June 5, 2024 Engineers modify heavy lift kit rescue device to improve first responder safety An Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Center for Rapid Innovation, or CRI, concept to help military first responders lift heavy objects and quickly exit contested environments went from idea to field testing in about four months.
Nov. 21, 2023 DOD initiative focuses on warfighter's brain health, reducing risk for traumatic brain injuries The Defense Department's Warfighter Brain Health Initiative is aimed at bringing together operational and medical communities in a more unified approach toward optimizing service member's overall brain health and countering traumatic brain injuries.
Nov. 20, 2023 Air Force upgrades eye protection for aircrew The Air Force is in the process of upgrading protective eyewear for aircrew operating various aircraft around the world.
Nov. 6, 2023 Human-factors engineering modernizes Army aviation If a technology isn't intuitive, chances are, it won't be used. The Army is working to assess its aviation technology through human-factors engineering, using early soldier evaluations.
Oct. 18, 2023 C-130H Hercules avionics go digital The recently upgraded Air Force C-130H Hercules includes a new flight management system, autopilot, large glass multifunctional displays, digital engine instruments, digital backbone and terrain awareness and warning system.
Sept. 13, 2023 General stresses modernizing Air Force, balancing risk to ensure readiness Air Force Gen. David W. Allvin told a Senate committee that, if confirmed as the next chief of staff, he will press hard to follow through on modernizing and reshaping the service to meet current and emerging threats.
Sept. 5, 2023 Mobile App enhances medical care Air Force Research Laboratory researchers developed the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit to modernize medical recording and allow service members access to providers while in the field.
Aug. 29, 2023 Understanding warfighter demands, emerging solutions gives U.S. edge The Pentagon's top research and engineering official remains laser focused on providing the warfighter with an asymmetric advantage in fielding future capabilities.