The Pentagon must make a culture shift to embrace innovation

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People are the bedrock of our nation’s military and create the culture that is foundational for innovation. But thus far, our Department of Defense is falling short of building an organization where people are encouraged to lead, make mistakes as they learn, challenge outdated thinking and pursue new creative initiatives. That sort of culture is essential to success on the battlefield. And a... Read more about The Pentagon must make a culture shift to embrace innovation
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Air Force Launches New Stealthy Tanker Program, with Delivery Projected for 2040

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The Air Force launched its search for the Next-Generation Air-Refueling System (NGAS), a stealthy tanker project intended to deliver its first aircraft around 2040, with a Jan. 31 request for information to industry. The new tanker is to be capable of surviving in contested airspace, but the service is open to all ideas about its size and performance. Contractors are invited to submit ideas for... Read more about Air Force Launches New Stealthy Tanker Program, with Delivery Projected for 2040
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AFRL, NASA Partner to Deploy Sensor Tech for Space Weather Observation

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The Air Force Research Laboratory has partnered with NASA to launch a sensor experiment in space to study how space weather in the ionosphere affects communication navigation and communication systems. The Gridded Retarding Ion Drift Sensor, developed by the AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate, was released from the International Space Station aboard NASA’s Plasma Enhancements in the Ionosphere... Read more about AFRL, NASA Partner to Deploy Sensor Tech for Space Weather Observation
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DOD releases Small Business Strategy

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WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Department of Defense released its Small Business Strategy Jan. 26. The strategy promotes a strong, dynamic, and robust small business industrial base by focusing on reducing barriers to entry, increasing set-aside competitions, and leveraging programs to grow the industrial base. “From manufacturers providing the critical parts that we need for our arsenal – to technology... Read more about DOD releases Small Business Strategy
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Howard University becomes first HBCU to partner with the Pentagon

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Howard University becomes the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to partner with the Pentagon for military technology research featuring a five-year, $90 million contract. The research center is the first Department of Defense university research center sponsored by the Air Force and will focus on tactical autonomy, according to president of Howard University Wayne A.I... Read more about Howard University becomes first HBCU to partner with the Pentagon
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New AFRL mission area leads integrate, execute space S&T needs

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Commander Maj. Gen. Heather Pringle announced new space mission area leads, or MAL, in December 2022. With the growing national space community, she said, adding space MALs will help support the range of customers in the expanding ecosystem. “The team will build a critical communication path with the Space Force... Read more about New AFRL mission area leads integrate, execute space S&T needs
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AFRL infrastructure projects boost readiness, security

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) -- While the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, is notable for developments inside the lab, a series of projects at AFRL sites across the U.S. is modernizing infrastructure and strengthening science and technology capabilities for national defense. These projects include new rocket fabrication machines in California, increased security measures in... Read more about AFRL infrastructure projects boost readiness, security
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Machine Learning, AI Needed For JADC2 Secure Comms

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The Pentagon-wide effort to connect sensors to shooters to gain decision dominance should prioritize secure communications, industry executives said. The Air Force is looking at new technologies to support its contribution to the joint all-domain command and control, or JADC2, campaign, including systems that use machine learning and artificial intelligence to speed up comms. A secure... Read more about Machine Learning, AI Needed For JADC2 Secure Comms
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Air Passenger Taxis and Air Ambulance Are Seen as the Biggest eVTOL Growth Markets

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Air passenger taxis, air ambulance and cargo transport are seen as the three areas of the eVTOL market that will see the biggest growth over the next five years. This is according to new research from Horizon Aircraft, an innovative leader in hybrid electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aerial vehicles, with private equity and venture capital professionals. Key to growth of the eVTOL... Read more about Air Passenger Taxis and Air Ambulance Are Seen as the Biggest eVTOL Growth Markets
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AFMC releases 2023 Strategic Plan

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) -- The Air Force Materiel Command released a new Strategic Plan outlining the ways it will work to deliver the advanced, integrated materiel capabilities the Air Force needs to deter aggression and prevail against the modern adversarial threats. The AFMC plan directly aligns to the seven Department of the Air Force Operational Imperatives and focuses on... Read more about AFMC releases 2023 Strategic Plan
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