US Air Force R&D labs
US Air Force runs 5 R&D labs in the 311 Institute directory, across 1 country (United States), focused on directed energy, space, cyber and quantum networking.
Part of the 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory. Compiled by Matthew Griffin. Last updated .
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| Lab and organisation | Location | Type and sector | Focus | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFRL Information DirectorateUS Air Force | Rome, United States | Military Aerospace, defence and space | Cyber, Quantum networking | 1951 |
| AFRL Kirtland (Directed Energy and Space Vehicles)US Air Force | Albuquerque, United States | Military Aerospace, defence and space | Directed energy, Space | 1997 |
| Air Force Research LaboratoryUS Air Force | Dayton, United States | Military Aerospace, defence and space | Hypersonics, Directed energy, Space | 1997 |
| Air Force Test CenterUS Air Force | Edwards, United States | Military Aerospace, defence and space | Flight testing | 1933 |
| Groom Lake test facility (Area 51)US Air Force | Nevada Test and Training Range, United States | Military Aerospace, defence and space | Classified aircraft testing | 1955 |
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Questions and answers
How many R&D labs does US Air Force have?
The 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory lists 5 US Air Force R&D labs as of October 2026.
Where are US Air Force's R&D labs?
In United States (5).
What does US Air Force research?
Its labs focus on directed energy, space, cyber and quantum networking.
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