Advanced / Transformational Technology
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Air ForceNext ABMS Demo Pushed to August Timeframe, to Focus on Space-Related Scenario
The Air Force has opted to push its next Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) demonstration even further to the right as the Defense Department continues to take precautions regarding the […]
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Air ForceAir Force Expanding AI Predictive Maintenance Tools To 16 Aircraft Series By End Of 2020
The Air Force is planning to expand the number of aircraft series integrated with artificial intelligence-powered predictive maintenance tools from four to 16 by the end of the year, a […]
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PentagonPentagon To Release First Spectrum Strategy Within Next Two Months
The Pentagon is readying to release its first electromagnetic spectrum strategy, according to the department’s deputy CIO, who added the document is likely to be out in the next two […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyLockheed Martin, Raytheon Complete Production Of First F-Model Javelin Missile
Lockheed Martin [LMT] and Raytheon’s [RTN] Javelin joint venture has completed production of the first F-model version of the anti-tank missile missile, the companies said Wednesday. The new F-model Javelin […]
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Air ForceX-37B Space Plane’s Next Launch Scheduled for Mid-May
The U.S. military’s X-37B “space plane” is scheduled to launch its sixth mission May 16, carrying multiple defense and civil space experiments aboard, Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett said May […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyDefense Secretary Urges FCC To Overturn Approval Of Ligado’s 5G Network Plan, Cites GPS Risks
The Secretary of Defense is urging the Federal Communications Commission to overturn its approval of Ligado Networks’ plan for a new commercial L-Band network for 5G infrastructure, saying Tuesday the […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologySabrewing Unveils Prototype ‘Rhaegal-A’ Unmanned VTOL Cargo Aircraft
At the conclusion of the Air Force’s Agility Prime event on revolutionary VTOL aircraft, California-based Sabrewing Aircraft revealed their ‘Rhaegal-A’ prototype, an unmanned heavy-lift cargo aircraft that the company says […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyNorthrop Grumman Developing New Gateway Translator for Air Force’s ABMS Program
Northrop Grumman [NOC] is working with the Air Force to develop and field a gateway translator for multiple aircraft and systems to connect together under the Advanced Battle Management Program […]
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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 […]