July 24, 2020 Edwards announces Voice Communication System Upgrade contract Set to replace and modernize the aging voice communications system currently used to support flight test operations within the Ridley Mission Control Center, Birk Flight Test Facility, Mission Control Rooms and various support facilities throughout the Air Force Test Center.
July 15, 2020 Eglin squadron begins radar system tests on CV-22 413th Flight Test Squadron responsible for testing.
July 14, 2020 416th FLTS, AFRL tests “Gray Wolf” prototype cruise missile The 416th Flight Test Squadron recently completed a round of tests of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s “Gray Wolf” prototype cruise missile at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
July 13, 2020 New flag-level exercise coming to Eglin First-ever event will incorporate ground, space, and air platforms and provide operational and experimental exercise scenarios.
July 8, 2020 Eglin test squadron makes transport module 'air worthy' Testers certify the Negatively Pressurized Conex Lite for operational use on AF C-130 fleet.
July 1, 2020 Plant 42 changes leadership Air Force Operating Location Air Force Plant 42 changed leadership hands during a Change of Leadership Ceremony at Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, July 1.
July 1, 2020 “Remote hands” allow upgrades to stay on schedule The 46th Test Squadron works with Hanscom AFB's Weather Systems Branch.
June 26, 2020 Edwards AFB Flight Test Museum Reaches Next Milestone, Closer to Reality The Air Force Flight Test Museum Foundation achieved an important milestone, June 25, when concrete was poured at the site of the future museum that will be located just outside of the Edwards Air Force Base’s West Gate.
June 23, 2020 Edwards AFB announces “hybrid” airshow The 412th Test Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Matthew Higer, announced the 2020 Aerospace Valley Air Show in October will be a “hybrid event.” Higer announced the change to the airshow during a live-stream town hall, June 19.