A breakthrough in power transmission is just the latest step towards readily available, continuous solar energy. Solar power has one big problem: it's only available when the sun is shining. But what if it could be generated 24/7, whatever the weather? That's the premise behind several projects, now starting to show real results, that involve building huge solar farms in space. These initiatives... Read more about Solar farms in space move one step closer
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Space Force unveils strategy to leverage commercial tech innovation

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COLORADO SPRINGS — Following the Pentagon’s recent guidance urging greater use of commercial space technologies, the U.S. Space Force on April 10 released its own blueprint for integrating private-sector capabilities. In a speech at the 39th Space Symposium, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said the strategy serves as foundational guidance for military and civilian leaders tasked... Read more about Space Force unveils strategy to leverage commercial tech innovation
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DARPA transitions new technology to shield military AI systems from trickery.

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has transitioned newly developed defensive capabilities to the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, according to a senior official. The tech was born out of DARPA’s Guaranteeing AI Robustness Against Deception (GARD) program, which kicked off a few years ago. “That is a program that’s focused on building defenses against adversarial... Read more about DARPA transitions new technology to shield military AI systems from trickery.
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Experts Reflect on Recent Shifts in AI Ecosystem

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The field of artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, and the U.S. government is working to adapt to these constant changes as quickly as possible. To ensure that AI is brought in successfully, federal organizations have devised new strategies to guide their adoption of AI tools. During a panel discussion at the Potomac Officers Club’s 5th Annual AI Summit last week, experts shared their... Read more about Experts Reflect on Recent Shifts in AI Ecosystem
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AFRL Showcases Key Programs at 2024 Space Symposium

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AFRL Showcases Key Programs at 2024 Space Symposium MARCH 27, 2024 – The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, will feature several space-related technologies and programs during the 39th Space Symposium at the Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 8-11, 2024. “As the Department of the Air Force re-optimizes for Great Power Competition and the U.S. Space Force ensures continued... Read more about AFRL Showcases Key Programs at 2024 Space Symposium
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Air Force's AFWERX program aims to connect with academia and industry to fund tech development

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WASHINGTON - The AFWERX program, launched by the United States Air Force (USAF) under its Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) division, acts as a catalyst for fostering innovation within the military sphere. Serving as a collaborative platform, it aims to expedite the development of solutions to tackle challenges encountered by the Air Force. AFWERX collaborates with a diverse array of... Read more about Air Force's AFWERX program aims to connect with academia and industry to fund tech development
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Inside the work of the Air Force Research Lab’s Digital Capabilities Directorate

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The Air Force Research Lab last March established its Digital Capabilities Directorate to speed up its modernization pursuits and enable its scientists and engineers to explore and more efficiently collaborate via a growing suite of emerging technologies. The directorate fuses together former AFRL’s elements, like its Research Collaboration and Computing Directorate, as well as the lab’s former... Read more about Inside the work of the Air Force Research Lab’s Digital Capabilities Directorate
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