ISL Wins SBIR Phase II for Virtual RF Target

“Test and Train like you fight…where you fight!”

Poway, California – Information Systems Laboratories (ISL) announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II in the amount of $1,250,000.00 focused on Virtual RF Target to address a key problem in realistic flight training and testing. The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded and now on Jul. 10, 2024. ISL will start its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.

Quote From Company
“ISL is excited to create a novel capability to integrate a digital environment with open-air
ranges to simulate realistic Radio Frequency (RF) environments to address test and training
gaps,” – Dr. Joseph Guerci, President/CEO

(Mandatory disclaimer) “The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.”

About ISL
ISL is an innovative technology development company that specializes in creating real world
solutions for commercial, national security and energy sectors. We design, engineer and produce state-of-the-art products, as well as provide in-depth research and expert analysis for our customers around the globe. In today’s rapidly evolving world of complex challenges, you can trust ISL to create the customized solutions you need.

About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery,
development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and
cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40
other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology
ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more
information, visit afresearchlab.com.

About AFWERX
As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory,
AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and contractor personnel at five hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has executed over 6,100 new contracts worth more than $4 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: www.afwerx.com.

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