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"Test Before Flight!" This is the official page of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn.

The page is managed by the AEDC Public Affairs office. Arnold Engineering Development Complex, located at Arnold AFB, Tenn., is the most advanced and largest complex of flight simulation test facilities in the world. Within six states, the Complex operates 68 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units. The Complex reports to the Air Force Test Center, headquartered in Edwards AFB, California. The AEDC is an Air Force Materiel Command facility and an important national resource. It has contributed to the development of practically every one of the nation's top priority aerospace programs including the Atlas, Titan, Minuteman and Peacekeeper ICBMs, the space shuttle, space station, and Projects Mercury, Gemini and Apollo.

10/30/2026

Arnold AFB picked a perfect time to announce the discovery of two new "residents." Coincidence? You decide.

A small visitor with an outsized reputation has made its presence known at Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex.Arnold AFB researchers have documented two new

10/29/2026

Keep following our series as we celebrate AEDC's 75th Anniversary this year.

part of a series of AEDC History spots produced in 2026 in support of AEDC's 75th anniversary

10/28/2026

Another hot job available. Apply here.

10/26/2026

Did you know...Arnold Engineering Development Complex contributed to the successful unmanned, flight test of the NASA Ares 1-X flight vehicle which was launched on Oct. 28, 2009. The Ares 1-X flight provided NASA an early chance to test and prove the new rocket's flight characteristics, hardware, facilities and ground operations. The mission also helped to verify computer and wind tunnel models. , ,

10/23/2026

Members from the 846th Test Squadron participated in New Mexico State University’s Capstone Meet and Greet, introducing senior engineering students to a real-world challenge aimed at improving rain field operations at the Holloman High Speed Test Track. Read the story here.

Members from the 846th Test Squadron participated in New Mexico State University’s Capstone Meet and Greet, introducing senior engineering students to a real-world challenge aimed at improving rain

10/22/2026

, , , The Arnold Community Council honored Capt. Brandon Gunn and Cpl. Garrett Tucker during its final meeting of the year, recognizing their leadership, dedication to public safety and contributions to protecting Arnold Engineering Development Complex and surrounding communities. Read the full story here.

The Arnold Community Council honored Capt. Brandon Gunn and Cpl. Garrett Tucker during its final meeting of the year, recognizing their leadership, dedication to public safety and contributions to

10/21/2026

The AEDC Continuous Improvement team and a DoW group collaborate to tackle test security. Read the full story here.

American author Mark Twain is credited with having said, “Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.” A team with Beyond New Horizons, the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Test

10/19/2026

The Arnold AFB Innovation Program recently hosted "The AEDC AI Forge" at Arnold Air Force Base, bringing together military, civilian and contractor personnel to explore Artificial Intelligence and learn how to integrate A I tools into their daily workflows. Read the story here.

ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. – The Arnold AFB Innovation Program recently hosted "The AEDC AI Forge" at Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.The event

10/15/2026

Address

100 Kindel Drive
Arnold Air Force Base, TN
37389

Telephone

+19314544204

Website

http://www.arnold.af.mil/

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