Roper: Air Force of the future is faster, smarter, bolder
“To become a more competitive acquisition system, the Air Force needs to be aware of trends in technology,” Roper said. “The world is changing, we have to change with it. The key is to decide which technology will be successful and being able to act on…
Air Force releases 2019 Artificial Intelligence Strategy
The strategy provides definition, context and purpose for artificial intelligence in the Air Force, and is the service’s annex to the Department of Defense Artificial Intelligence Strategy.
AFH1 phone app available now on Apple and Google Play
The AFH1 app includes the “The Air Force Handbook 1,” and study guide, as well as Air Force Instruction 36-2618, The Enlisted Force Structure, known as the “The Little Brown Book.” There is also access to the “The Little Blue Book” which focuses on the…
BESPIN-AFIMSC alliance improves mission support capabilities
BESPIN and AFIMSC are partnering to develop two mobile applications: an app connecting the military community to base events and an app to improve contractor accountability. The apps were two of the top three ideas chosen during AFIMSC’s inaugural Inno…
Air Force advances innovation at “Spark Collider”
In Air Force-speak, the Spark Collider “will accelerate the matching of Air Force problems with viable solutions” by being equal parts speed dating, tech showcase and pitch sessions. The Air Force’s effort to innovate is part of a central tenet for def…
AFRL licenses second technology to local firm
This marker, along with a second patent by Brott and his team involving infrared phosphor technology, has recently been licensed to Battle Sight Technologies, which expands to their existing collection of infrared technologies. This technology works si…
Innovation Boosts Fleet Readiness
In the new age of warfare, Navy has been using modern technologies to solve problems demonstrating the potential to increase fleet readiness even further and strengthen our Navy for the future. Whether it’s additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, unmanned systems or mobile applications, Navy has been implementing the newest technologies and increasing the rate …
Vice President Pence visits Vandenberg AFB
Vice President Michael R. Pence made his way to the Combined Space Operations Center where he was greeted by Maj. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, 14th Air Force commander, and received briefings on the evolution of launch operations at the Western Range and C…
Air Force announces Network-as-a-Service agreement
The third agreement made under the Enterprise IT as-a-Service (EITaaS) risk reduction effort is part of a multi-year initiative that aims to modernize the Air Force digital backbone through leap-ahead advancements in technologies and delivery models.
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Air Force announces Compute and Store agreement
The Air Force has taken another step toward Acting Secretary Michael Donovan’s goal of becoming a digital Air Force through the award of a Compute and Store agreement June 21.