Tag: Defense

AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026 Looks Toward the Future of Aviation

FROM THE INSTITUTE
The AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026 will open on 8 June, in San Diego, with five days spanning commercial aviation, defense, academia, and emerging technology. More than 300 speakers will appear throughout the forum, drawn from leading aviation companies, defense and civil government agencies, and top research universities around the world. One of the key differentiators of AIAA events is the deep technical content, with more than 800 technical papers to be presented throughout the week.

DoD Seeks Expanded Investment in Counter-UAS Capabilities

Defense Daily reports, “The Defense Department’s office focused on speeding the development and delivery of systems and technologies to counter threats from small drones is requesting more than $580 million in research, development, test and evaluation funds in fiscal year 2027 and an unknown amount of procurement funding, according to Pentagon budget documents.”
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2022 AIAA DEFENSE Forum to Focus on Accelerating Modernization for Operational Relevance

April 6, 2022 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced its three-day program on advancing and accelerating modernization for the 2022 AIAA DEFENSE Forum, 19–21 April, Laurel, Maryland. This year’s program will explore how the science and technology community can advance research and development to rapidly provide operationally relevant capabilities to the warfighter. This Secret/NOFORN event provides the ideal venue for leaders from government, military, industry, and academia to advance and accelerate modernization.

Registration for the 2022 AIAA DEFENSE Forum is open for the defense aerospace community to attend in person.

“We are excited to welcome the defense community to the 2022 AIAA DEFENSE Forum in person. We believe it’s more important than ever for this community to gather. There are important issues and perspectives we must share, discuss, and debate around modernization to position the defense sector for continued success,” said AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher.

The speakers and panelists participating in the 2022 AIAA DEFENSE Forum are proven leaders and innovators within the industry. Attendees will hear their perspectives on the most pressing issues impacting the future of national defense. Confirmed speakers include:

  • Kathleen Cooper, Associate Director, Capability and Resource Integration Directorate, U.S. Strategic Command/J8A
  • Shari Feth, Director, Innovation, Science and Technology, Missile Defense Agency
  • Alexander Kott, Chief Scientist and Senior Research Scientist – Cyber Resiliency, DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
  • Jean-Charles Ledé, Autonomy Technology Advisor, Air Force Research Laboratory
  • Ruth Moser, Director, Requirements, Analysis and Resources, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command
  • Sarah Muccio, Acting Chief Scientist, Information Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory
  • Eliahu Niewood, Vice President, Intelligence and Cross-Cutting Capabilities, The MITRE Corporation
  • Philip Perconti, Chief Technology Officer, Leonardo DRS
  • Yevgeniya “Jane” Pinelis, Chief of AI Assurance, Department of Defense Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC)
  • Lael Rudd, Program Manager, Tactical Technology Office, DARPA
  • Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo, Deputy Director, Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA)
  • The Honorable Heidi Shyu, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Department of Defense

The forum technical sessions will cover research topics including: Weapons Systems Effectiveness, Testing and Evaluation, Air and Missile Defense, High-Maneuverability and Hypersonics Systems and Technologies, Directed Energy Weapons, and more.

For the most up-to-date program and registration information, visit aiaa.org/Defense.

Media Contact: Rebecca B. Gray, [email protected], 804-397-5270 cell

About AIAA
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world’s largest aerospace technical society. With nearly 30,000 individual members from 91 countries, and 100 corporate members, AIAA brings together industry, academia, and government to advance engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense. For more information, visit aiaa.org, or follow AIAA on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

AIAA Statement on Passage of $484 Billion Coronavirus Relief Package

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Michele McDonald
703.264.7542
[email protected]

April 23, 2020 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) applauds the passage of the $484 billion Coronavirus Relief Package.

The relief package is a necessary step to support small businesses and hospitals during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program will greatly help many small businesses that are a vital component to the aerospace and defense industry supply chain. As the nation looks to the economic recovery, additional testing will be essential to ensure the safety of aerospace workers, their families, and the wider community.

We encourage federal government officials and lawmakers to continue to support the aerospace and defense industry through the duration of the pandemic and to ensure sector stability during the economic recovery phase. The aerospace and defense contribution to the economy on the other side of the COVID-19 crisis will be crucial for restarting and building the economic engine to its pre-crisis momentum.

The aerospace and defense industry is vital to the prominent position of the United States in global competitiveness, innovation, and technical leadership. The U.S. aerospace and defense industry supports more than 2.5 million jobs and 17,000 suppliers, representing more than $928 billion in economic output for the United States and more than $237 billion in wages. The industry has improved our quality of life by transforming transportation, medicine, defense, and security.

About AIAA
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world’s largest aerospace technical society. With nearly 30,000 individual members from 85 countries, and 100 corporate members, AIAA brings together industry, academia, and government to advance engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense. For more information, visit aiaa.org, or follow AIAA on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

AIAA Calls Upon U.S. Policymakers to Protect Mission-Critical Aerospace and Defense Workforce and Supply Chain

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: MICHELE MCDONALD
703.264.7542
[email protected]

20 March 2020 – Reston, Va. – The coronavirus pandemic is stalling the global economy, impairing businesses, and changing how we go about our daily lives. Its impact is multiplying, and the effects reach far beyond this year’s balance sheets.

Here in the United States, the aerospace and defense industry supports more than 2.5 million jobs and 17,000 suppliers from large manufacturers to small businesses that form the backbone of the supply chain. It represents more than $928 billion in economic output for the United States and more than $237 billion in wages. The industry has improved our quality of life by transforming transportation, medicine, defense, and security, among other things.

In times such as these, the aerospace and defense sector is essential to protect our national security and provide much needed logistics capability to bring critical supplies to areas of need. Its highly skilled workforce has made significant advances in areas such as autonomy, cybersecurity, air mobility, and space exploration. The aerospace and defense workforce is an essential driver of innovation for the U.S. economy, our national security, and expanding the utilization of space for future generations. We need the industry to survive the crisis and build our future.

The aerospace and defense industry is vital to the prominent position of the United States in global competitiveness, innovation, and technical leadership. The coronavirus pandemic presents a new challenge and our global leadership in this sector will falter if the industry is not protected during this time of crisis. The aerospace and defense contribution to the economy on the other side of the COVID-19 crisis will be crucial for restarting and building the economic engine to its pre-crisis momentum.

The industry is experiencing an economic downturn that’s worse than 9/11. Airlines are laying off thousands of workers and cutting flights. Maintenance, repair, and overhaul workers are also feeling the impacts. We’re in the initial stages of the COVID-19 crisis and can expect to see more jobs affected as the world responds to the pandemic.

We call on federal government officials and lawmakers to be mindful of and support the aerospace and defense industry during this challenging time.

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About AIAA
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world’s largest aerospace technical society. With nearly 30,000 individual members from 85 countries, and 100 corporate members, AIAA brings together industry, academia, and government to advance engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense. For more information, visit aiaa.org, or follow AIAA on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.