Advanced / Transformational Technology
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyJoby Aviation Signs Expanded Contract With Department of Defense
Joby Aviation recently expanded its existing contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The U.S. Marine Corps now joins the Army, Navy, and Air Force in testing and exploring […]
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ArmySenior Army Officials See New Hybrid-Electric Bradley Prototype, Cite ‘Silent Watch’ Capability
Senior Army officials recently viewed a demonstration of the service’s first prototype of a hybrid-electric Bradley fighting vehicle, with the delivery of two test systems planned for September. Lt. Gen. […]
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Business/FinancialNew Solid Rocket Motor Entrant, X-Bow, Expects To Be On First Programs Within A Year
X-Bow Systems, the first new entrant in decades into the U.S. solid rocket motor business, is expecting to ramp up on one or more programs in the coming six to […]
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Air ForceEyes on Fiscal 2024 Budget Next Year for Possible USAF Testing and Fielding of Collaborative Combat Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall has said that his top technology priority is “autonomous behaviors and artificial intelligence decision support,” and he has suggested that the F-35 fighter and […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyDARPA Selects 11 Teams For First Phase Of Space-BACN Intersatellite Communications
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on Wednesday selected 11 teams to advance development of low-power, low-weight, low-cost and interoperable technologies to create new datalinks to allow for seamless […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyHopes High for CHIPS Act to Help Advance U.S. Semiconductors for Defense
Semiconductors are critical for modern weapons. The Lockheed Martin [LMT] F-35 has more than 3,000 computer chips, while the company’s CH-53K helicopter for the U.S. Marine Corps has more than […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologySenate and House Appropriators Agree: CBP Needs to Invest in AI/ML for NII Systems
Customs and Border Protection has wasted several years in developing technologies that would reduce the manual burdens associated with detecting threats and contraband in vehicles and cargo screened by non-intrusive […]
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SpaceNorthrop Grumman and Firefly Aerospace Teaming to Develop New Rocket
Northrop Grumman [NOC] and Texas-based Firefly Aerospace are teaming to build a first stage upgrade for the Antares rocket and a new rocket for commerical, civil, and national security purposes. […]
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Air ForceAFSOC Plans to Test Starlink Satellites to Aid Operations
Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) plans to conduct tests using SpaceX Starlink low Earth orbit (LEO) communications satellites to aid operations. A partially redacted Aug. 5 business notice said […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyDoD Details Three New Projects Focused On Innovation For Technologies Beyond 5G
The Pentagon has announced three new projects aimed at fostering innovation in next-generation wireless technologies beyond 5G, to include establishing a new “Open6G” research hub. The new projects are part […]