Air Force brain trust meets secretly on future tech
Published Date: 3/14/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board is holding a private meeting on March 27-28, 2025, to kick off important research projects for the fiscal year. This meeting affects Air Force researchers and leaders who will collaborate on studies that could shape future Air Force technology and strategy. No public access or spending changes are announced, but the work sets the stage for future innovations.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Meeting closed to the public
The Department of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board meeting on March 27–28, 2025 (8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET each day) at the Gen. Jacob E. Smart Conference Center, Joint Base Andrews, is closed to the public because it will involve classified matters under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1). You cannot attend in person on those dates.
You can submit written statements
Members of the public may submit written statements to the Designated Federal Officer (mailing address: 1500 West Perimeter Road, Ste. #3300, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762; contact Lt Col Steven Ingraham) at any time in accordance with 41 CFR 102-3.140(c). Written statements received after the March 27–28, 2025 meeting may not be considered until the next scheduled meeting.
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