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Source: United States Air Force
Headline: McConnell AFB team member creates innovative solution to persistent problem
A McConnell Air Force Base Innovation Lab initiative led to the creation of a 3D-printed funnel that improves KC-46A Pegasus engine servicing. The innovation, developed by Tech. Sgt. Brandon Branstetter, reduces oil spillage and saves the Air Force procurement time and money by utilizing durable, fuel-resistant thermoplastic polyurethane.
Source: United States Air Force
Headline: National Robot Rodeo ropes in emerging EOD technologies
With over 25 industry partners in attendance, the goal of this year’s rodeo was to put technologies and prototypes into the hands of bomb experts in the earlier stages of development to test their capabilities, identify issues and evaluate equipment that could make its way to the field.
Source: United States Air Force
Headline: Development ecosystem lays foundation for delivering combat-effective, agile, adaptive airpower at scale
In line with DAF’s efforts to reoptimize for GPC, leaders at AETC are following through on upgrading the service’s development ecosystem with a goal of providing digital-age training and education in alignment with the evolving needs of the warfighter.
Source: United States Air Force
Headline: AFSFC reaches final phase of fielding Model Defender gear
A four-year initiative to modernize the day-to-day equipment of active-duty Air Force security forces defenders reached its fifth and final phase recently with the award of a $39 million contract for state-of-the-art defender gear.
Source: United States Air Force
Headline: Around the Air Force: PCS Allowances, Air Task Forces, All-Volunteer Force
In this week’s look around the Air Force, a policy update provides better financial security during school and training moves, Air Task Forces test new ways to generate deployable Units of Action under the AFFORGEN model, and senior leaders meet to discuss the state of the force and explore strategies for improving recruitment and talent management.
Source: United States Air Force
Headline: DAF announces Spark Tank 2024 finalists
The Spark Tank team presented the top 15 ideas identified through pairwise voting and subject matter expert evaluations from this year’s pool of submissions. DAF senior leaders convened to review and discuss the merits of each idea, reaching consensus to identify Spark Tank 2024’s six finalists.
Source: United States Air Force
Headline: DoD releases findings from independent panel review of Microelectronics Quantifiable Assurance Effort
The National Defense Authorization Act of 2023 directed the DAF chief scientist to assemble an independent panel of experts and conduct a review of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering’s Microelectronics Quantifiable Assurance efforts.
Source: United States Air Force
Headline: Connected battlespace modernizes fight in Indo-Pacific
Utah Air National Guard’s 151st Air Refueling Wing, working with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Test Center, sent their modified KC-135 Stratotanker to Kadena Air Base for use in the Western Pacific during Northern Edge 23-2.
Source: United States Air Force
Headline: AFMC innovation team revolutionizes stealth fighter fleet
An F-35A Lightning II recently took flight with a complement of software applications developed by government and industry providers previously tested on the F-22 Raptor – demonstrating for the first time the ability to use the same tactical software applications on both stealth fighters.
Source: United States Air Force
Headline: Seeing into the future: AF looks to AI for data analysis
Tomorrow’s operating environment requires Airmen to have the most accurate and up-to-date intelligence to act quickly in real time, today. Headquarters Air Staff have developed six software programs for career fields using AI to conduct data analysis.