Emerging Tech
Pentagon Inches Closer to Unleashing Two New Supercomputers
A storage capabilities supplier shared fresh details on the in-the-making systems.
Emerging Tech
Quantum Tech Still Too Young to Warrant Export Controls, Defense Advisers Warn
A report commissioned by the Pentagon helps provide insight into how various federal agencies fit into big-picture policy considerations on the emerging national security issue.
Artificial Intelligence
Air Force Moves to Drive Computer Vision Research and Development
An official said it shows that DOD is serious about enabling more personnel to harness artificial intelligence.
Digital Government
MIT Lab Director Named as New Defense Science Board Chair
The radar and missile defense expert officially assumed the advisory position this week.
Modernization
Oracle’s Cloud Can Now Host Select Top Secret Defense Data
The company will make use of special regions to store the government’s data.
Digital Government
DOD Needs Streamlined Processes, More Data In Congressional Reports
Congress’ watchdog issued several recommendations for the Department of Defense and its congressional reporting procedures, hinging on internal communications and improved data.
Digital Government
Drones Shooting Microwave Rays Could Be the Drone Killers of Tomorrow
Moving away from vacuum tubes is making microwave weapons smaller and smarter.
Cybersecurity
F-35 program seeks cyber reinforcements
To improve the joint strike fighters' defenses against cyber attacks, the program office responsible for it wants an open system design solution.
Digital Government
The Army’s New Decades-Long Climate Strategy Has No Budget
The strategy includes a list of tangible objectives but no corresponding cost estimates.
Emerging Tech
Mike Bloomberg Named Chair of Defense Innovation Board
The former New York City mayor and billionaire replaces Mark Sirangelo.
Ideas
Want To Scale Innovation at the DOD? Strengthen the SBIR Program
Though a popular option for startups, the Small Business Innovation Research program still faces a valley of death challenge from pilot to program of record.
Modernization
DOD's Commercial IT Innovation Hub to Deploy Google Secure Cloud Offering
The solution embraces zero trust principles, officials said.
Artificial Intelligence
AI Algorithms Could Rapidly Deploy to the Battlefield Under New Initiative
The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center’s director shed new light on its AI and Data Accelerator this week.
Emerging Tech
Researchers Develop Chemical Agent-Resistant Coatings for Military Equipment
Multiple entities are supporting this ongoing effort driving paintable protection.
Emerging Tech
Air Force Commits Millions to Demonstrate ‘Space Internet’
Constellations of spacecraft spanning different orbits would be explored to provide connectivity.
Digital Government
CMMC Program Moves Under Defense CIO
The Defense Department has shifted responsibility for its unified cybersecurity program for contractors to the chief information officer.
Emerging Tech
Defense Department Previews New Future-Facing Technology Aims
A fresh memorandum marks a key element informing the Pentagon’s in-development science and technology strategy.
Artificial Intelligence
DOD Debuts Office to Help It 'Move Faster' on Artificial Intelligence
Officials provided an update on their nascent work to synchronize AI efforts across the CDO, JAIC and DDS.
Emerging Tech
Military Pilots’ DNA May Hold Key to What’s Causing Their Prostate Cancers
Radars, magnetrons, and other toxic exposures may leave unique signatures on aviators’ cells, giving researchers the first evidence of cause.
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