As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. With technology breakthroughs found in all of today's modern aircraft and weapons systems, including the F-117 Nighthawk, B-2 Spirit, C-17 Globemaster and the F-22 Raptor, AFRL has contributed to significant advancements in modern communications, electronics, manufacturing, medical research and products.ĪFRL employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The laboratory and its predecessors have overseen more than 100 years of critical research efforts for the Department of the Air Force and Department of Defense.
While our heritage dates back to 1918, AFRL officially launched in 1997 to consolidate the four former Air Force laboratories and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.
The Air Force Research Laboratory leads the discovery, development and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace forces.
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