Emerging Tech
Federal Researchers Create 'Second Skin' to Shield Against Biological Threats
The material shields wearers from chemical and biological agents and could pave the way to smart uniforms for troops and first responders.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon’s AI Center Awards $800M Contract Through GSA Center of Excellence Program
The contract is set to provide artificial intelligence-powered analytics tools to “prepare for future warfare operations.”
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon Shop Wants Machine Learning to Fix Complex RPA Processes
The office does not want new robotic process automation tools or cloud providers, according to a Defense Innovation Unit solicitation.
Emerging Tech
Coronavirus Not Slowing Russian, Chinese Space Activities, U.S. General Says
Meanwhile, the U.S. has delayed several launches amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon Task Force Turns to Data to Shape COVID-19 Response
The group aims to determine potential risks to the Defense Department and mission readiness through quality data and models.
Ideas
The U.S. Military Has Officially Published Three UFO Videos. Why Doesn't Anybody Seem to Care?
This is the first time the Pentagon has publicly confirmed the authenticity of UFO footage.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon Wants Better Data For Its Predictive Aircraft Maintenance AI
The Pentagon’s AI center is looking to break through past challenges it has faced advancing predictive maintenance among select aircraft.
Modernization
Amazon Files Another Protest Over JEDI Contract
Microsoft responds by blasting Amazon Web Services for trying to force a do-over for the multibillion-dollar cloud contract.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon, Senators Blast FCC Decision to Let Company Share GPS Spectrum
Space Force chief, Pentagon tech leaders, and the Armed Services chairman led calls to reconsider the controversial license for Ligado.
Digital Government
Esper Says Pentagon Is Bracing for a ‘New Normal’ That Lasts ‘An Extended Period of Time’
"What do we do over the next 6, 12, 18 months?" the defense secretary asked at a Monday virtual event.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon Wants AI to Predict Behavioral Changes in Troops
The Defense Department wants artificial intelligence that can tell when shifts in behavior could have “unwanted negative outcomes” for troops, their units and their missions.
Cybersecurity
Defense Contractor Certification Body Says Maintenance of Companies’ Cybersecurity Posture is Within its Role
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Board plans to provide more than certification and training.
Emerging Tech
The Army Wants a Wearable COVID-19 Detector
Due to the urgent need, the managing consortium has suspended some—but not all—of its members-only restrictions.
Digital Government
Defense Innovation Board Director Moves to Google
It’s another sign of the healing relationship between the Defense Department and big tech.
Digital Government
Army Researchers Want Help Building Predictive COVID-19 Models For Use Across DOD
The research partner will be expected to immediately begin work on two modeling analyses and be agile enough to shift as priorities change.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence Outperforms Human Analysts In This Key Area
An experiment from the Defense Intelligence Agency shows that AI and humans have different risk tolerances when data is scarce.
Digital Government
Protect Patient Data During COVID-19 Outbreak, Federal Agencies Warn
The Defense Department, FBI and other agencies offer steps on how care facilities can secure personal health information.
Emerging Tech
Army Research Shows How Do-It-Yourself Facemasks Can Be as Safe as N95s
Personal protective equipment for hospital workers is running out. This design works as well as the best in class.
Cybersecurity
CISA’s Coming Supply Chain Guidance to Align with Pentagon’s Vendor Certification Program
Accreditation officials also pledged to address how the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program will treat FedRAMP and other certifications.
Artificial Intelligence