# EXOS Team Pursues AEDC Test Opportunities

EXOS Aerospace is leading a team that includes Starfighters Space in pursuing U.S. Air Force AEDC Velocity Alliance opportunities. The Air Force Test Center found EXOS’s white paper technically acceptable, and onboarding is ongoing; the announcement states that this is not a contract award or a commitment of government funding. Starfighters adds Mach 2+ airborne testing capability to the prospective team, positioning it to pursue relevant test and evaluation work at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex in Tennessee.

- The team’s technical acceptability is a positive procurement signal, but it does not guarantee selection or funding; contractors should distinguish this status from an award when assessing pipeline and revenue forecasts.
- Starfighters’ Mach 2+ flight-testing capability broadens the team’s offering for potential AEDC testing work. Companies with complementary test capabilities may assess whether they can support future opportunities through the Velocity Alliance.
- EXOS and Starfighters can continue the stated onboarding process and prepare for opportunities as they arise; the signal provides no award value, contract number, or solicitation deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** November 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Air Force (USAF)
- Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC)
- Air Force Test Center (AFTC)

### Vendors
- EXOS Aerospace (Prospective team lead)
- Starfighters Space (Prospective team member; contributes Mach 2+ airborne flight-testing capability)

### Sources
- [Starfighters Space has joined our EXOS-led team pursuing U.S. Air Force AEDC Velocity Alliance opportunities, adding Mach 2+ airborne testing capability.

Onboarding is ongoing; no contract has been awarded.

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