Advanced / Transformational Technology
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyDrone Likely First to Receive Neuromorphic Computing Under U.S. Air Force Effort
The United States Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) in Rome, N.Y., is working to develop neuromorphic computing for possible fielding on a drone in the next five years. AFRL is […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyLockheed Martin Likely to Support LRSO With Sensors, Nuclear Certification
The Air Force and Lockheed Martin [LMT] are developing a plan to fit the company into the Long-Range Standoff Weapon (LRSO) program moving forward, even as the service has selected […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyAir Force Seeks Sources for New Hypersonic Scramjet Program
A new hypersonic weapon program is on the horizon for the Air Force, per an April 27 solicitation seeking sources for a new air-breathing, hypersonic conventional cruise missile. The Air […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyAgility Prime: Air Force Opens Two More Challenges for Electric Air Taxis
The Air Force released two new challenge-based contracting opportunities for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft under its Agility Prime line of effort, seeking out nontraditional defense companies with commercial […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyAir Force: Agility Prime Platforms Will Be ‘Gamechanger’ for Warfighter
A new electronically powered aircraft that can rapidly transport logistics and personnel across battlefields or through disaster zones will benefit the Air Force across a wide range of capability needs, […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyHouse Bill Introduced To Establish $750 Million Grant Program For 5G Technologies
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced a bill Friday that would establish a $750 million grant program to accelerate deployment of U.S.-manufactured 5G technologies. The USA Telecommunications Act of […]
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Air ForceGoldfein: GAO’s ABMS Report Challenged by Lack of Classified, Real-Time Info
The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) recent report critiquing the Air Force’s lack of business plan for its Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) effort didn’t take into account classified information or […]
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Missile DefenseMDA Seeks Disruptive Missile Defense Technologies
This week the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) asked industry about “disruptive technologies” for its missile defense mission needs in a Request for Information (RFI). The RFI, published April 20, said […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyDoD and Norway Working On Ramjets For Hypersonic Missiles
The Defense Department on Monday disclosed a bilateral prototyping effort underway with Norway to explore advanced ramjet technologies useful for developing hypersonic missiles. DoD and the Norwegian Ministry of Defence […]
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Air ForceNorthrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin Officially Bid on Air Force SpeedDealer Radar Program
At least two companies are in the running to supply the Air Force’s next ground-based radar system, with Northrop Grumman [NOC] and Lockheed Martin [LMT] submitting bids this week. Proposals […]