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. 

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.

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

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.