Military Aviation

FAU’s CA-AI secures $2.2M U.S. Air Force grant for next-gen autonomous systems

FAU lands $4.5M US Air Force T-1A Jayhawk flight simulator

Florida Atlantic University has received a $4.5 million grant from the US Air Force to establish a high-fidelity platform for autonomous decision-making and real-time sensor fusion research. The T-1A Jayhawk simulator will be used to study cognitive performance, situational awareness, stress and decision-making under pressure.

Navy’s Airborne Scientific Development Squadron welcomes new commander

Cmdr. J. Aaron Roberts handed over command to Cmdr. Luis A. Levine after leading the squadron for a year, achieving over 1,500 mishap-free flight hours and supporting vital science and technology projects. The new CO has vowed to carry on the tradition of premier airborne science and technology support.

How the military could speed helicopter operations on the battlefield

Researchers developed a mathematical model that accounts for variables such as helicopter resources and operational range to optimize air movement tasks. The model can perform planning functions in under an hour, saving commanders three to five hours compared to traditional methods.