Advanced / Transformational Technology
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyHegseth Directs ‘AI-First’ Military Strategy
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed a new strategy to accelerate the Pentagon’s adoption of artificial intelligence, detailing an aim to become an “AI-first” military. A new memo from Hegseth […]
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PentagonHegseth Puts Chief Technology Officer In Charge Of DoD Innovation Efforts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegeth has directed the chief technology officer (CTO) to oversee the Defense Department’s sprawling innovation effort. Under secretary of defense for research and engineering (R&E) Emil Michael, […]
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Space13th Hawkeye 360 Satellite Trio In Orbit
HawkEye 360 said that its 13th radio frequency (RF) satellite trio is in orbit and communicating with the ground after the launch of the Twilight rideshare mission aboard a SpaceX […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyDoD Strategic Capital Office Seeks Solutions To Better Engage With Technology Ecosystem
The Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) last week issued a Commercial Solutions Opening seeking complete solutions to help Defense Department personnel accelerate their understanding of the business and technology ecosystems […]
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Unmanned SystemsDIU Seeks Platforms For Magnetic Data Collection To Support Precision Navigation
The Defense Innovation Unit last Friday issued a solicitation seeking prototype solutions for airborne magnetic data collection platforms that would support the development of magnetic map data as an alternative […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyAutonomy Software Firm Gambit Exits Stealth With DoD Contracts
A startup developing software that enables autonomous teaming and instant adaptation by multiple unmanned systems emerged from stealth on Wednesday, announcing it is working on two Defense Department contracts worth […]
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Navy/USMCAutonomous Vessel Technology Developer Magnet Defense Acquires Metal Shark
Magnet Defense LLC, which is developing unmanned surface vessels (USVs), has acquired Metal Shark, a builder of patrol boats and other marine craft in a deal that gives it shipyards […]
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Business/FinancialAdvanced Materials Developer Cambium Raises $100 Million; Includes Investment By Lockheed
Advanced materials developer Cambium on Monday said it raised $100 million in a Series B round that will be used to scale production and bolster research and development. The funding […]
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Business/FinancialKratos Orders 60 Zeus SRMs From L3Harris Technologies
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions [KTOS] on Tuesday said it has issued a letter of intent to L3Harris Technologies [LHX] for an order of Zeus 1 and 2 solid rocket […]
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Advanced / Transformational Technology3D Printing Tech Company Velo3D Nabs $33 Million DIU Award To Help Weapons Program
Velo3D [VELO], a developer of medal additive manufacturing solutions used in aerospace, defense and other industries, won a $32.6 million contract from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to help the […]