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This portfolio covers a wide range of fundamental science problems under the heading of Aeronautical Sciences. Aeronautical Sciences covers any and all technology associated with enabling flight in air or that leads to a greater understanding of sciences therein. There are three main sub-areas of research focus within this program: 1) Aerodynamics, which covers fundamental science associated with the motion of air (or fluid), particularly when interacting with a body, and for which the relevant challenges in this area include hypersonics, fl ow physics for control, unsteady and low Reynolds Number aerodynamics, boundary layer physics (especially transition), and fl uid-structure interaction; 2) Air Vehicle Sciences, which deals with sciences associated with the air vehicle confi guration, operation, and/or structures which can lead to increases in performance or agility; and 3) Air Breathing Propulsion, which covers fundamental research associated with all aspects of air-breathing propulsion including improved performance of conventional engines as well as enabling capabilities for supersonic combustion engines. Further information about the goals, aims, and activities for this portfolio can be obtained by contacting the EOARD-AER Program Officer, Dr. Russ Cummings.