Episode 78 – Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Airpower: Closer than You Think

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In episode 78 of the Aerospace Advantage, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Airpower: Closer than You Think, host John “Slick” Baum speaks with a seasoned remotely piloted aircraft operator—Brigadier General Houston Cantwell, who commands the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Force—and an engineer who specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions, Dr. Anastacia... Read more about Episode 78 – Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Airpower: Closer than You Think
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Space Force selects 125 industry proposals for on-orbit servicing technologies

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WASHINGTON — SpaceWERX, the technology arm of the U.S. Space Force, has selected 125 industry teams for the initial phase of the Orbital Prime program, an effort to develop technologies for orbital debris cleanup and other space services. Each team will receive a $250,000 contract to flesh out their concepts and do early design work, officials told SpaceNews. Read more about Space Force selects 125 industry proposals for on-orbit servicing technologies
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U.S. Air Force Successfully Tests New GBU-31 JDAM Anti-Ship Variant

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The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Eglin Air Force Base’s Integrated Test Team recently demonstrated a new low-cost, air-delivered smart weapon capability intended to defeat maritime threats. The test, which happened on April 28, 2022, saw an F-15E Strike Eagle releasing a modified 2,000-pound GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and successfully destroying a full-scale... Read more about U.S. Air Force Successfully Tests New GBU-31 JDAM Anti-Ship Variant
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Smart and Fast: New Tech Speeds HCF Qualification of New Materials

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New high cycle fatigue (HCF) testing technology will allow aerospace building materials to be vetted more quickly and efficiently for future use, and with much more information gathered during the testing process. With the support of SBIR/STTR, Utah-based FractureLab has developed a fatigue testing rig that is between twenty-five and one thousand times faster than conventional testing methods... Read more about Smart and Fast: New Tech Speeds HCF Qualification of New Materials
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Spark Tank Finalists: Video Games as the Future of Training?

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The Department of the Air Force’s annual Spark Tank competition takes place March 4, when six teams will take to the stage at the AFA Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Fla. Each team will pitch the most senior leaders in the Air and Space Forces on how their innovations can save money, improve the lives of Airmen and Guardians, and transform the department. Air Force Magazine is highlighting one team... Read more about Spark Tank Finalists: Video Games as the Future of Training?
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Under AFRL Contract, Leidos to Pursue ‘Mjolnir’ High Power Microwave Counter Drone System

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The Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) directed energy directorate at Kirtland AFB, N.M., has awarded a $26 million contract to Leidos [LDOS] to develop the company’s Mjölnir high power microwave (HPM) weapon against adversary drones. Read more about Under AFRL Contract, Leidos to Pursue ‘Mjolnir’ High Power Microwave Counter Drone System
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U.S. intelligence wants to track currently undetectable orbital space debris

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The U.S. intelligence community — which builds and operates Earth observation and communications satellites for military or intelligence applications — is looking for solutions to the space debris problem. The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), in a request for information posted Feb. 10, asks for “innovative approaches to detect and track currently undetectable orbital... Read more about U.S. intelligence wants to track currently undetectable orbital space debris
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Griffiss Institute seeks teams for defense innovation program

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The Griffiss Institute is looking for a few good teams – 10 to be exact – to take part in a 12-week defense innovation program that begins in May. The competition for the 10 slots is open to startups developing defense applications for artificial intelligence/machine learning, cyber, quantum, and UAS solutions with potential to improve American national security and economic competitiveness... Read more about Griffiss Institute seeks teams for defense innovation program
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Air Force Research Lab to Release Solicitation for Cislunar Domain Awareness Solicitation in March

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The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory is planning to solicit offers in March for a satellite experiment that will track space objects between geostationary orbit and the moon, Defense News reported Monday. Col. Eric Felt, director of AFRL’s Space Vehicles Directorate, said in a recent C4ISRNET interview that an award for the Cislunar Highway Patrol System is expected in summer ahead of a planned... Read more about Air Force Research Lab to Release Solicitation for Cislunar Domain Awareness Solicitation in March
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