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The Air Force Research Laboratory International Enterprise
1 Feb 2010
AFOSR
Dr. Mark MauriceDirector, AFOSR International Office
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AFRL Mission
Leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our
air, space and cyberspace force.
Leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our
air, space and cyberspace force.
One Laboratory for AF S&T
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Civilian S&E Education
B.SM.SPhD
AFRL Organization
Vice Commander (CV)Col Daniel Morin
Commander (CC)Maj Gen Curtis Bedke
Chief Technology Officer (CZ)Dr Mike Kuliasha
Executive Director (CA)Mr Joe Sciabica
711th Human Performance Wing
Human Effectiveness
(RH)Space Vehicles
(RV)
Directed Energy (RD)
Munitions (RW)
Propulsion (RZ)
Information (RI)
Air Vehicles (RB)
AFOSR
Materials & Manufacturing (RX)
Budget: ~ $4.2BEmployees: ~ 10,345
(~4624 Civ)(~1534 Mil)(~4187 Contract)
~62% S&E
30%
43% 27%
Sensors (RY)
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AF Office of Scientific Research
• Physics & Electronics
• Aerospace, Chemical & Material Sciences
• Mathematics, Information & Life Sciences
BAA at www.afosr.af.milBAA at www.afosr.af.mil
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Air Vehicles Directorate
• Sustaining Today’s Fleet
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• Space Access & Future Strike Technologies
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Directed Energy Directorate
• Lasers
• High Power Microwaves
• Advanced Optics & Imaging
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Human Effectiveness Directorate
Human Effectiveness Directorate
(711 HPW/RH)
Human Performance Integration Directorate
(711 HPW/HP)
USAF School of Aerospace
Medicine (USAFSAM)
• Warfighter Training
• Crew System Interface
• Bioeffects & Protection
• Deployment & Sustainment
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Information Directorate
• Global Information Enterprise
• Dynamic Planning & Execution
• Global Awareness
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Materials & Manufacturing Directorate
• Metals and Ceramics• Nano- and Biological Materials• Composites and Hybrids• Thermal Materials and Sciences• Laser-Hardened Materials• Sensor Materials• Manufacturing Technology• Non-Destructive Evaluation• System Support
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Munitions Directorate
• Precision Munitions
• Counterproliferation
• Alternative Effects Weaponry
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Propulsion Directorate
• Turbine Engines
• Fuels & Lubricants
• Liquid & Solid Rocket Power
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Sensors Directorate
• Radio Frequency Sensors and Countermeasures
• Electro-Optical Sensors & Countermeasures
• Automatic Target Recognition & Sensor Fusion
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Space Vehicles Directorate
• Space-based Surveillance
• Space Capability Protection
• Counterspace
• Space Access
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MFP6 Relati onship (3600 Appr opr i ati on)
AFMC Cmd Mgmt Framework (CMF) - Stovepipe Cht
Specific
General
6.3 Advanced Tech.
6.2Exploratory
Development
ATDsCritical Exper.
6.1 Basic Research
Base Tech
S&T
Project OfficesAdministrated by AFRL
6.4 Engineering and Fabrication
Technology
6.5Managementand Support
Process of Development
AFRL is the sole organization responsible for Research and Development of Science and Technology for the U.S. Air Force
Research, Development, Testing & Engineering
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TOTAL: ~$4.2 Billion
16%
51%
33%
AFRL S&T Budget
Appropriated(FY08)
Customer
Industry60%
Academia18%
In-House22%
BasicResearch
AppliedResearch
Advanced Technology
Development
50% 50%
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AFRL Aligned to Customer Needs Core Processes
Deliver
Needed Technology Options
Mid-Term Focus
Develop / Deliver
Core Process 2
Innovate
Solutions to Near-Term Needs
Near-Term Focus
Solve / Deliver
Core Process 3
Generate
Understanding of Scientific and Technical Opportunities
Long-Term Focus
Lead / Discover
Core Process 1
Lead Discovery Requirements Pull Rapid Response
Train
Aerospace Medicine
Specialties
Near/Mid-Term Focus
Prepare/Employ
Core Process 4
Deliver Knowledge
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Anticipatory Command, Control & Intelligence (C2I)
Dominant Difficult Surface Target Engagement/Defeat
Persistent & Responsive Precision Engagement
Assured Operations in High Threat Environments
Dominant Offensive Cyber Engagement
On-demand Force Projection, Anywhere
Affordable Mission Generation & Sustainment
Unprecedented Proactive Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)FLTC #2
FLTC #1
FLTC #3
FLTC #4
FLTC #5
FLTC #6
FLTC #7
FLTC #8
Focused Long Term Challenges and Discovery
Discovery Questions the Air Force doesn’t even know to ask17
18** OECD 2007 PPP; 2009 Global R&D Projection (Battelle and R&D Magazine) – Graphics Ms. Jeanette Romero
2%
11%
<1%
3%
1%35%USA
Canada
Other Americas
3%
25%
Europeane an Union
Africa2%
India
1%Australia
Japan13%
ChinaTaiwan
S. Korea2008
26%2%
42%
3%
2%
2%
3%
<1% 1%
3%1% 17%
1998
* UIS S&T database; World Bank - PPP data
+99%
THREAT: US share of global R&D investment steadily decreasing (1998* to 2008**)
2%
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International Interactions
Public Domain Interaction
Country to Country Fora
International Agreements
External Programs
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AFRL International Enterprise
All of AFRL is the International EnterpriseAll of AFRL is the International Enterprise
2000+ AFRL Int’l Talent Scouts
Facilitate and Catalyze
AFOSR
PublicDomainActivity
Govt-to-GovtAgreements
AFRLInternationalTechnology
Office
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AFOSR International Enterprise
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People Programs
• Window-on-Science
– “Flagship” Program—Sends top international scientists to present their research in the U.S.
– Very Simple to Request
– Can Send to Bases/Universities/Conferences
• 221 WOS visits from 33 countries in 2009
Basic research knows no political boundaries
Basic research knows no political boundaries
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People Programs (Cont.)
• Window-on-the-World (WOW)– Allows AFRL scientists to do research at non-
governmental institutes overseas– AFOSR Pays TDY Costs – Up to 179 Days– Can Also be Used for Technology Assessments
• 11 participants to 6 different countries in FY09• NRC Associateship Program
– Brings domestic AND foreign researchers into lab• 11 of 58 current participants non-US citizens
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Conference Support Program
• Promotes conferences and workshops
– Focused on topics of interest to the DoD
– Facilitates attendance/access by U.S. researchers
• Potential for free registrations/proceedings
– Venue to discover Window-on-Science candidates
• 109 conferences supportedin 35 Countries in 2009
Groundbreaking research is found world-wide
Groundbreaking research is found world-wide
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Research Projects
• Proposals respond to AFOSR Broad Agency Announcements
• Projects at universities/institutes:– Most start at 1 year and modest funds ($25-50K is typical)
• 254 grants/contracts with 34 countries in FY09– Huge foreign matching:
• Direct matching + fee waivers• Equipment in place• Low overheads
– Results:• Acquire new knowledge /
understanding / technology• Build teams• Shift effort and funding
toward AF goals HyShot scramjet
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Country-to-Country Fora
• Visiting Delegations
• Technology Assessment Site Visits
• AFRL Led Bi-Lateral Fora
• SAF, OSD, DoS, etc. Bi-Laterals
• Multi-Lateral Fora
– RTO
– TTCP
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NATO Research & Technology Organization (RTO)
• Advisory Group to NATO– Leverages the S&T infrastructure of 28 NATO and 22 PfP
countries– Promotes interoperability among Alliance member services– Six executive-level panels/group
• Applied Vehicle Technology• Human Factors and Medicine• Information Systems Technology• Systems Analysis and Studies• Sensors & Electronics Technologies• NATO Modeling and Simulation Group
– 161 current activities, including working groups, technical teams, lecture series, and symposia
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The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP)
• Research collaboration between five English-speaking countries– US– UK– Canada– Australia– New Zealand
• 11 Technology and Systems Groups• 80 Technical Panels and Action Groups• 1,200 S&E’s from three US services and other TTCP
Nations• Reported research valued at $500M
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International Agreements
• Data/Information Exchange Annexes (D/IEAs)– 88 Agreements, 18 Countries
• Project Arrangements/Agreements (PAs) and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)– 54 Projects (44 pending), 13 Countries– ~$400M Leveraged
• Loan Agreements
• International Cooperative Research & Development Agreements
• Engineer & Scientist Exchange Program (ESEP)
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Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program (ESEP)
• Established in December 1963 with Germany
• Exists with 17 countries today: Australia, Canada, Chile, Egypt, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, United Kingdom
• AF currently has 5 abroad, 7 selected to start in 2010, and hosting 15
• DoD in negotiation with Brazil, Czech Republic, India
• Over 1500 foreign nationals and over 140 USAF participants since inception
Ties that last a lifetimeTies that last a lifetime
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External Programs
• International Cooperative Research & Development (ICR&D) Projects– Managed by SAF/IA– Provides ICR&D funds to match AFRL investment– Includes NATO and major non-NATO allies, and Friendly Foreign
Countries– $2.85M Air, $0.58M Space in FY10– 25% / 25% / 50% Leveraging of funds
• Coalition Warfare Program (CWP)– Managed by OUSD(AT&L)/IC– Includes all potential coalition partners– Fosters RDT&E programs that improve coalition interoperability
of US forces– ~$1M/yr (all DoD)– 25% / 25% / 50% Leveraging of funds
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External Programs (Cont.)
• Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) Program– Managed by OSD Comparative Testing Office
– Supports T&E of non-developmental items with the potential to
• Satisfy valid defense requirements
• Improve USAF operational performance– ~$35M/yr (all DoD)
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Conclusions
• Creativity and expertise are found worldwide
• Relationships are at the foundation of successful collaboration
• - Public Domain Interaction- Government-to-Government Fora
- International Agreements- Targeted International Programs
Are all integral to the enterprise
AFRL’s International Enterprise –
Ensuring USAF access to the world’s best science and technology
AFRL’s International Enterprise –
Ensuring USAF access to the world’s best science and technology