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The Innovation Arm of the Department of the Air Force

AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and powered by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), connects American Ingenuity with the DAF’s most pressing challenges. We cultivate and transition impactful emerging technologies to deter and win wars by empowering Airmen and Guardian talent and expanding the defense industrial base for advanced technologies.

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Our Core Mission

Mission

AFWERX accelerates agile and affordable capability transitions by teaming leaders in innovative technology with Airmen and Guardian talent.

Vision

Forge an innovation ecosystem that delivers disruptive Air and Space capabilities.

Mantra

Unleashing American Ingenuity

How We Operate

The AFWERX team operates four core divisions to drive innovation.

Ventures

Connects technology developers with funding opportunities.

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Spark

Empowers grassroots innovation from within the Department of the Air Force.

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Prime

Accelerates technology transitions in emerging commercial markets.

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SpaceWERX

Focuses exclusively on advancing capabilities for the U.S. Space Force.

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Our Leadership

Colonel Nathan C. Stuckey
Colonel Nathan C. Stuckey is the Director of AFWERX and the Chief Commercialization Officer for the Department of the Air Force. He leads the strategy and execution of approximately $1.4 billion per year across the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.

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Latest News

The 90th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight was given the opportunity to exhibit a project after four years of development at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference in Washington D.C., Sept. 23-24, 2025.
2025-09-26

Streamlining Tactical Communications

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- The 90th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight was given the opportunity to exhibit a project after four years of development at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference in Washington D.C., Sept. 23-24, 2025.
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A new system called the Integrated Respirator Information System (IRIS) is changing how aircraft maintainers work in confined and hazardous spaces.
2025-09-26

Spark Innovations: IRIS

ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England — A new system called the Integrated Respirator Information System (IRIS) is changing how aircraft maintainers work in confined and hazardous spaces.
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Representatives from 17 commercial space companies joined officials from Space Systems Command on Aug. 19, 2025 for a National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Industry Day to assist commercial launch service and space capability providers in planning for NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 on-ramp opportunities.
2025-09-04

Space Systems Command Hosts Industry Day in Preparation for Coming National Security Space Launch

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Representatives from 17 commercial space companies joined officials from Space Systems Command on Aug. 19, 2025 for a National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Industry Day to assist commercial launch service and space capability providers in planning for NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 on-ramp opportunities.
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