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Air Force To Review Research Portfolio

By Marc Selinger

Monday, September 18th, 2017

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Air Force To Review Research Portfolio

Heather Wilson testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on her nomination to be Air Force secretary. (Air Force photo)

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -- With potential adversaries rapidly improving their capabilities, the U.S. Air Force is launching a year-long review of its research efforts to ensure it is poised to keep its technological edge, service Secretary Heather Wilson announced Sept. 18.The review will identify basic and applied research areas that are key to improving the Air Force’s air and space power over the next 10 to 20 years. It will also look for opportunities to expand partnerships with states, consortia,…

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