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AFWERX

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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

HawkEye 360 has been selected by AFWERX for an SBIR Phase II contract to deliver RFGeo and RFIQ data to address challenges for the Department of the Air Force.

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

LeoLabs announced plans on 2024-06-13 to build a new radar under a $1,245,000 AFWERX contract.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipJun 13, 2024LeoLabs wins AFWERX contract to develop next-generation radar

LeoLabs invested its own funds in Direct Radiating Arrays prior to winning the AFWERX contract.

Mentioned as: AFWERXTechnical ProductJun 13, 2024LeoLabs wins AFWERX contract to develop next-generation radar

The AFWERX SBIR contract supports LeoLabs’ development of the Direct Radiating Array toward technology readiness level (TRL) 9 and engagement with Space Force end users.

Mentioned as: AFWERXTechnical ProductJun 13, 2024LeoLabs wins AFWERX contract to develop next-generation radar

RapidFlight positions its collaboration with AFWERX Autonomy Prime as enabling delivery of mission-customized autonomous aircraft with up to 80% reduced design-to-manufacture time and platform costs compared to existing solutions.

Mentioned as: afwerxTechnical ProductJun 4, 2024RapidFlight secures million$$ AFWERX autonomy prime contract

RapidFlight was awarded a contract valued up to $10,000,000 by the United States Department of the Air Force AFWERX Autonomy Prime program to develop and produce the SPX customizable autonomous fixed-wing aircraft system.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipJun 4, 2024RapidFlight secures million$$ AFWERX autonomy prime contract

Scout Space Inc. was selected by AFWERX for an SBIR Phase I contract to advance space safety and operational effectiveness.

Mentioned as: AFWERXNarrative GeneralMay 30, 2024Scout Space contracted to develop efficient collision analysis framework

Solstar Space has been selected by AFWERX for an SBIR Phase I contract worth $74,752 to address challenges for the Department of the Air Force to connect spacecraft in LEO and beyond.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipMay 29, 2024Solstar Space awarded AFWERX SBIR contract for radiation hardened WiFi for spacecraft research

Under the AFWERX SBIR Phase I contract, Scout Space will develop a Collision Analysis Framework to bolster real-time spacecraft self-protection capabilities for identifying, tracking, and avoiding collisions with debris.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipMay 16, 2024Scout Space selected by AFWERX to develop collision analysis framework and advance space safety

Scout Space Inc. was selected by AFWERX for an SBIR Phase I contract to advance space safety and operational effectiveness.

Mentioned as: AFWERXNarrative GeneralMay 16, 2024Scout Space selected by AFWERX to develop collision analysis framework and advance space safety

AFWERX selected Solstar Space for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract worth $1,248,735 to address challenges for the Department of the Air Force.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipMay 9, 2024Solstar Space awarded million$ USSF contract for Slayton Wideband Space Communicator

Assured Space Access, Inc. was selected by AFWERX for an SBIR Phase II contract valued at $1,250,000.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipMay 7, 2024Assured Space wins AFWERX’s $1.25M contract to advance Space Domain Awareness for Department of the Air Force

The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to expand the pool of potential applicants to small businesses for SBIR and STTR opportunities.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipMay 7, 2024Assured Space wins AFWERX’s $1.25M contract to advance Space Domain Awareness for Department of the Air Force

Colonel Elliott Leigh, AFWERX director and Chief Commercialization Officer for the Department of the Air Force, delivered the keynote address at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas on 2024-03-08.

Mentioned as: AFWERXNarrative GeneralApr 26, 2024AFWERX Director discusses role of tech startups, quick innovation in Great Power Competition

Since 2019, AFWERX has executed 6,028 new contracts worth more than $4,000,000,000 to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and accelerate technology transition to operational capability.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipApr 26, 2024AFWERX Director discusses role of tech startups, quick innovation in Great Power Competition

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

Mentioned as: AFWERXTechnical ProductApr 26, 2024AFWERX Director discusses role of tech startups, quick innovation in Great Power Competition

The AFWERX Phase 2 SBIR awarded on 2023-12-13 provided $1,800,000 to support development of Scout’s Owl product line as a dual-use sensor payload.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipApr 4, 2024Scout Space to deliver Owl product line of Advanced long-range vision payload systems

Solstar Space has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II contract worth $1,248,735.

Mentioned as: AFWERXNarrative FinancialApr 4, 2024Solstar Space awarded million$ USSF AFWERX/AFVENTURES Phase II SBIR contract

Solstar Space was selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II contract valued at $1,248,735 to address challenges for the Department of the Air Force.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipApr 3, 2024Solstar Space Awarded $1.25 Million U.S. Space Force Contract for Slayton Space Communicator
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