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Official Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) X Account. #Science #Tech #Innovation for @USAirForce and @USSpaceForce. Follow/retweet ≠ endorsement.
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    Air Force Research Lab - AFRL
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    Jun 30
    At AFRL, we set our sights on the horizon while delivering the solutions our warfighters need today. Hear from some of the dedicated folks within the lab on what this historic 250th anniversary milestone means to them. @DeptofWar @usairforce @USSpaceForce @HQ_AFMC | #America250
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    Air Force Research Lab - AFRL
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    Jan 3, 2023
    2023 is here and that means a new year of research, development and delivery of solutions for the @usairforce's Science and Technology for 2030 mission! Learn more about what's been done and what's to come now: bit.ly/AFRLST2030 #AFResearchLab | #AFRL2030 | #AirForce
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    Air Force Research Lab - AFRL
    @AFResearchLab
    May 2, 2022
    🚨QUICKSINK successfully destroyed a full-scale surface vessel in the Gulf of Mexico.🚨Learn more about this new low-cost, air-delivered capability for defeating maritime threats: afresearchlab.com/news/afrl-tech… #AccelerateChange #AFRL @dodcto @USNavy @TeamEglin
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    Air Force Research Lab - AFRL
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    Jun 4, 2021
    📢BREAKING: Dept. of @usairforce announces Rocket Cargo as the fourth Vanguard program as part of its transformational science and technology portfolio. @SpaceForceDoD was designated as the lead service for Rocket Cargo Vanguard. afresearchlab.com/news/departmen… #AFResearchLab #AF2030
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    Air Force Research Lab - AFRL
    @AFResearchLab
    Jan 5, 2021
    Our team is using the power of directed energy and the electromagnetic spectrum to give our warfighters the upper hand. #AFResearchLab #DirectedEnergy #TechTuesday
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    Air Force Research Lab - AFRL
    @AFResearchLab
    Oct 11, 2021
    Our own Dr. Ajit K. Roy's nanomaterials team worked alongside @RiceUniversity, the @DRDO_India and the @IITKanpur to publish a white paper exploring #nanomaterial manufacturing operations within India. Learn more here: bit.ly/AFRLNanoCollab #AFResearchLab #collaboration
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    Air Force Research Lab - AFRL
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    Sep 19, 2022
    NEW CAMERA VIEWS! QUICKSINK successfully destroyed a full-scale surface vessel in the Gulf of Mexico on 28 April 2022. Learn more about this low-cost, air-delivered capability for defeating maritime threats: afresearchlab.com/technology/qui… #ASC22 #AFResearchLab #TeamEglin @TeamEglin
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    Air Force Research Lab - AFRL
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    Dec 31, 2019
    The past year's advances in energy optimization for the @usairforce were huge. Check out what our teams and more did to contribute to this incredible effort: bit.ly/AFEnergyOptimi… #AFResearchLab #AirForce #EnergyOptimization
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    Air Force Research Lab - AFRL
    @AFResearchLab
    Jan 7, 2021
    The @usairforce Golden Horde Vanguard program completed its first flight demonstration of collaborative weapons last month utilizing technology developed by AFRL. Read more on the flight here: bit.ly/AFGHVanguard #AFRL #AFVanguard #GoldenHorde
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    Air Force Research Lab - AFRL
    @AFResearchLab
    Jun 8, 2021
    THOR (Tactical High-power Operational Responder) is a prototype Directed Energy weapon used to disable the electronics in drones, specifically engineered to counter multiple targets – such as a drone swarm – with rapid results. Watch the whole video: ow.ly/Gg3u50F5zqM
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    Air Force Research Lab - AFRL
    @AFResearchLab
    Jan 16, 2020
    The year is 1947. The @usairforce officially broke the sound barrier with the Bell X-1 aircraft. This incredible feat was made possible due to the calculated and concerted efforts in the realm of SPEED. Watch it now: bit.ly/CenturySeriesS… #CenturySeries #AVGeeks #AVHistory
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    Air Force Research Lab - AFRL
    @AFResearchLab
    Apr 11, 2023
    Our Rocket Cargo Vanguard program leverages commercial rocket capabilities for @DeptofDefense use, proving rocket-based transportation is viable, affordable, and advantageous for agile global logistics. Learn more: bit.ly/DAFRocketCargo #AFRL | #AFVanguard | #TechTuesday
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    Air Force Research Lab - AFRL
    @AFResearchLab
    Jan 9, 2020
    At its core, the @usairforce runs on the skill of its airmen. The 711th Human Performance Wing strives to advance the safety and PERFORMANCE of these airmen in and out of the cockpit. Watch it here: bit.ly/AFRLPerformance #AFResearchLab #CenturySeries #ThrowbackThursday
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    Air Force Research Lab - AFRL
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    Apr 28, 2022
    Breaking: QUICKSINK success! Today @AFResearchLab and the @TeamEglin Integrated Test Team demonstrated a new low-cost, air-delivered capability for defeating maritime threats that successfully destroyed a full-scale surface vessel in the Gulf of Mexico. afrl.af.mil/News/Article/3…
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