Advanced / Transformational Technology
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyRoper Foresees U.S. Air Force ‘Logistics at the Edge’ Capabilities
Air Force acquisition chief Will Roper envisions the service fielding “logistics at the edge” capabilities to counter adversary’s attempts in future conflicts to disrupt U.S. supply chains, rather than to […]
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Air ForceAFWERX Base of the Future Initiative Examining Innovative Capabilities, Including AI
The AFWERX Fusion 2020 Base of the Future virtual event this week is to showcase 370 proposals that are in the running for U.S. Air Force prototype contracts for artificial intelligence […]
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COVID-19Accuracy Of Face Recognition Technology Declines With Masked Faces, Study Says
The accuracy of face recognition algorithms used on photos of people that have been altered with a digitally created mask declines even with the best commercial algorithms used in one-to-one […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyEnergy Department Releases Blueprint For Quantum Internet
The Department of Energy on Thursday unveiled a strategy for developing a national quantum internet that would provide significant enhancements to the transmission and security of information. One of the […]
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WeaponsAFRL Moving Forward with Miniature Self-Defense Missile, As Raytheon Secures Contract
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) munitions directorate at Eglin AFB, Fla., is moving forward with research and development on a miniature self-defense missile (MSDM), as Raytheon [RTN] beat out […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyAI Commission Delivers Latest Recommendations To White House, Congress
The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) on Wednesday submitted a new round of recommendations to the president and Congress to help the U.S. government better adopt artificial intelligence […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyTaiclet Looks To Bring Commercial, Other Tech Innovation Methods To Lockheed Martin And Defense Industry
His feet barely wet after taking over day-to-day leadership defense giant Lockheed Martin [LMT] on June 15, James Taiclet on Tuesday outlined some new paths he and the company plan […]
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Navy/USMCGeurts Confident Navy And Hill Can Work Out USV Balance
The Navy’s top acquisition official said he thinks the Navy will work out unmanned vessel development disagreements with Congress and said they have to strike the right balance on development […]
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ArmyArmy Selects General Atomics For Digital Guided Missile Prototype Program
The Army has selected General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) as the prime contractor for its Digital Guided Missile prototype program, the company announced Monday. GA-EMS is tasked with developing new […]
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Business/FinancialNorthrop Grumman Partners With Startup Firm Epirus To Leverage Tech For C-UAS Platforms
Northrop Grumman [NOC] announced Monday it is partnering with start-up venture Epirus to leverage its Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) capability for its own counter-drone solutions. “The agreement augments Northrop Grumman’s advanced […]