Advanced / Transformational Technology
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Business/FinancialLockheed Martin, Microsoft Demonstrate 5G.MIL Networking Technology
Lockheed Martin [LMT] on Sunday said it is working with Microsoft [MSFT] to further advance 5G networking technologies for the tactical edge of the future battlespace, highlighting that the two […]
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Air ForceUnder AFRL Contract, Leidos to Pursue ‘Mjolnir’ High Power Microwave Counter Drone System
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) directed energy directorate at Kirtland AFB, N.M., has awarded a $26 million contract to Leidos [LDOS] to develop the company’s Mjölnir high power microwave […]
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SpaceNational Security Space Association Suggests Buy of More Resilient Commercial Systems
In a new report, the National Security Space Association (NSSA) suggests that the U.S. Space Force and other federal government buyers promote the design of more resilent systems for the […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyCBP Making Progress On Implementing Facial Comparison Technology For Border Security
Several years after going all in on using facial recognition technology to verify the identities of persons arriving to and departing from the U.S., Customs and Border Protection has made […]
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SpaceU.S. Space Force Seeks Industry Input on Cyber Protection Exercises for Space Systems
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) is looking for industry input on live and virtual exercises to improve cyber protections for space systems. Last month, U.S. Air Force […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyWestern Export Restrictions Include AI, Hypersonics If Russia Invades Ukraine
The costs to Russia if it invades Ukraine include export controls of high-technology such as artificial intelligence, hypersonic flight technologies and robotics, all key ingredients of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s […]
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Air ForceHigh Cost of Hypersonic Missiles Likely Means Low Inventories in Near Term, Air Force Secretary Says
The high costs of hypersonic missiles that may entail a unit cost in the tens of millions of dollars will likely mean that the United States will not field high […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyWhite House’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Calls For Emerging Tech Collaboration With Regional Partners
The White House’s new Indo-Pacific Strategy cites allies and partners in the region as the U.S.’ “single greatest asymmetric strength” to counter China, and calls for bolstering collaboration on emerging […]
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CyberF-35 Program Seeks Innovations to Improve Aircraft Cybersecurity
The F-35 Joint Program Office is looking to industry for ideas to improve the cybersecurity of the Lockheed Martin [LMT] F-35 fighter and associated ground systems under a new JPO […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyDARPA, Sikorsky Conduct First Autonomous Black Hawk Flights With No Safety Pilots Onboard
DARPA and Lockheed Martin’s [LMT] Sikorsky announced Tuesday they have completed the first ever completely unmanned, autonomous flight with a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. The UH-60A flew with no safety […]