Advanced / Transformational Technology
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Air ForceAir Force Official: Palletized Munitions ‘Major Element’ of New Warfighting Concept
The Air Force is testing the viability of palletized munitions on its cargo aircraft to increase fire capacity, and could soon proceed to prototyping and fielding that capability, the head […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyNo Clear Answers on How to Effectively Detect, Mitigate Drone Threats, Experts Say
Successful defense against drone threats in commercial and military environments will require solving numerous challenges, according to experts speaking during a discussion hosted by the Atlantic Council — and there […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyCommission Calls For Greater Support During Pandemic To Smaller Firms Working On AI Capabilities
A new report from the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence calls on the U.S. to provide greater support during the pandemic to small and medium-sized companies working on critical […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyAir Force to Award Initial F-15EX Engine Contract to GE, Considering Open Competition for Next Lots
The Air Force may look to industry to provide future engines for the F-15EX fighter jet after sole-sourcing the initial aircraft lot to GE Aviation [GE], the service said May […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyJAIC Director Places Battlefield AI As Top Priority, Discusses Need For Acquisition Authorities
The Pentagon’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center has made development of warfighting capabilities its top priority over the next year, the organization’s leader said Thursday, following the award of its largest […]
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Air ForceAir Force Formally Launches Skyborg Drone Program with Multiple Contracts Possible
The Air Force has released a solicitation to build prototypes for its Skyborg unmanned wingman program, with the intent of selecting one or more companies to quickly field an artificial […]
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Air ForceAir Force Releases Final RFP to Replace B-52 Engines
The Air Force released May 19 the final request for proposals for industry to build the B-52H Stratofortress’ new propulsion system. The Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) will replace engines […]
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Cyber
NIST Initiates Building Block Effort With Private Sector On 5G Cyber Security
An arm of the Department of Commerce on Wednesday began an outreach effort to industry aimed at building cyber security into the emerging fifth-generation wireless architecture, which is seen as […]
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Business/FinancialLockheed Martin to Slow F-35 Deliveries Due to COVID-19-Related Supplier Delays
Lockheed Martin [LMT] revealed May 19 that it is slowing production of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in a move that could impact up to 25 aircraft, as a “proactive” […]
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PentagonPentagon’s Technology Office Places Microelectronics As New Top Priority
The Pentagon’s technology office has shifted its top modernization priority from hypersonics to microelectronics, an official said Tuesday, adding the department will look to greater advantage of commercial products in […]