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Critical Contributions to Critical Challenges • June 11, 2024

On May 2, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall flew in the AI-piloted X-62 VISTA above Edwards Air Force Base in California.

Johns Hopkins APL Contributes to Air Force Secretary’s Successful AI-Guided Fighter Jet Flight

In a show of how far Defense Advanced Research Project Agency’s (DARPA) Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program has come in its goal of integrating artificial intelligence into combat scenarios — and increasing trust in this level of autonomy — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall gamely strapped into the cockpit of an AI-piloted F-16 fighter jet and prepared for takeoff.

APL is developing a suite of solutions, including coral engineering, eDNA analysis and climate intelligence, that work together to improve long-term resilience at the coastline.

Catching Additive Manufacturing Flaws with Nanoseconds to Spare

Additive manufacturing has significant potential to strengthen the United States’ manufacturing base, but flaws within additively manufactured parts are preventing widespread adoption. APL experts are addressing this issue by developing sensors capable of identifying and preventing these flaws before they occur.

APL Supports NATO STO Multi-Domain Space Deterrence Wargame

For the second year in a row, APL research analyst Susanne Wirwille directed a NATO Science and Technology Organization multi-domain space deterrence wargame. This year’s event was held in the Netherlands and brought together 37 participants from nine NATO nations to develop and test a comprehensive space deterrence framework.

Artist’s impression of Dragonfly soaring over the dunes of Saturn’s moon Titan. NASA has authorized the mission team to proceed on development toward a July 2028 launch date.

Breakthrough Process Creates Next Generation of Powered Wearable Fibers

Researchers at APL have established new, scalable methods of developing battery- and solar-powered fibers, making it theoretically possible for electrical energy to be harvested from, and stored in, the clothing people wear. These fibers could power high-performance wearable electronics that breathe, stretch and wash just like conventional textiles.

APL honored nearly 180 staff members for their exceptional contributions in 2023 during the Laboratory’s annual Achievement Awards ceremony.

APL Achievement Awards Spotlight Major Inventions and Technical Breakthroughs

The Lab honored nearly 180 staff members for their exceptional contributions in 2023 during the annual Achievement Awards ceremony.

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Accelerating Materials Discovery for National Security Symposium

Sept. 5 • Johns Hopkins APL, Laurel, MD

This symposium, hosted by APL, will bring together government stakeholders, leading materials experts and researchers, and innovators from a range of disciplines. These subject-matter experts will delve into identifying challenges and solutions addressing the pressing needs of extreme environments, such as space exploration, deep-sea exploration, hypersonic flight, resource-constrained scenarios and harsh industrial applications. This event is only open to U.S. citizens.

Fast Company Honors APL Innovation as ‘World Changing Idea’

An innovative new capability being developed by APL that combines the abilities of human medics with virtual and robotic assistants has been recognized with an honorable mention in the Rapid Response category of Fast Company’s 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards.

Combat medics with Headquarters Company, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, treat a notional casualty during a demonstration of lifesaving care as part of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command’s Capability Days event, Fort Detrick, Maryland.

2023 Annual Report Showcases Critical Contributions

The Laboratory's 2023 Annual Report, highlighting the top news, people and accomplishments of calendar year 2023, is now available.

A picture of the cover of the 2023 APL Annual Report.

Johns Hopkins Honors APL Staff Members for Contributions to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Each year, the Johns Hopkins Diversity Leadership Council announces its Diversity Recognition Awards, recognizing individuals and groups across all divisions of the university for their efforts to make their workplaces more inclusive. This year, four awards — two individual and two group — went to APL recipients.

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