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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Pre-Milestone A Systems Engineering: A Retrospective Review and Benefits for Future Air Force Systems Acquisition: Pre-Milestone A and Early-Phase Systems Engineering
The ability of U.S. military forces to field new weapons systems quickly and to contain their cost growth has declined significantly over the past few decades. There are many causes including …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Optimizing U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense Review of Air Force Acquisition Programs: Optimizing U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense Review of Air Force Acquisition Programs
The Department of Defense (DOD) spends over $300 billion each year to develop, produce, field and sustain weapons systems (the U.S. Air Force over $100 billion per year). DOD and Air Force …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Optimizing U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense Review of Air Force Acquisition Programs: Optimizing U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense Review of Air Force Acquisition Programs
The Department of Defense (DOD) spends over $300 billion each year to develop, produce, field and sustain weapons systems (the U.S. Air Force over $100 billion per year). DOD and Air Force …
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Air Force Studies Board & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Examination of the U.S. Air Force’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet Those Needs
The Air Force requires technical skills and expertise across the entire range of activities and processes associated with the development, fielding, and employment of air, space, and cyber …
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€38.91
Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Evaluation of U.S. Air Force Preacquisition Technology Development: Evaluation of U.S. Air Force Preacquisition Technology Development
From the days of biplanes and open cockpits, the air forces of the United States have relied on the mastery of technology. From design to operation, a project can stretch to 20 years and more, with …
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Air Force Studies Board & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Examination of the U.S. Air Force’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet Those Needs
The Air Force requires technical skills and expertise across the entire range of activities and processes associated with the development, fielding, and employment of air, space, and cyber …
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€55.86
Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Analysis of Air Force Engine Efficiency Improvement Options for Large Non-fighter Aircraft: Improving the Efficiency of Engines for Large Nonfighter Aircraft
Because of the important national defense contribution of large, non-fighter aircraft, rapidly increasing fuel costs and increasing dependence on imported oil have triggered significant interest in …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Assessment of Aircraft Winglets for Large Aircraft Fuel Efficiency: Assessment of Wingtip Modifications to Increase the Fuel Efficiency of Air Force Aircraft
The high cost of aviation fuel has resulted in increased attention by Congress and the Air Force on improving military aircraft fuel efficiency. One action considered is modification of the …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Future Air Force Needs for Survivability: Future Air Force Needs for Survivability
A key technical issue for future Air Force systems is to improve their ability to survive. Increased use of stealth technology is proposed by many to be the major element in efforts to enhance …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Air Force and Department of Defense Aerospace Propulsion Needs: Review of United States Air Force and Department of Defense Aerospace Propulsion Needs
Rocket and air-breathing propulsion systems are the foundation on which planning for future aerospace systems rests. A Review of United States Air Force and Department of Defense Aerospace Propulsion …
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€52.01
Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Pre-Milestone A Systems Engineering: A Retrospective Review and Benefits for Future Air Force Systems Acquisition: Pre-Milestone A and Early-Phase Systems Engineering
The ability of U.S. military forces to field new weapons systems quickly and to contain their cost growth has declined significantly over the past few decades. There are many causes including …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Evaluation of U.S. Air Force Preacquisition Technology Development: Evaluation of U.S. Air Force Preacquisition Technology Development
From the days of biplanes and open cockpits, the air forces of the United States have relied on the mastery of technology. From design to operation, a project can stretch to 20 years and more, with …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Examination of the U.S. Air Force’s Aircraft Sustainment Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet Those Needs: Examination of the U.S. Air Force’s Aircraft Sustainment Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet
The ability of the United States Air Force (USAF) to keep its aircraft operating at an acceptable operational tempo, in wartime and in peacetime, has been important to the Air Force since its …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Examination of the U.S. Air Force’s Aircraft Sustainment Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet Those Needs: Examination of the U.S. Air Force’s Aircraft Sustainment Needs in the Future and Its Strategy to Meet
The ability of the United States Air Force (USAF) to keep its aircraft operating at an acceptable operational tempo, in wartime and in peacetime, has been important to the Air Force since its …
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Air Force Studies Board & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Capability Planning and Analysis to Optimize Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Investments
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities have expanded situation awareness for U.S. forces, provided for more precise combat effects, and enabled better decision making both …
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Air Force Studies Board & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Capability Planning and Analysis to Optimize Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Investments
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities have expanded situation awareness for U.S. forces, provided for more precise combat effects, and enabled better decision making both …
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€48.02
Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Energy Reduction at U.S. Air Force Facilities Using Industrial Processes: A Workshop: Energy Reduction at U.S. Air Force Facilities Using Industrial Processes
The Department of Defense (Do D) is the largest consumer of energy in the federal government. In turn, the U.S. Air Force is the largest consumer of energy in the Do D, with a total annual energy …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Energy Reduction at U.S. Air Force Facilities Using Industrial Processes: A Workshop: Energy Reduction at U.S. Air Force Facilities Using Industrial Processes
The Department of Defense (Do D) is the largest consumer of energy in the federal government. In turn, the U.S. Air Force is the largest consumer of energy in the Do D, with a total annual energy …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Zero-Sustainment Aircraft for the U.S. Air Force: A Workshop: Zero-Sustainment Aircraft for the U.S. Air Force
Overall Air Force weapon system sustainment (WSS) costs are growing at more than 4 percent per year, while budgets have remained essentially flat. The cost growth is due partly to aging of the …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Zero-Sustainment Aircraft for the U.S. Air Force: A Workshop: Zero-Sustainment Aircraft for the U.S. Air Force
Overall Air Force weapon system sustainment (WSS) costs are growing at more than 4 percent per year, while budgets have remained essentially flat. The cost growth is due partly to aging of the …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on U.S. Air Force Strategic Deterrence Capabilities in the 21st Century Security Environment: A Workshop: U.S. Air Force Strategic Deterrence Capabilities in the 21st Century Security Environment
Changes in the 21st century security environment require new analytic approaches to support strategic deterrence. Because current adversaries may be deterred from the use of nuclear weapons …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on U.S. Air Force Strategic Deterrence Capabilities in the 21st Century Security Environment: A Workshop: U.S. Air Force Strategic Deterrence Capabilities in the 21st Century Security Environment
Changes in the 21st century security environment require new analytic approaches to support strategic deterrence. Because current adversaries may be deterred from the use of nuclear weapons …
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Air Force Studies Board & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Selected Directed Energy Research and Development for U.S. Air Force Aircraft Applications
The U. S. Air force currently invests significantly in science and technology for directed-energy weapon (DEW) systems. Key elements of this investment include high-energy lasers and high-power …
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Air Force Studies Board & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Selected Directed Energy Research and Development for U.S. Air Force Aircraft Applications
The U. S. Air force currently invests significantly in science and technology for directed-energy weapon (DEW) systems. Key elements of this investment include high-energy lasers and high-power …
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Air Force Studies Board & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Assessment to Enhance Air Force and Department of Defense Prototyping for the New Defense Strategy
Assessment to Enhance Air Force and Department of Defense Prototyping for the New Defense Strategy is the summary of a workshop convened by the Air Force Studies Board of the National Academies’ …
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Air Force Studies Board & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Assessment to Enhance Air Force and Department of Defense Prototyping for the New Defense Strategy
Assessment to Enhance Air Force and Department of Defense Prototyping for the New Defense Strategy is the summary of a workshop convened by the Air Force Studies Board of the National Academies’ …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on U.S. Air Force Strategic Deterrence Military Capabilities in the 21st Century Security Environment: U.S. Air Force Strategic Deterrence Analytic Capabilities
Since the early 1960s, the U.S. strategic nuclear posture has been composed of a triad of nuclear-certified long-range bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles, and submarine-launched ballistic …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on U.S. Air Force Strategic Deterrence Military Capabilities in the 21st Century Security Environment: U.S. Air Force Strategic Deterrence Analytic Capabilities
Since the early 1960s, the U.S. strategic nuclear posture has been composed of a triad of nuclear-certified long-range bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles, and submarine-launched ballistic …
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€55.13
Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Improving the Effectiveness and Efficiency of U.S. Air Force Pre-Acquisition Development Planning: Development Planning
The development and application of technology has been an essential part of U.S. airpower, leading to a century of air supremacy. But that developmental path has rarely been straight, and it has …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Improving the Effectiveness and Efficiency of U.S. Air Force Pre-Acquisition Development Planning: Development Planning
The development and application of technology has been an essential part of U.S. airpower, leading to a century of air supremacy. But that developmental path has rarely been straight, and it has …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Opportunities for the Employment of Simulation in U.S. Air Force Training Environments: A Workshop: Opportunities for the Employment of Simulation in U.S. Air Force Training Environments
Simulators currently provide an alternative to aircraft when it comes to training requirements, both for the military and for commercial airlines. For the U.S. Air Force, in particular, simulation …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Opportunities for the Employment of Simulation in U.S. Air Force Training Environments: A Workshop: Opportunities for the Employment of Simulation in U.S. Air Force Training Environments
Simulators currently provide an alternative to aircraft when it comes to training requirements, both for the military and for commercial airlines. For the U.S. Air Force, in particular, simulation …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Owning the Technical Baseline in the U.S. Air Force: A Workshop: Owning the Technical Baseline for Acquisition Programs in the U.S. Air Force
The U.S. Air Force has experienced many acquisition program failures – cost overruns, schedule delays, system performance problems, and sustainability concerns – over program lifetimes. A key …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Owning the Technical Baseline in the U.S. Air Force: A Workshop: Owning the Technical Baseline for Acquisition Programs in the U.S. Air Force
The U.S. Air Force has experienced many acquisition program failures – cost overruns, schedule delays, system performance problems, and sustainability concerns – over program lifetimes. A key …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Improving the Air Force Scientific Discovery Mission: Leveraging Best Practices in Basic Research Management: A Workshop: Improving the Air Force Scientific Discovery Mission
In 2015, the Air Force Studies Board conducted a workshop, consisting of two data-gathering sessions, to review current research practices employed by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Improving the Air Force Scientific Discovery Mission: Leveraging Best Practices in Basic Research Management: A Workshop: Improving the Air Force Scientific Discovery Mission
In 2015, the Air Force Studies Board conducted a workshop, consisting of two data-gathering sessions, to review current research practices employed by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research …
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€46.20
Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Strategies to Enhance Air Force Communication with Internal and External Audiences: A Workshop: Strategies to Enhance Air Force Communication with Internal and External Audiences
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) helps defend the United States and its interests by organizing, training, and equipping forces for operations in and through three distinct domainsair, space, and …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Strategies to Enhance Air Force Communication with Internal and External Audiences: A Workshop: Strategies to Enhance Air Force Communication with Internal and External Audiences
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) helps defend the United States and its interests by organizing, training, and equipping forces for operations in and through three distinct domainsair, space, and …
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€46.11
Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Optimizing the Air Force Acquisition Strategy of Secure and Reliable Electronic Components: A Workshop: Optimizing the Air Force Acquisition Strategy of Secure and Reliable Electronic Components
In 2012, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 818, outlined new requirements for industry to serve as the lead in averting counterfeits in the defense supply chain. Subsequently, …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Optimizing the Air Force Acquisition Strategy of Secure and Reliable Electronic Components: A Workshop: Optimizing the Air Force Acquisition Strategy of Secure and Reliable Electronic Components
In 2012, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 818, outlined new requirements for industry to serve as the lead in averting counterfeits in the defense supply chain. Subsequently, …
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€41.90
Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Owning the Technical Baseline for Acquisition Programs in the U.S. Air Force: A Study: Owning the Technical Baseline for Acquisition Programs in the U.S. Air Force
While there are examples of successful weapon systems acquisition programs within the U.S. Air Force (USAF), many of the programs are still incurring cost growth, schedule delays, and performance …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Owning the Technical Baseline for Acquisition Programs in the U.S. Air Force: A Study: Owning the Technical Baseline for Acquisition Programs in the U.S. Air Force
While there are examples of successful weapon systems acquisition programs within the U.S. Air Force (USAF), many of the programs are still incurring cost growth, schedule delays, and performance …
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€46.86
Air Force Studies Board & Committee on the Role of Experimentation Campaigns in the Air Force Innovation Life Cycle: A Study: Role of Experimentation Campaigns in the Air Force Innovation Life Cycle
The Air Force (USAF) has continuously sought to improve the speed with which it develops new capabilities to accomplish its various missions in air, space, and cyberspace. Historically, innovation …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on the Role of Experimentation Campaigns in the Air Force Innovation Life Cycle: A Study: Role of Experimentation Campaigns in the Air Force Innovation Life Cycle
The Air Force (USAF) has continuously sought to improve the speed with which it develops new capabilities to accomplish its various missions in air, space, and cyberspace. Historically, innovation …
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€55.21
Air Force Studies Board & Committee on a Strategy for Acquiring Secure and Reliable Electronic Components for Air Force Weapon Systems: Growing Threat to Air Force Mission-Critical Electronics
High-performance electronics are key to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF’s) ability to deliver lethal effects at the time and location of their choosing. Additionally, these electronic systems must be able …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on a Strategy for Acquiring Secure and Reliable Electronic Components for Air Force Weapon Systems: Growing Threat to Air Force Mission-Critical Electronics
High-performance electronics are key to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF’s) ability to deliver lethal effects at the time and location of their choosing. Additionally, these electronic systems must be able …
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Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Future Air Force Needs for Survivability: Future Air Force Needs for Survivability
A key technical issue for future Air Force systems is to improve their ability to survive. Increased use of stealth technology is proposed by many to be the major element in efforts to enhance …
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€29.85
Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Air Force and Department of Defense Aerospace Propulsion Needs: Review of United States Air Force and Department of Defense Aerospace Propulsion Needs
Rocket and air-breathing propulsion systems are the foundation on which planning for future aerospace systems rests. A Review of United States Air Force and Department of Defense Aerospace Propulsion …
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€20.51
Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Analysis of Air Force Engine Efficiency Improvement Options for Large Non-fighter Aircraft: Improving the Efficiency of Engines for Large Nonfighter Aircraft
Because of the important national defense contribution of large, non-fighter aircraft, rapidly increasing fuel costs and increasing dependence on imported oil have triggered significant interest in …
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€41.75
Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Assessment of Aircraft Winglets for Large Aircraft Fuel Efficiency: Assessment of Wingtip Modifications to Increase the Fuel Efficiency of Air Force Aircraft
The high cost of aviation fuel has resulted in increased attention by Congress and the Air Force on improving military aircraft fuel efficiency. One action considered is modification of the …
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€29.05
Air Force Studies Board & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Adapting to Shorter Time Cycles in the United States Air Force
The Air Force Studies Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine hosted a three-part workshop series to investigate the changing paradigm of time and knowledge in …
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€69.79
Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Energy Challenges and Opportunities for Future Data-Driven Operations in the United States Air Force: Energizing Data-Driven Operations at the Tactical Edge
Significant efforts are ongoing within the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to improve national security and competitiveness by harnessing the growing power of information technologies, such as artificial …
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€36.38
Air Force Studies Board & Committee on USAF Sustainment Planning Early in the Development Life Cycle: Weapons System Sustainment Planning Early in the Development Life Cycle
According to the Government Accountability Office, sustainment of weapon systems accounts for approximately 70 percent of the total life-cycle costs. When sustainment is not considered early in the …
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€51.32
Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Software Sustainment and Maintenance of Weapons Systems: Air Force Software Sustainment and Maintenance of Weapons Systems
Modern software engineering practices, pioneered by the commercial software community, have begun transforming Department of Defense (Do D) software development, integration processes, and deployment …
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€46.90
Air Force Studies Board & Board on Higher Education and Workforce: Empowering the Defense Acquisition Workforce to Improve Mission Outcomes Using Data Science
The effective use of data science – the science and technology of extracting value from data – improves, enhances, and strengthens acquisition decision-making and outcomes. Using data science to …
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€52.07
Air Force Studies Board & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Digital Strategy for the Department of the Air Force
The Air Force Studies Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine hosted a three-part workshop series to examine the risks associated with the technical, programmatic, …
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€41.41
Air Force Studies Board & Committee on Air Force Advanced Battle Management System: Advanced Battle Management System
The U.S. Department of Defense is pursuing an improved ability to more closely integrate and operate jointly against agile adversaries through Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). This …
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€31.52
Air Force Studies Board & Board on Physics and Astronomy: Analysis of Potential Interference Issues Related to FCC Order 20-48
This report reviews Federal Communications Commission order FCC 20-48, which authorized Ligado Networks LLC to operate a low-power terrestrial radio network adjacent to the Global Positioning System …
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Air Force Studies Board & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Test and Evaluation Challenges in Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Systems for the Department of the Air Force
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is in the early stages of incorporating modern artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into its systems and operations. The integration of AI-enabled …
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