Press Release: Ohio and AFRL Strengthen Partnership for National Defense and Economic Development
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Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio—In a significant move to bolster national defense and drive economic growth, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Commander Brig. Gen. Jason Bartolomei signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday. This agreement emphasizes collaboration in science, technology, and information sharing between the state and AFRL.
Governor DeWine expressed Ohio’s commitment to closely collaborate with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, stating, "This is the state of Ohio’s commitment to continue to work very closely with the Air Force for national defense purposes and for the purposes of Ohio moving forward."
The AFRL, the primary scientific research and development center for the Air Force, boasts a workforce of 12,500 personnel, including airmen, Space Force guardians, Pentagon civilians, and contractors. With a budget of $9.5 billion, complemented by an additional $3 billion in externally funded research, the lab covers critical technology areas vital for modern warfare.
Brig. Gen. Bartolomei highlighted the importance of partnerships in achieving the lab’s mission of advancing technologies for the Air Force and Space Force. "With our win-together mindset, we can bring the future faster for our nation and communities," he asserted.
The signing ceremony also featured representatives from the Dayton Development Coalition, emphasizing the potential for economic development stemming from the technology-sharing initiative. Governor DeWine reaffirmed state support for Intel’s commitment to invest in Ohio, noting the $8 billion already committed as part of broader technology advancements.
This renewed partnership signifies a step toward enhanced national security and economic vitality in Ohio, paving the way for innovation and growth in the region.
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