Advanced / Transformational Technology
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Nuclear ModernizationAF Global Strike Command Leader Expects Cost of New ICBM to Increase in Short Term
The leader of Air Force Global Strike Command expects the cost of the service’s new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to increase in the short term, he said April 17. However, […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyNew Air Force S&T Strategy Recommends Forming CTO Position
The Air Force wants to stand up a new civilian chief technology officer position whose role would be to oversee science and technology S&T efforts across the service, and have […]
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Air ForceAir Force Releases RFI Seeking New Airborne ISR, Geoint Capabilities
The Air Force on Monday released a request for information seeking new airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities that can fill in service technology shortfalls for the coming fiscal year. […]
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Air ForceAir Force’s Next Pitch Day to Focus on Space
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Citing overwhelming success at the first-ever Air Force Pitch Day in March, the service announced a second opportunity for companies to get on contract in minutes […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyArnold Defense Receives First Order For New Land-Based Laser Guided Rocket Launcher
Arnold Defense said Monday the company has received its first order for the FLETCHER land-based version of its laser-guided rocket launcher. The new capability allows 2.75-inch precision laser-guided rockets, built […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyNew Collins Electric Aircraft Lab Has High-Voltage Engine Goals
ROCKFORD, Ill.–A new $50 million high-voltage lab, “The Grid,” being built by Collins Aerospace here, will serve as the design and testing center for developing a 1-megawatt (MW) motor, motor […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyTurkish Foreign Minister: S-400 ‘Will Not Be a Threat’ to NATO
Turkey’s foreign minister claimed April 3 that his country’s intended purchase of the Russian-made S-400 air defense system will not pose a threat to NATO systems, including the F-35 Joint […]
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ArmyArmy’s Retooled Rapid Capabilities Office To Focus On Hypersonics, Directed Energy And Space Technologies
The head of the Army’s newly retooled rapid capabilities office said senior leadership has tasked his organization with a focus to specifically deliver emerging hypersonics, directed energy and low-Earth orbit […]
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Air ForceAir Force Looking to Field New ‘Skyborg’ AI Concept by 2023
The Air Force Research Laboratory is aiming to field the new prototype autonomous, unmanned combat air vehicle dubbed “Skyborg” by 2023, the service said March 27. Air Force Assistant Secretary […]
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ArmyArmy Official: Beam Control Improvements ‘Next Frontier’ for Directed Energy Efforts
The Army’s directed energy offices have made strides to develop laser systems with successful beam control capabilities, but the science and technology community could use more help from industry to […]