In the defense tech industry, there are few greater privileges than working directly alongside the men and women who keep our nation’s military ready and operational. Recently, our team had the honor of visiting the 88th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) at Shepherd Air Force Base, a squadron within Air Education and Training Command (AETC), where we partnered with flight schedulers to begin implementing Sky 2.0.

NATO allies face pressure to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP amid calls for greater efficiency and innovation. While historically constrained by large contractors, NATO is embracing modular technologies and smaller companies like OpsLab that offer AI-powered solutions. This shift promotes interoperability and strengthens transatlantic defense partnerships.

2024 was a banner year for OpsLab. As we think about how we harness 2024’s momentum into 2025, we’re acutely focused on our 2,500+ end users. We’re aiming to make our offering even better by adding new AI capabilities in very short order.

The OpsLab leadership team recently visited military installations across several European NATO allies to discuss squadron operations and readiness challenges.

By joining OpsLab, I see an opportunity to address a critical need across NATO air forces. We have the chance to significantly reduce the administrative burden on our pilots, giving them back the time they need to focus on what really matters - maintaining the highest levels of operational readiness and effectiveness.

OpsLab Inc. today announced the hiring of Lieutenant General (R) Lance “Spike” Landrum to lead the company’s international strategy.

This contract marks OpsLab’s ninth SBIR Phase III from the U.S Air Force, and third to specifically focus on flying training squadrons.

OpsLab has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Defense to expand their capabilities to manage the scheduling and operation of air ranges.

There's an "aha!" moment that happens in nearly every single one of our product demonstrations. Our team renders what a typical flight schedule might look like – a “puckboard”, to some – and with a few clicks, we're able to completely update the board to reflect the most current flying conditions.

OpsLab announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Air Force to support the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper. Under the terms of the contract, OpsLab will work with the 25th Attack Group at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, South Carolina to integrate its marquee software SkySchedule, automatically build and reflow schedules, and predict operational readiness deficits.

At OpsLab, our primary focus is delivering outstanding results for our customers. In defense, that means ensuring we have clear direction from commanders and an acute understanding of the values that underpin their leadership. In commercial aviation, it means the diligent pursuit of cutting-edge operations solutions that minimize overall cost without sacrificing safety. Today, we are announcing three outstanding leaders as strategic advisors:

OpsLab announced today that it has been selected for a Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract from AFWERX, the innovation arm of the United States Air Force (USAF). Under the terms of the contract, OpsLab will continue to develop their innovative squadron operations software – SkySchedule – to improve operational readiness across the Air Force.

Welcome to the new OpsLab.com.

Although the OpsLab journey began in 2019, the last few months have been some of the most momentous in our company’s history.

OpsLab announced a new contract to support the Airmen at Shaw Air Force Base (AFB). The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III award will provide software to 200 users with the 20th Fighter Wing, the 20th Operations Group, and the 20th Operations Support Squadron.

Safe and effective flight operations, both commercial and military, rely on inherently complex systems and swift, efficient decision-making.

OpsLab announced a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract award with the 80th Flying Training Wing (FTW) at Sheppard Air Force Base (AFB).

Today, OpsLab announced the company acquired The Gonkulator (Gonk), a leading provider of operational squadron planning software to the U.S. Air Force (USAF), built by pilots for pilots.

AUSTIN, Texas – Today, OpsLab announced the company closed a seed fundraising round totaling $5 million, led by Cultivation Capital and joined by Storm Ventures.

The 510 FS is the first NATO partner that OpsLab has under contract to automate the day-to-day and long-range schedule for managing flight operations.

OpsLab has been awarded a SBIR Phase III contract to automate the flying squadron schedule with the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot AFB. The fighter community was the first to adopt the automation of flying squadron scheduling with the F16, F35, A10 and T38 MDS.