NASA Headset SPEAR Labs is part of a NASA to produce and test the next generation communications headset and hearing protection system for the astronauts. Headset system will be designed to improve communications and include many of SPEAR's state-of-the-art technologies. Testing will be conducted at NASA, Air Force Research Lab, Virginia Tech and SPEAR Labs. CRADA Agreement with AFRL SPEAR Labs and the Air Force Research Laboratory have signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) on 22 August 2007. The CRADA creates a partnership between SPEAR and AFRL that will ensure the Air Force gets the latest in hearing protection and communication device technology. SOCOM-X at Bold Quest SOCOM-X was evaluated by Air Force Combat Controllers during Bold Quest. Building on the success of Exercise Urgent Quest, US Joint Forces Command J8 conducted additional military utility assessments on non-cooperative combat identification technologies. This event, Exercise Bold Quest, was conducted at the Army’s National Training Center and Nellis Air Force Base in September 2007. The exercise examined 16 cooperative and non-cooperative combat identification technologies and had the able participation of nine NATO/ISAF nations and all four U.S. services (and SOCOM). The exercise included 820 player personnel, 45 ground vehicles, 40 aircraft, and over 1000 additional support personnel. Total cost of the event was $20.8 million in direct investment plus additional U.S. and coalition indirect support.