Air Force Brainiacs Huddle in Secret on Future Tech Ideas
Published Date: 3/14/2025
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Summary
The Air Force Scientific Advisory Board is holding a private meeting on March 27-28, 2025, to discuss important science and technology ideas that could shape the future of the Air Force. This meeting affects military experts and decision-makers but won’t cost or change anything right now. It’s a behind-the-scenes event where big ideas get brainstormed to keep the Air Force ahead of the game.
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