April 3, 2024 F-16s arrive to be modified for autonomous testing VENOM-AFT is designed and funded to accelerate testing of autonomy software on crewed and uncrewed aircraft. It complements the autonomy data and AI experimentation proving ground at Eglin AFB and informs the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program and other autonomy developers.
Oct. 8, 2023 Climatic lab returns home under 96th Test Wing After almost eight years, Eglin Air Force Base’s McKinley Climatic Lab returns to 96th Test Wing possession as of Oct. 1.
April 29, 2022 AFRL technology makes new weapon for sinking ships a reality The Air Force Research Laboratory and Eglin Air Force Base’s Integrated Test Team demonstrated a new low-cost, air-delivered capability for defeating maritime threats that successfully destroyed a full-scale stationary surface vessel in the Gulf of Mexico.
April 7, 2021 F-15EX Eagle II unveiled as newest fighter Lt. Gen. Duke Richardson, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics military deputy, presented the F-15EX Eagle II during an unveiling and naming ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, April 7.
March 12, 2021 AF’s first F-15EX arrives at Eglin AFB The F-15EX, the Air Force’s newest fighter, touched down at Eglin Air Force Base March 11.
Aug. 29, 2020 Intrepid Spirit Center opens at Eglin AFB Eglin Air Force Base’s Intrepid Spirit Center, the first on an Air Force base, is a treatment center dedicated to post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, associated pain conditions and psychological injuries in active-duty service members.
May 20, 2020 F-35 crashes at Eglin AFB The pilot successfully ejected and was transported to the 96th Medical Group Hospital for evaluation and monitoring.
Jan. 8, 2020 HH-60W enters soundproof chamber for defense systems testing Testing the HH-60W in J-PRIMES will characterize the performance of the helicopter’s systems before electronic warfare flight-testing. The tests ensure it is capable of defeating hostile threats while performing its designated combat search and rescue mission.
July 16, 2018 Defenders go mobile with new comm system Thanks to a recent innovative idea, the 96th Test Wing’s support and defense unit became its latest developmental test squadron.
March 14, 2018 Clinic answers call for invisible wound care In the midst of brain injury awareness month, construction of a facility to treat traumatic brain injury is well underway at the 96th Medical Group.