Tag: AFRL

USAF Grasshopper Glider

U.S. Air Force’s Use of ‘Grasshopper’ Gliders Marks Major Leap in Autonomous Logistics for Battlefield Support

The Asia Live News Service - May 9, 2025
The United States Air Force has begun operational deployment of the Grasshopper autonomous glider, an innovative cargo delivery system designed to operate in highly contested and dangerous environments. Developed jointly by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and DZYNE Technologies,...
Ursa Major Secures $28.6M U.S. Air Force Contract to Advance Hypersonic Propulsion Systems

Ursa Major Secures $28.6M U.S. Air Force Contract to Advance Hypersonic Propulsion Systems

The Asia Live News Service - May 6, 2025
In a significant stride toward enhancing the United States' hypersonic capabilities, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has awarded a $28.6 million contract to Ursa Major, a Colorado-based aerospace company specializing in rocket propulsion systems. This contract aims to...