Air Force Avionics Laboratory

The Air Force Avionics Laboratory was established in 1959 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, as part of the Air Force Systems Command. Its mission was to conduct advanced research and development in avionics technologies, including navigation, communications, electronic warfare, and sensor systems for both manned and unmanned aircraft. Over the decades, the Laboratory played a crucial role in advancing avionics capabilities, directly supporting major Air Force platforms such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon and various reconnaissance aircraft. In 1991, the Laboratory was merged into the Air Force Wright Laboratory, continuing its legacy of technological innovation within a larger organizational structure.