Directed Energy
We have unprecedented power to direct energy in a way that serves, protects and champions freedom. From powerful electromagnetics to electro-optics, we’re always exploring new ways to give our warfighters the upper-hand.
Directed Energy
Directed Energy (DE) harnesses the power of the electromagnetic spectrum to enable Airmen to effectively and affordably strike critical targets at the speed of light.
Success Stories
AIR FORCE MAUI OPTICAL AND SUPERCOMPUTING (AMOS) SITE
For updates on the ongoing AMOS STAR Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) proposal, please visit www.amosstareis.com. Freedom...
STARFIRE OPTICAL RANGE
Space Domain Awareness Freedom to maneuver in space is critical to meeting the United States Space Force and Air Force...
TACTICAL HIGH POWER OPERATIONAL RESPONDER (THOR)
COUNTER-SWARM HIGH POWER WEAPON WHAT IS IT? Winner of the What’s New in Defense 2021 award, THOR is a counter-swarm...
Space Situational Awareness
Freedom to maneuver in space is critical to meeting the United States Air Force’s mission to fly, fight, and win in air, space...
High Power Electromagnetics
High Power Microwaves offer the warfighter innovative technologies that enable a variety of low collateral damage military...
Laser Systems
In general, laser weapons offer warfighters unique opportunities for quick and precise target engagement, flexibility and...
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AFRL recognizes 2024 Fellows and Early Career honorees
The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, recognized 17 of its scientists and engineers for the 2024 AFRL Fellows and Science and Engineering Early Career Awards, or ECA, program at an award ceremony held at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 24, 2024.
New diagnostic system to validate high-power laser weapon performance
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) — The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL’s, Directed Energy Directorate, completed the build of its new Government Radiometrically-Accurate Instrument for Laser Evaluation Version II, or GRAILE-II, system Jan. 18, 2024. The...