Prime Overview

Mission

Expand technology transition paths to accelerate emerging technology markets by leveraging government resources for rapid and affordable fielding, attracting and optimizing external funding and talent.

What We Do

Prime aims to accelerate and “prime” emerging commercial markets by incorporating military interests to help advance new technologies in the business. This benefits both the commercial industry and military capabilities.

In addition to funding, Prime leverages other unique Department resources, like test infrastructure, certification authorities, interagency relationships, and early operational use cases, bringing the Department of the Air Force’s full value proposition to bear by becoming an early adopter to de-risk emerging markets.

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Programs

Agility Prime

Transformative vertical lift aircraft

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Autonomy Prime

Autonomous technology in aircraft, spacecraft & ground vehicles

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Integration Prime

Integrating DAF systems and cross domain mission threads

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How We Help

Reduce Risk in Multiple Areas:

Technical
Regulatory
Financial

Leverage government subject matter experts, proving grounds, partnerships, and other assets to build confidence in new technology.

Collaborate with government organizations to expedite airworthiness certification and policy development.

Award contracts for testing and early use cases and development.

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Leadership

Prime Division Chief

Lt. Col. Jonathan Gilbert

Prime Branch Chiefs

Jacob Wilson
Agility Prime Branch Chief

Lt. Col. Joshua Fehd
Autonomy Prime Branch Chief

Lt. Col. Joshua Fehd
Integration Prime Branch Chief