Wright-Patterson AFB, OH / Air Force Research Laboratory Materials & Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL/RX)
Hangar 18 was established in September 2021 by the Air Force Research Laboratory. They focus primarily on support for modeling, digital engineering, and digital transformation.
Hangar 18 is involved closely with AFRL’s Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) program within the Autonomous Collaborative Platforms program. The program is focused on producing low-cost attributable aircraft and unmanned aerial systems. General Atomics and Kratos have been awarded contracts within this program.