Rome Laboratory, Air Force research facility in Rome, New York, United States
Rome Laboratory is an Air Force research facility in Rome, New York, that focuses on command, control, communications, and computer technologies. The facility also conducts research in intelligence and cyber technologies within the Griffiss Business and Technology Park.
The facility originated in 1942 from the Rome Air Depot, where military personnel manufactured bombsights and tested aircraft engines during World War II. After the war, the location transformed into a modern research center for military technologies.
The facility is a major employer in the region with thousands of military personnel, civilians, and contractors working side by side. These professionals shape the local community's economy while developing technologies that support national defense.
The facility is located in a business and technology park with good road access to the New York State Thruway. Visitors should know that as a military research facility, access may be restricted depending on the purpose of the visit.
The facility leads research in quantum technology and develops counter-drone systems that resemble commercial technologies but are tailored for Department of Defense requirements. This specialized focus sets it apart from civilian research centers.
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