The Department of Defense’s (DoD) Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) on Sept. 30 announced a notice of funding availability – totaling up to $984 million in loans – to accelerate commercialization and scale production for critical technologies. […]
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced that the second focus area for its Replicator initiative will be focused on countering threats posed by small drones – also known as uncrewed aerial systems (C-sUAS) – to U.S. military installations. […]
Nearly a year after the Pentagon released its AI adoption strategy, the agency’s Chief Digital and AI Office (CDAO) is making strides in aligning strategic objectives with empowering the workforce to leverage data analytics and AI. […]
The Department of Defense (DoD) is making progress in reducing costs related to improper payments through its Advana centralized data and analytics platform, but the agency continues to struggle with some of its financial IT systems, a Government Accountability Office official said in testimony to House lawmakers this week. […]
After what feels like an eternity in regulatory limbo, the Department of Defense’s (DoD) long-awaited cybersecurity compliance policy cleared the regulatory review process, moving toward Congressional review before it becomes law. […]
Resistance in some parts of the Federal government to the use of mobile communications hinders progress and a cultural shift is needed to embrace risk and adapt to emerging technologies to create a more secure and efficient work environment, said Mark Gorak, principal director for Resources & Analysis at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). […]
A recent Federal watchdog report is sounding the alarm on the risk of consultants linked to China and other foreign adversaries doing work for government agencies, highlighting that this risk could pose grave threats to national security if left unchecked. […]
U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) last week unveiled its AI roadmap, which aims to improve analytic capabilities, scale operations, and enhance adversary disruption. […]
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced on Sept. 16 a $269 million investment to enhance U.S. microelectronics manufacturing capacity and workforce development through the Pentagon’s Microelectronics Commons (ME Commons) initiative. […]
Artificial intelligence and other automation technologies are essential for the Department of Defense (DoD) to maintain its technological edge over adversaries like China – but increasing the use of both of those will require more funding and leveraging of industry capabilities, witnesses said during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Monday. […]
The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Commerce have awarded chip-making giant Intel Corp. up to $3 billion to boost advanced semiconductor production for the U.S. military and strengthen the supply chain of those types of semiconductors for national security. […]
The swift pace of technology evolution demands a “revaluation” of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) acquisition policies, a Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) official said today. […]
The Defense Department (DoD) is gearing up to launch the 12th chapter of its Global Information Dominance Experiments (GIDE) and this time around, the spotlight is on the Pentagon’s Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) network – particularly related to joint kill chains, global integration, and allied partner sharing – a senior DoD tech official said today. […]
The inspector general offices at the Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) will conduct a joint evaluation of the NGA’s integration of the Maven AI program, according to a Sept. 9 memo. […]
The advent of quantum computing and sensors will change things “dramatically” for the Department of Defense (DoD) and “very soon,” said a top DoD tech official this week as he shared details about a new project focused on near-term quantum applications and provided updates on the Pentagon’s quantum priorities. […]
The Department of Defense (DoD) has worked for more than two decades to modernize its GPS with a more secure, jam-resistant, military-specific signal known as M-code. The Space Force, part of the Department of the Air Force, is responsible for GPS modernization. […]
In his first public remarks in his new role, Michael Sulmeyer, the first-ever assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy, said on Friday that he wants to focus on finding a better way to measure the cybersecurity progress of the Department of Defense (DoD). […]
The Defense Department’s (DoD) highest ranking uniformed official emphasized this week that it’s vital for the military to stay ahead of the “tech curve” in order to meet emerging needs driven by adversaries. […]
The Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) issued a call to industry on Thursday for solutions for contested logistics and sustainment to support and enhance collaboration across combatant commands and international allies. […]
Defense Department (DoD) leaders called on U.S. allies this week for a collective push to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and improve space capabilities to tackle future security challenges. […]
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plumb said this week that the Defense Department’s (DoD) ability to respond quickly to threats in space is critical to create credible deterrence against potential attacks. […]
Jon Kosloski will serve as the next director of the Defense Department’s (DoD) All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), the Pentagon said in an Aug. 26 release. […]
The Department of Defense (DoD) has filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) and Georgia Tech Research Corp. (GTRC), asserting that they failed to “develop and implement a system security plan” as required by their contracts with the DoD. […]
A top Army cybersecurity official emphasized Thursday that the U.S. needs the ability to make better decisions at a faster rate in order to gain information advantage over adversaries like China. […]
U.S. Army Chief Information Officer (CIO) Leo Garciga said today that his team is working on a “wide swath of things” in the generative AI space and detailed the service branch’s exploration of large language models as a service (LLMaaS). […]
The Pentagon’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) announced today that its inaugural chief technology officer (CTO) Bill Streilein is transitioning back to academia. […]
The Department of Defense (DoD), in collaboration with the Department of Energy’s (DoE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), announced that it plans to launch a new supercomputing system dedicated to biological defense at DoE’s Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in California. […]
The Department of Defense (DoD) launched a new system on Monday aimed at improving communication between service members and their privatized landlords in military housing. […]
The Department of Defense (DoD) is on the verge of implementing a key aspect of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, following the completed review of a proposed rule that will modify the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations. […]
Michael Horowitz, the Department of Defense’s (DoD) first-ever deputy assistant secretary of defense for force development and emerging capabilities, announced his resignation via a post on the platform X on Friday. […]