Artificial Intelligence
Investments in Emerging Tech Will Become More Important As Defense Budgets Flatten, Northrop Grumman Chief Says
The defense contractor’s president and CEO also said she expects consolidation in the defense industrial base to continue.
Ideas
What Robots Need to Become Better Helpers
Hand, fingers and a sense of touch are tricky but may be essential for some robots' tasks.
Emerging Tech
Army-Built Quantum Sensor Can Detect Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Other Signals
The device can sample the complete radio spectrum—and fits into the Army’s vision for high-tech modernization.
Digital Government
Air Force Buys Streaming Data Warehouse for Pathfinder, JADC2 Concepts
Data company Kinetica will ingest trillions of records of sensor data to create visual representations of the operating environment across domains.
Artificial Intelligence
Critical Update: Machine Beat Man in DARPA’s AlphaDogfight Trials. Now What?
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s ACE Program seeks to build trust between pilots and artificial intelligence agents so one day they can work together.
Digital Government
4 Steps to Deliver a ‘Future Fit’ Technology Strategy
A Forrester report offers suggestions for tech leaders looking to develop a modern tech strategy that allows for emerging technologies.
Emerging Tech
Government Seeks ‘Dog-Like,’ Throwable and Other Robots
Several recent notices and announcements point to agencies’ ongoing and planned use of the futuristic machines.
Digital Government
Lockheed Martin Signs Platform One Basic Ordering Agreement
The agreement allows Lockheed Martin to apply the Platform One DevSecOps environment in the defense contractor’s own software factory, according to a press release.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Move to Push Forward Privacy-Enhancing Tech
The Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act would drive research into tools that can help protect personal data.
Emerging Tech
FEMA’s Acquisition Office Aims to Embrace More Bots and Automation
A recently released matrix highlights a few RPA-driven improvements the agency might pursue.
Emerging Tech
Microsoft Partnership Will Bring New Cloud Service to DOD Microelectronics Project
The tech giant also announced a new cloud agreement with GDIT.
Emerging Tech
NASA’s Moon-Exploring Artemis Program Will Move Forward Under Biden
The White House pledged its support of the ambitious lunar exploration missions.
Emerging Tech
COVID-Cleaning Robots, GPS Abnormality Detectors Top DOT’s Small Business Wishlist
The agency is now accepting applications for the first phase of its 2021 SBIR program.
Emerging Tech
Army Corps of Engineers Plans Next Moves for Autonomous Vehicle Research Testbed
The plan is to potentially branch out beyond the military base.
Modernization
Tech Groups Urge Congress to Add Billions to TMF and Drop Some Repayments
Twelve advocacy groups representing the biggest names in tech asked for a major infusion of cash and some substantive changes to how the Technology Modernization Fund operates.
Ideas
Four and a Half Things Biden Should Do for the Software and Tech Industry
First, the president should make a clear distinction between Big Tech companies and everyone else.
Emerging Tech
DOD's Plan to Counter Small Drones Hinges on Interoperability
Pentagon officials told media it is taking a system-of-systems approach unified under a common command and control for countering small drones.
Emerging Tech
VA Partners with AT&T to Extend its 5G Experimentation
A fresh installation was many months in the making, officials explained.
Emerging Tech
Republican Senators Question Commerce Nominee’s Commitment to Keep Up Huawei Pressure
In a letter, senators hinted at political trouble if department nominees don’t maintain trade policies restricting Huawei.
Modernization