DESERT DISRUPTORS

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE

CREATIVE MINDs, CREATIVE WORKS

412TH TEST WING INNOVATION

SBIR & SITTR

The 412th Test Wing, with its advanced testing capabilities and extensive infrastructure at Edwards Air Force Base, can provide the expertise, facilities, and support necessary to bring your SBIR and STTR innovations to life through rigorous development, testing, and integration into defense systems.

Rapid Prototyping and Testing

The 412th Test Wing innovation team offers rapid prototyping and testing services, allowing innovators to quickly iterate on designs and validate their technologies in real-world, operationally relevant environments.

Partner Networks

We bring in top industry partners to collaborate with base leadership and personnel, fostering a culture of innovation and driving the integration of advanced technologies into mission operations.

LOCATIONS

pushing innovation boundaries through hands-on experimentation and immersive technology.

MAKERSPACE

Creative, hands-on, collaborative, prototyping, resourceful.

AR/VR LAB

Immersive, cutting-edge, experiential, simulation, futuristic.

THINK TANK

Innovative, strategic, problem-solving, visionary, analytical.

Who We Are

We are a forward-thinking innovation team at Edwards Air Force Base, dedicated to accelerating technological advancements and fostering a culture of creativity and problem-solving for mission success.

Our Vision

To be the driving force of innovation at Edwards Air Force Base, accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance mission capabilities and secure the future of national defense.

Our Mission

To foster a culture of innovation by empowering personnel with the tools, partnerships, and resources needed to develop, test, and integrate groundbreaking solutions that address the evolving challenges of modern warfare.

Services

BRINGING YOUR IDEAS INTO REALITYServices

Technology Scouting & Assessment

Identify and evaluate cutting-edge technologies for potential military use.

Innovation Training

Offer workshops on design thinking, rapid prototyping, and lean innovation.

Testing & Evaluation

Provide environments to test and validate new technologies in real-world scenarios.

Cybersecurity Support

Integrate and test cybersecurity in new systems to meet security standards.

RDT&E Partnerships

Collaborate with research institutions to drive innovation in materials, AI, and autonomous systems.

Small Business Collaboration

Partner with small businesses to develop and scale defense-related technologies.

Works

Projects We Have Done

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Project Mercury

Project Mercury is a 90-day program dedicated to fostering collaborative innovation in the Air and Space Forces.

Parasim

Advanced Manufacturing

TruNarc

Smart Watch

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