Nov. 15, 2023 New telemetry facility redefines testing with remote capabilities The 96th Test Wing’s Eglin Range Control Complex officially opened here Nov. 9, 2023. The newly constructed facility augments telemetry communications for the Eglin Gulf Test Range.
Nov. 14, 2023 Test Center commander visits rotary wing squadron Air Force Test Center and former 96th Test Wing commander toured the Air Force's only rotary wing developmental test squadron Nov. 9 at Duke Field, north of Eglin.
Nov. 14, 2023 Alia on the move BETA Technologies Alia, an electric aircraft, continues testing at Duke Field.
Nov. 13, 2023 Electric Alia begins flight testing at Eglin The goal of this first test was to examine battery usage over certain distances with specific power configurations as well as the ground logistics of executing back-to-back flights with an electric aircraft.
Nov. 6, 2023 Airmen battle with weapons The quick paced competition pitted the F-16 Fighting Falcon Blue team against the F-15 Eagle Red team in a test of knowledge, proficiency, speed and skill.
Nov. 6, 2023 Building Bombs Two ammunition teams rapidly constructed the bombs intended for loading onto F-15 and F-16 jet planes by the weapons load crew.
Nov. 2, 2023 AI, autonomy proving ground hosts first 3rd-party developer Over several short test flights, the team demonstrated their autonomous object detection and landing, as well as several other features during their time here.
Nov. 1, 2023 Climatic Lab used for special ops cold weather training Part of 1st Special Operations Wing's Mission Sustainment Team training