The AERFC Research Center conducts a broad portfolio of convergent research spanning HF to THz frequency applications, with a strong focus on advancing next-generation communication technologies. Ongoing efforts include the design and deployment of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) for 5G/6G communications, supporting secure, adaptive, and efficient networks. Complementary research is directed toward antenna designs that reduce radar cross-section (RCS), enhancing survivability and stealth capabilities. Researchers at the Center are also pursuing high-power amplifier architectures and RF pulse amplifier innovations to achieve greater energy efficiency and performance in critical defense platforms. In parallel, the team is advancing radiation-hardened technologies to improve system resilience in extreme environments and driving the development of advanced 2D materials to enable next-generation sensing, electronic, and protective capabilities. Building on these advances, the Center is exploring THz sensors and devices—such as absorbers based on newly developed 2D materials—to open new frontiers in high-frequency defense applications. Across all of these areas, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into RF systems is being pursued as a transformative approach, enabling adaptive, intelligent, and resilient system performance. Collectively, these projects embody the Center’s mission to accelerate the transition of fundamental research into impactful, mission-driven defense technologies.