Scientists and engineers from the Air Force Research Laboratory, as well as Defense Department medical organizations will exhibit more than 100 innovations ranging from advanced weapons to disaster relief support during the Defense Lab Day at the Pentagon on May 14. Frank Kendall, undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology, and logistics is hosting the event. Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work will speak at the opening ceremony. “We’re really excited about this event,” said Maj. Gen. Tom Masiello, AFRL commander. “The DOD labs are vital to the force of the future. Our scientists and engineers are engaged in some of the most exciting work in the nation. We intend to share how AFRL provides revolutionary, relevant, and responsive support to our warfighters, helping to keep our Air Force the greatest in the world.” (DOD re?lease)
NASA Boss: Race to Moon Has National Security Stakes
Sept. 15, 2026
NASA is pushing hard to get astronauts back to the moon by 2028—and the urgency is driven in no small part by the national security implications of doing so before China does, Administrator Jared Isaacman said Sept. 15.
