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May 7, 2025
Modeling and Simulation – Exploring Lethality Before It’s Built

Before a new weapon system is ever built, flown or fired, it begins in a simulated environment digitally constructed, dynamically tested and refined in real time. This is the domain of modeling and simulation, the critical first phase in the development of lethality within the Air Force Test
May 7, 2025
AFTC Plans and Programs: Powering the Future of Air Force Test

The Air Force Test Center’s Plans and Programs Directorate, known as XP, plays a quiet but powerful role in ensuring AFTC remains on the cutting edge of aerospace testing and evaluation.
May 5, 2025
T-7A Red Hawk completes successful Escape System Sled Test

This test brings the Air Force one step closer to fully qualifying the T-7A Red Hawk's escape system for instructor and student pilots.
May 2, 2025
Charting the Digital Course: AFTC Hosts Fourth Annual DMM Summit

From April 23 to 25, the fourth annual Digital Materiel Management Test and Evaluation Summit served as a pulse check on the Air Force’s digital modernization journey and a launchpad for the future.
May 1, 2025
DAF begins ground testing for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, selects Beale AFB as the preferred location for aircraft readiness unit

The Department of the Air Force has begun ground testing for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, marking a major milestone in its effort to integrate autonomous systems into the future force.
April 29, 2025
Edwards showcases readiness to AFMC commander

Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, visited here April 13–15 to gain greater insights into the 412th Test Wing’s mission readiness, to include installation support, warfighting readiness, and capability to support an increasing demand for test operations.
April 28, 2025
Trilateral E-7A Agreement Marks New Milestone with KC-46 Certification

In a historic first, the U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and Royal Air Force (RAF) collaborated to rapidly improve global combat capability while gathering critical test data for future acquisition of the E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.
April 28, 2025
Aerial networking capability flies at Emerald Flag 25-1

A U.S. Air Force aerial networking capability recently completed flight testing at Hanscom AFB prior to Emerald Flag 25-1 this month.
April 24, 2025
Desert Showdown: Forging Readiness and Resilience at Edwards AFB

The unforgiving Mojave Desert set the stage for the 412th Medical Group’s inaugural “Desert Showdown,” a first responder-centric obstacle course designed to push teams to their limits both mentally and physically was held April 10 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
April 21, 2025
Modernizing the IT backbone: the Air Force’s commitment to critical infrastructure

Department of the Air Force senior leaders from across the IT and acquisitions community emphasized the importance of investing in critical infrastructure and information systems across Air and Space Force installations.

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