New Mexico-based startup X-Bow Systems has secured a three-year, $17.8 million Air Force Research Laboratory contract to provide additive manufacturing support to the Rapid Energetics & Advanced Rocket Manufacturing program. Through RE-ARM, AFRL supports the development of affordable solid rocket motor production equipment to reduce propellant production costs, SpaceNews reported. The U.S. Air Force’s satellite […]
Mark Lewis, a past Potomac Officers Club event speaker, has joined the advisory board of Voyager Space, a provider of space defense and exploration solutions. Lewis is an expert on academic research, national security and science, Voyager Space said Tuesday. In a press release, he said he would utilize his public and private sector background […]
Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems have won follow-on agreements to continue participating in a U.S. Army competition to develop the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System. Work started on Tuesday and is expected to encompass an ongoing weapon system design assessment, a critical design review and initial product baseline establishment, DefenseNews reported. The previous agreement saw […]
Intel is working with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland to prepare future scientists and engineers to handle artificial intelligence challenges. Goddard Space Center and Intel are undertaking an academic program aimed at providing science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning sessions such as foundational AI content and opportunities to meet experts, NASA said. The […]
Patricia Gruber has taken on the role of science and technology adviser to the head of the Department of State. Her responsibilities include building internal science, technology, engineering and mathematics capacity and connecting the department to science and technology stakeholders domestically and internationally. Gruber’s appointment signifies the importance of engaging with the scientific community on […]
The CIA is gearing up to deploy an artificial intelligence tool similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT that can support analysts sifting through open-source data. The United States government wants to improve how it processes large amounts of publicly available information and to surpass China, which is trying to lead AI development by 2030, Bloomberg reported. Randy […]
Charity Weeden has assumed the role of associate administrator of NASA’s Office of Technology, Policy and Strategy, which advises leadership on strategic planning and investments. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson swore Weeden in at the agency’s Washington headquarters on Monday. In a press release, he noted that Weeden is expected to continue OTPS’ delivery of strategic […]
General Dynamics Electric Boat, HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division and Oregon-based AMMCON have developed a copper-nickel deck drain assembly using additive manufacturing, also called 3D printing. The companies aim to incorporate the technology into the construction of nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy. Additive manufacturing could speed up submarine delivery by reducing lead time for […]
Lawmakers in both houses of Congress have proposed a bill to protect individuals impacted by artificial intelligence-informed decisions in housing, credit and other areas. Under the Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2023, the Federal Trade Commission would be required to craft assessment instructions and evaluation procedures for companies operating AI used for such decision-making. The FTC […]
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has selected four teams from private and academic-sector organizations to participate in Assured Neuro Symbolic Learning and Reasoning, a three-phase program aimed at developing hybrid artificial intelligence algorithms and evidence-based techniques to support assurance decisions. Assurance refers to the services that assess an AI’s systems and processes to decide […]
