The Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO or DAF RCO) is an office in the

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tasked with expediting the development of select technological systems. The RCO was activated by the

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on April 28, 2003, and is currently overseeing the development of the U.S. Air Force's

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in partnership with

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, and the U.S. Space Force's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle in partnership with

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References

External links

Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office fact sheet
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