DECEMBER 15, 2020 - “This year is a story of hope,” said Tech. Sgt. Lou Splichal, Operation Christmas Drop 2020 senior enlisted leader. “To come here and show that we can still do this mission, which we are accustomed to doing, but moreover, ensure that it takes care of people, is at the heart of it all.” Andersen Air Force Base, Guam united with Yokota Air Base, Japan and … [Read more...]
First Space Test Fundamentals Course Begins in January
DECEMBER 15, 2020 - The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School convenes the first-ever Space Test Fundamentals course Jan. 4, 2021. The selection board results were announced Dec. 10. “This important milestone would not have been possible without the vision of U.S. Space Force leaders. The value of agile, disciplined test and evaluation spans all domains, which is why the Air … [Read more...]
B-1B Lancer Completes Successful External Release Demonstration
DECEMBER 15, 2020 - The 419th Flight Test Squadron successfully conducted an external weapon release demonstration at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 4. “The Air Force Test Center is enthusiastically teaming with the Air Force Global Strike Command to enable greater flexibility in bomber payloads,” said Maj. Gen. Christopher Azzano, Air Force Test Center commander. … [Read more...]
Air Force, DoD Leaders Discuss Cutting-Edge Innovations
DECEMBER 14, 2020 - Leaders from the Defense Department's Defense Innovation Unit and the Air Force spoke today about DIU and AFWERX collaborative projects. AFWERX is a program for entrepreneurs within the Air Force intended to circumvent bureaucracy and engage innovation. DIU Director Michael Brown took part in an AFWERX panel with Air Force Secretary Barbara M. Barrett, … [Read more...]
Air Force Awards Contracts for Skyborg Prototypes
DECEMBER 10, 2020 - The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded contracts to three companies to produce missionized unmanned aerial vehicle prototypes with the ability to fly in experimentation events while teaming with manned aircraft. The contracts were awarded with a 24-month period of performance to the following companies: Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems … [Read more...]