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.AFWERX, the #innovation arm of the U.S. Air Force, unleashes small business and startup ingenuity to tackle the most pressing challenges, helping to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and accelerate #technology transition to operational capability.
Armed with Science34,276 views • 11 months ago

.Hack-A-Sat recently brought together the world’s best security researchers to test the U.S. satellite network for vulnerabilities. The #partnership between Space Systems Command, Air Force Research Lab - AFRL & The Aerospace Corporation helps improve the security & resilience of #space systems. #HackASat4
Armed with Science62,677 views • 2 years ago

When it comes to logistics in contested environments, there are many challenges & processes. During #PCC5, the @usmc showcased multi-domain concepts, demonstrated advanced capabilities & tested future ideas for the joint services, multinational allies & partners. #innovation
Armed with Science29,779 views • 1 year ago

Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. The Air Force Research Lab - AFRL is creating seamless #partnerships between pilots and autonomous systems through tech that can understand and adapt to human intent, allowing the U.S. to stay ahead of the #technology hype curve.
Armed with Science23,371 views • 1 year ago

Training @usnavy submariners is getting easier thanks to AR & VR technologies. At Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport, engineers use commercial gaming tech to produce simulations to teach sailors how to maintain the fleet. The applications save time & money, and they're familiar to gaming sailors.
Armed with Science24,408 views • 1 year ago

A laser engraver at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport is one of many technologies helping to create repair parts for U.S. Navy subs & ships. The Keyport Innovation Center, where the engraver is housed, lets personnel learn new AM skills and create prototypes for new concepts:
Armed with Science27,606 views • 1 year ago

The future of amphibious landings. Thanks to U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) & U.S. Army ERDC, @usmc has a new surf observation tool to streamline forecasting surf zone conditions, providing real-time, precise data to make informed decisions when bringing vessels ashore:
Armed with Science26,275 views • 1 year ago

.10th Mountain Div. soldiers at Joint Multinational Readiness Center recently tested new unmanned aerial drone systems & a “robotic mule” called the Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport system as part of a @usarmy initiative to use new tech to enhance warfighter #readiness and crisis response.
Armed with Science28,120 views • 1 year ago

More lethal. More survivable. More mobile. More flexible. By emphasizing speed, agility & technology integration, the @usarmy is adapting its organizations & delivering new #technology to soldiers so they can experiment, #innovate and be ready to fight on a modern battlefield.
Armed with Science23,338 views • 1 year ago

.Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport experts are leading the way in additive manufacturing by creating & repairing parts for the submarine industrial base. Learn more about the facility & its collaborative innovation center that's teaching employees skills to create new tech:
Armed with Science24,255 views • 1 year ago

Space flight = the ultimate team sport. In 2024, NASA opened new doors of discovery on the moon & beyond. From the total solar eclipse & the CHAPEA Mars simulation to the Artemis Accords & new supersonic aircraft, see the highlights of #NASA’s biggest year yet. #Bestof2024
Armed with Science24,921 views • 1 year ago

Meet the Space Cowboys! These Vandenberg Space Force Base Guardians handle, transport & position the motors of Minotaur IV rockets that do ballistics tests or deliver satellites into orbit. This team is the DOD’s only expeditionary space launch & transport capability:
Armed with Science19,074 views • 1 year ago

Unleashing the next generation of talent. Hundreds of high schoolers recently competed at a San Diego FIRST Robotics Competition and were mentored by @usnavy employees who, aside from teaching technical aspects, coached leadership & cooperation skills. #STEM #NAVWAR #robotics
Armed with Science19,836 views • 1 year ago

Project Convergence Capstone 5 will test out new UAS, counter-UAS & air space control systems in a joint, multination experiment. The U.S. Army-hosted PCC-5 will provide a critical venue to ID & refine recommendations to transform the services & ensure warfighter #readiness.
Armed with Science20,085 views • 1 year ago

The Refinery aims to build world-class innovators & accelerate their tactical prototypes to adopt the right capabilities into the U.S. Air Force. The AFWERX #innovation accelerator has shaped projects & provided value to the AF through in-person training:
Armed with Science19,378 views • 1 year ago















