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House NDAA Includes Permanent UFO-Studying Office Within Pentagon
If the legislation clears the Senate as is, the new office would investigate military reports of unexplained incidents—and whether they’re linked to foreign threats.
Emerging Tech
Air Force Reserve Command Prepares for 5G Boost
Verizon was recently selected to install capabilities on multiple military bases.
Emerging Tech
Defense Tech Startup Led by Former Government Leaders Reaches $1 Billion Valuation
Rebellion Defense Founder Chris Lynch discussed the company’s recent endeavors and investments.
CIO Briefing
How the Veterans Affairs Department Went Digital During the Pandemic
Senior officials shared details and numbers on the department’s COVID-19-specific deployments.
Emerging Tech
Bill Would Direct NASA to Design Next-Generation Spacesuits
If passed, the work would unfold in Texas.
Emerging Tech
Nominations for the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee Are Flowing In
The new crew will inform the president about crucial AI-centered matters.
CIO Briefing
Biden Names His Pick for Permanent Defense CIO
John Sherman, currently serving in an acting capacity, will step down during the confirmation process.
Emerging Tech
Air Force, Navy Set to Gain New Supercomputers in $68M Deal
The Defense Department's High Performance Computing Modernization Program is funding the machines.
Emerging Tech
It’s Time to Develop a Global Space Traffic Management System, White House Adviser Says
As activity in space increases, so do near-misses.
Cybersecurity
Military Intel Officials Highlight Efforts to Counter Online Disinformation
Adversaries take advantage of moments in real time, such as when efforts are focused on withdrawing from Afghanistan.
Emerging Tech
DOD Funds HBCUs to Advance Biotechnology and Materials Science Research
New Centers of Excellence will house an array of future-facing studies.
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Data
How NIH’s Research-Driving, Centralized Hub for COVID-19 Patient Data is Evolving
Scientists are drawing insights via an enclave of patient records from 7.6 million individuals.
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Army Researchers Turn to DOD Supercomputers to Digitally Twin Gas Turbine Engine
It could lead to “disruptive new engine designs,” an engineer involved said.
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Lawmakers Push Agencies to Establish U.S.-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center
Congress would put forth millions to fund the newly proposed collaboration.
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Air Force Wants to Spot Potential Outbreaks in Personnel Sooner with Wearables
Top officials are also looking into data integration and digital traceability tools to help keep staff healthy.
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Air Force’s First Software Chief Steps Down
Leader of a Pentagon-wide DevSecOps initiative, Nicolas Chaillan cited lack of support from senior leadership as one reason for his departure.
Emerging Tech
Navy Expands Uniform Policy to Permit Fitness Trackers and Smartwatches
Such announcements are made when the need for standards revisions have been confirmed and approved by leadership.
IT Modernization
NSA Cloud Capabilities See Boost Under New Billion-Dollar Contract with HPE
It’s leaning into an as-a-service experience.
Emerging Tech
Air Force Software Chief Provides Update on DOD’s Enterprise DevSecOps Initiative
He shared hard numbers to demonstrate how the massive implementation is saving the department time and money.
Emerging Tech