The primary objective of the research is to develop a quantifiable, risk-based assessment methodology for determining the service life of advanced composite structures aided by high-fidelity damage modeling in order to optimize advanced composite structural design concepts and to provide useful insight into sustainment of composite structures. Secondary objectives include the development of certification framework for enabling novel materials and advanced structural concepts used for automated manufacturing. Finally, we will discuss expanding the framework for developing innovative in-service inspection technologies for advanced structures and bonded joints, validating high-fidelity composite repair analysis techniques, and assessment of aging of composite structures for life extension and structural enhancements.