AFWERX Operations and Support
Abstract
The AFWERX mission is to transition agile, affordable, and accelerated capabilities by teaming innovative technology developers with Airmen and Guardian talent. AFWERX leverages Spark (the Airmen and Guardian talent base), AFVentures (the dual-use expanded technology base), and Prime (technology transitions) to scale and accelerate the capability. Funding in this project supports AFWERX research and development, innovation hubs, and information technology, public affairs, and marketing. The Spark mission is to inspire and enable Airmen and Guardians to unleash their potential and to drive capability development that increases the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of life of the warfighter. AFWERX uses Spark to discover and translate innovative talent into executable projects by facilitating stakeholder alignment through workshops and challenges. This connection brings together the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of our Airmen and Guardians to solve Air and Space Force technology and capability gaps. Next-Gen Large Aircraft aims to accelerate prototyping and widespread adoption of blended wing body aircraft for military and commercial applications, leveraging common goals among DOD and allied nations, commercial airlines and freight companies, other industry partners, and private investors. Cargo, tanker, and non-stealth bomber aircraft account for approximately 40% of DOD's total annual operational energy consumption, estimated to be about 1.2 billion gallons per year. Next-Gen Large Aircraft endeavors to meaningfully reduce fuel delivery logistical challenges, and prime the U.S. commercial aerospace sector to advance 21st century airframe designs in similar manner as military-developed aircraft primed commercial aircraft derivatives in the mid-20th century.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 640856_0604009F_4_3600_PB_2024
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