• Secure Processor Version 1 Increases Security Against Cyber Attacks

    The newly released, government-owned Secure Processor was designed with unique cyber security hardware and software features for resistance and resiliency against cyber attacks. Version 1 was designed for IBM's 65nm 10LPe manufacturing process. The chip has four processors, each of which have an 8

  • One-Bit Random Number Generator

    An AFRL nanocomputing research team has invented a one-bit random number generator using in-house developed Al/CuxO/Cu memristive devices. This invention generates a truly random binary value in which the resistance of the memristive devices serves as the analog bit values. The resistance values and

  • Super Abrasive Machining Process Benefits Complex Engines

    Air Force Research Laboratory engineers originated an Advanced Manufacturing Propulsion Initiative (AMPI) program that advances a high-speed grinding process for complex engine structures. The initiative leveraged internal efforts from Pratt & Whitney, providing the final risk reduction to

  • Deployed Scientist Helps AF Leadership Understand Afghan Population

    Air Force Research Laboratory scientist Lieutenant Colonel Alex Barelka, PhD, used his six-month deployment to Afghanistan to apply methodologies honed at home in the 711th Human Performance Wing, where he works as a Behaviorist. Lt Col Barelka, deployed last November to serve as Chief of Assessment

  • Collision Avoidance Technology Expands to F-16 Aircraft

    Through the Hybrid Technology (Hy-Tech) program, AFRL researchers have developed the Hybrid Flight Control Computer (HFLCC), which enables integration of digital cards into F-16 Analog Flight Control Computers. The HFLCC allows F-16s that are not equipped with digital flight control computers to

  • All Access Contest offers chance to win VIP parking

    Anyone registering for the 2013 Air Force Marathon before February 28 will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of our All Access Prize Packages. "This is the fourth year we've had this contest," said Robert Aguiar, Air Force Marathon Race Director, "We are filling up faster this year

  • AFRL Sensor Supports Surrogate Predator Program

    The Air Force Research Laboratory's Standoff Intelligence Detection (SID) team is supporting the Surrogate Predator program with an asset that relays real-time video to the ground for battlefield situational awareness through an AFRL-installed infrared downlink. The Surrogate Predator program

  • New AFRL Initiative Shares Artifacts, Period Pieces with Museums

    The Air Force Research Laboratory has entered into education partnership agreements with two prominent museums, the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon, and Explora Science Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The agreements allow AFRL to lend historical artifacts such as

  • ‘Life Cycle Thrust' directorate making a name throughout command

    In six months, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Propulsion Directorate has come into its own. Emphasizing the motto, "Life Cycle Thrust," the directorate prides itself on a new way of doing business.Introduced by Air Force Materiel Command in the summer of 2012, the propulsion