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.
July 13, 2023 Range group launches new mission control room New facility supports major weapons acquisition program testing
June 20, 2023 Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office has new director AFSEO is the Air Force center of excellence for aircraft-store compatibility
June 20, 2023 Eglin celebrates Juneteenth National holiday commemorates the end of enslavement in the United States
June 13, 2023 Eglin pilots undergo water survival training Survival skills necessary in water landings
April 13, 2022 Electric rotary aircraft completes first Eglin flight Lift Hexa, an electric, vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, flew for approximately 10 minutes and reached a height of about 50 feet.