Advanced / Transformational Technology
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyHughes Transmits Live, HD Video In Black Hawk Helicopter Demonstration
Hughes Network Systems reports that its HeloSat satellite communications transmitted consistent, real-time, full-motion video from a Black Hawk helicopter during a recent in-flight demonstration. The HeloSat solution sent live, HD video […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyAFRL Looks to Develop ‘Link 16 From Space’ Transponder in Proliferated LEO
The Air Force Research Laboratory plans to demonstrate a new space-based communications transponder in low-Earth orbit by next spring, the lab’s space vehicles director said June 4. The “XVI” program […]
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Air ForceAir Force Releases RFI for Next-Gen ISR Drone to Potentially Replace Reaper
The Air Force released a June 3 request for information to begin searching for next-generation unmanned aerial vehicles that could eventually replace the MQ-9 Reaper drone. The notice, first reported […]
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PentagonJAIC’s Chief Technology Officer To Serve As Acting Director
The Pentagon’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) has named its chief technology officer (CTO) as its acting director following the retirement of the organization’s first leader later this summer. Nand […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyGeorgia Senators Urge Air Force to Deliver Advanced Battle Management System Report to Congress
Georgia’s two senators have written a letter to Air Force leadership expressing concern over a delayed report on certain aspects of the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) program. The fiscal […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyAgility Prime ‘Air Race to Certification’ Moves Ahead, Air Force Examines eVTOL Supply Chains
Air Force leaders working to support the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the U.S. acknowledge that this new segment of aerospace will require a robust […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyPentagon Announces New 5G Pilot Programs At 7 Bases, RFPs To Be Released This Summer
The Pentagon on Wednesday announced its latest round of 5G pilot programs that will be based at seven installations and range from wireless connectivity demonstrations to security experiments, with plans […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyAir Force Awards First Round of Advanced Battle Management System Contracts
The reason why the Air Force decided to cancel an entire aircraft recapitalization program for a new effort to connect new existing sensors and shooters across the U.S. military is […]
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Business/FinancialEquity Firm Launches Consolidated Space Technology Platform Following New Company Acquisitions
AE Industrial Partners, (AEI) a private equity firm dealing in the aerospace, defense and government services markets, announced June 1 that it will form a new space-focused platform following two […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyBAE Systems To Provide AI And Autonomy Tools For DARPA’s Squad X Program
BAE Systems said Monday the company will provide autonomy and artificial intelligence capabilities for Lockheed Martin’s [LMT] work on DARPA’s Squad X program, which aims to deploy new tools to […]