Advanced / Transformational Technology
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyU.S. Space Force to Modernize Unified Data Library in FY 2024
This fiscal year, the U.S. Space Force is to award a contract to modernize the service’s Unified Data Library (UDL), which began as a $150,000 research and development effort in […]
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ArmyArmy Unlikely To Field First Hypersonic Weapon By End Of Year After Latest Canceled Test
After canceling another hypersonic weapon test in late October, the Army’s top acquisition official has said it’s “very unlikely” the service will meet its goal to field the first operational […]
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SpaceCompanies’ Perspective on New Data Links and Waveforms Sought for SDA Tranche 3 Transport Layer
The U.S. Space Force Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Gamma satellites are to include Ultra High Frequency (UHF) S-band connections, an advanced tactical data link, and enhanced, anti-jam […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyPentagon’s CDAO Developing Guidance To Implement New AI Strategy
The Defense Department’s Office of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO) expects to publish guidance in the next two months to help implement the department’s new Data Analytics […]
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Intelligence Community10,000 “Operationally Relevant” Commercial EO Images Provided to NGA Per Week
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) had said that companies provide NGA and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) 50,000 electro-optical (EO) commercial images weekly. NGA is now further delineating that figure. […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyLockheed Martin Demonstrates Hybrid 5G Network In The Field
Lockheed Martin [LMT] on Wednesday said it has successfully demonstrated in the field a hybrid tactical mesh network based on fifth-generation wireless communications, advancing the company’s capabilities in 5G for […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyBiden Directs NSC Memo To Guide DoD, IC Use Of Artificial Intelligence
President Joe Biden on Monday issued an executive order on the safe and secure use of artificial intelligence, including a provision directing the National Security Council (NSC) and his chief […]
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SpaceSDA Awards Northrop Grumman $732 Million for Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Alpha Satellites
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded Northrop Grumman [NOC] a $732 million firm-fixed price Other Transaction Authorities (OTA) contract to build 38 satellites for the Tranche […]
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Air ForceB-21 Taxi Tests Underway, As Bomber Prepares for First Flight
Taxi tests of the Northrop Grumman [NOC] B-21 Raider stealth bomber are underway near Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., as the aircraft prepares for first flight. The Air Force issued […]
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Air ForceUSAF Looking for “Revolutionary” Concepts for Next Generation Refueler-Airlift Teaming
As the U.S. Air Force develops systems to operate from austere locations and counter adversary attempts to disrupt U.S. military supply chains, the service is seeking “revolutionary” ideas on the […]