Voices From Space

Podcast Episode 104: Jun 16, 2021

The AFRL Exchange Program, Aligning Military and Commercial Needs, and the Difference between AFWERX and SPACEWERX

Capt. Jake Singleton, Exchange Officer, Air Force Research Laboratory

Jake Singleton

Listen to Captain Jake Singleton from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) describe an exchange program with the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (UK MOD). The U.S. has exchange agreements with 16 different countries around the world. Captain Singleton discusses the gap that exists between emerging commercial space technologies and government requirements and activities the AFRL is pursuing to close that gap. He defined the term “dual technologies” and how they can bring value to both commercial and military markets, especially those in support of space capabilities. Huge changes have been made to better engage with new companies developing technologies for the Air Force and Space Force. Captain Singleton discusses those changes and programs going forward to enable even more collaboration between the U.S. and commercial vendors both domestic and abroad.

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