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May 6, 2024
Eglin innovation tests highlight AF Week in Photos

Highlights include a 24-hour built unmanned aerial system and an electric aircraft.
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.
Oct. 30, 2023
AFWERX builds connections, spurs innovations at Eglin

Busy week Oct. 23 - 27 with engagements, a few firsts, and a new aircraft arrival among the highlights.
Oct. 27, 2023
New electric aircraft arrives for testing

The aircraft will begin a series of test flights over the next few months with the 413th Flight Test Squadron and AFWERX’s Agility Prime at Duke Field.
Oct. 26, 2023
AFWERX, FAA agree to share flight-test information

Supports efforts to advance the integration and maturation of Advanced Aircraft Mobility, including the electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and autonomous systems industries
Sept. 20, 2023
Duke Field breaks ground on first electric aircraft charging station

DUKE FIELD, Florida (AFRL) – AFWERX and one of its Prime division partners, BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company, broke ground on the first electric aircraft charging station on a military installation at Duke Field, Florida, Sept. 19, 2023. The expected completion date for the Level 3
Dec. 12, 2022
Eglin HEXA milestone featured in Around the Air Force

In this week’s look around the Air Force, new B-21 Raider long-range bomber rolls out for public view, Airmen fly the HEXA, an electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle, and the Air Force Research Lab is creating a domestic supply of rubber for aircraft tires using dandelions.
Jan. 17, 2020
AFMC seeks innovative ideas with new campaign

Submit innovative ideas and solutions to improve the AFMC mission through the U.S Air Force Ideation Platform, or Ideascale, now through September 2020.
Nov. 27, 2019
Eglin Defender chosen as Spark Tank 2020 finalist

96th Security Forces Squadron Airman's program selected for Air Force 2020 Spark Tank competition.
May 3, 2019
Innovation works

The 96th Test Wing innovation office holds a Share and Connect Workshop to promote a culture of innovation.