The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory has awarded a $380,380 Project Grant under CFDA 12.800 - Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) - Office of Research Administration. The grant, which is effective November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2026, funds research on "MHZ-RATE OPTICAL PRESSURE SENSING IN SUPERCRITICAL DETONATION ENVIRONMENTS." As the prime grantee, UCLA will leverage its research facilities, faculty expertise, and administrative capabilities to conduct this fundamental scientific study. The grant aligns with the program's objectives to maintain the Air Force's technological superiority and foster a strong research infrastructure. Additionally, UCLA has an indefinite delivery contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration to provide animal per diem services in support of VA medical research projects.