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. 28, 2023 Kirtland uses innovation to help send satellites to space The Air Force relies on its Airmen to be innovators that bring new processes and technologies to life. A group of 58th Special Operations Wing Airmen from the aircraft metals technology shop at Kirtland Air Force Base took up this challenge when they used their metals technology expertise to create
Sept. 25, 2023 Firefighters innovate confined spaces training apparatus Firefighters from Youngstown Air Reserve Station spent several months researching, designing, building and testing an in-house confined spaces training obstacle course, which is now being used to enhance base firefighter safety and capabilities.
Sept. 22, 2023 Robot dogs designed to save lives “These robot dogs not only have the potential to save Airmen's lives, but they also serve as a reminder of how valuable your voice is, regardless of rank.”
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. 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.