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AFWERX

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The partnership between the Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX aims to accelerate small business proposal to award timelines.

Mentioned as: AFWERXTechnical ProductDec 22, 2025AFWERX Selects Star Catcher for Phase II SBIR Award

The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) process.

Mentioned as: AFWERXTechnical ProductDec 22, 2025AFWERX Selects Star Catcher for Phase II SBIR Award

Under the AFWERX SBIR contract, Viridian plans to assemble and test-fire the propulsion system on the ground over the next two years.

Mentioned as: AFWERXNarrative GeneralOct 17, 2025Exclusive: Viridian Wins Air-Breathing DoD SBIR

The tests were financed through the STRATFI funding program of AFWERX for the development of aerospace technologies.

Mentioned as: AFWERXNarrative GeneralSep 28, 2025Electra.aero al Future Flag con velivoli ibridi

The UHF Planar DRA radar was partially funded by a 2023 Direct to Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award from AFWERX to support U.S. Space Force requirements.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipDec 10, 2024LeoLabs Enhances Ability to Discover and Respond to Adversarial Space Activity with Next-Generation Radar in Arizona

Under an AFWERX SBIR announced in May, Solstar is developing radiation-hardened Wi‑Fi access points and client Wi‑Fi Network Cards to support rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking for in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing applications.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipOct 29, 2024Solstar poised for key narrowband- communications test

In 2023, AFWERX awarded Solstar a $1,250,000 SBIR Phase 2 contract to continue development of the Deke Space Communicator.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipOct 29, 2024Solstar poised for key narrowband- communications test

Solstar is designing the Continuous Spacecraft System Communications Wideband unit, known as the Slayton Space Communicator, under a $1,250,000 AFWERX SBIR Phase 2 contract announced in April.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipOct 29, 2024Solstar poised for key narrowband- communications test

The $1,900,000 Hydrosat contract is part of the AFWERX Tactical Finance program known as TACFI.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipOct 16, 2024Hydrosat gains million$ contract from the U.S.A.F. to enhance thermal imagery for National Defense

Mobius Logic, Inc. was selected by AFWERX for a Tactical Fund Increase (TACFI) contract worth $3,200,000 focused on developing AI and reinforcement learning tools for an asymmetric autonomous space fleet and augmenting the existing manned fleet to address Department of the Air Force challenges.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipSep 9, 2024Mobius Logic, Inc. wins million$ TACFI Award

Since 2019, AFWERX has executed over 6,200 new contracts worth more than $4,700,000,000.

Mentioned as: AFWERXTechnical ProductSep 9, 2024Mobius Logic, Inc. wins million$ TACFI Award

AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian, and contractor personnel at five hubs and sites and executes an annual $1,400,000,000 budget.

Mentioned as: AFWERXTechnical ProductSep 9, 2024Mobius Logic, Inc. wins million$ TACFI Award

Outpost Technologies Corporation will receive a $33.2 million, four-year Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) contract from AFWERX Air Force Ventures to develop and test a scalable heat shield, payload bus, and paragliding system for a Joint Precision Orbital Cargo (J-POC) space vehicle.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipAug 28, 2024USAF selects Outpost for million$$ award for scalable Earth return vehicle

AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian, and contractor personnel at five hubs and sites and executes an annual $1,400,000,000 budget.

Mentioned as: AFWERXTechnical ProductAug 28, 2024USAF selects Outpost for million$$ award for scalable Earth return vehicle

Since 2019, AFWERX has executed over 6,100 new contracts worth more than $4,000,000,000.

Mentioned as: AFWERXTechnical ProductAug 28, 2024USAF selects Outpost for million$$ award for scalable Earth return vehicle

The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to change the pool of potential SBIR/STTR applicants by expanding opportunities to small businesses.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipJul 21, 2024HawkEye 360 awarded AFWERX SBIR Phase II contract

HawkEye 360 has been selected by AFWERX for an SBIR Phase II contract focused on delivering RFGeo® and RFIQ™ data to address challenges in the Department of the Air Force.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipJul 21, 2024HawkEye 360 awarded AFWERX SBIR Phase II contract

HawkEye 360 will collaborate with AFWERX to contribute to innovative advancements aimed at enhancing national security.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipJul 21, 2024HawkEye 360 awarded AFWERX SBIR Phase II contract

AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian, and contractor personnel at five hubs and sites and executes an annual $1,400,000,000 budget.

Mentioned as: AFWERXTechnical ProductJul 18, 2024HawkEye 360 Awarded SBIR Phase II Contract to Enhance National Defense

Since 2019, AFWERX has executed over 6,100 new contracts worth more than $4,000,000,000.

Mentioned as: AFWERXTechnical ProductJul 18, 2024HawkEye 360 Awarded SBIR Phase II Contract to Enhance National Defense
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