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.
Oct. 11, 2023 Good cybersecurity hygiene protects work, at-home networks Air Force Network users must practice safe internet hygiene techniques to keep networks safe from cybercrime. These techniques are very important not only in the Department of Defense, but also at home.
Sept. 22, 2023 Space Force accepts second NOAA weather satellite The Space Force accepted the transfer of a second geostationary weather satellite from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to extend weather coverage of the Indian Ocean region.
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. 28, 2023 Malaria case prompts mosquito analysis A team of Army infectious disease experts are working to gather and analyze the genomic sequence of mosquitos following the first confirmed non-travel related malaria case in Maryland in more than 40 years.
Aug. 24, 2023 New platform IGNITEs defense innovation AFWERX has launched IGNITE, a platform where defense users can search for and easily interact with thousands of small businesses that have secured previous Department of the Air Force Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Technology Transfer awards.
Aug. 16, 2023 DAF selects JetZero to develop blended wing body aircraft prototype The Department of the Air Force selected JetZero for the next phase of a blended wing body prototype aircraft project Aug. 16.