The National Energy Technology Laboratory has appointed Heather Quedenfeld as the permanent chief operating officer. Quedenfeld, who previously held the COO role in an acting capacity, has gained diverse experience from all technology program-related areas at NETL over her three-decade-long federal service. She was appointed to senior-level positions at the laboratory, including deputy director for […]
The Office of Space Commerce is planning to collaborate with other countries to establish a global, coordinated system of space situational awareness providers and regional hubs that deliver SSA information to spacecraft operators. According to Global Space Situational Awareness Coordination, a document distributed at the 39th Space Symposium, networks of international partnerships, including the commercial […]
The Department of Homeland Security has posted a request for information to identify qualified sources of cybersecurity governance and compliance services. The DHS Chief Information Security Officer Directorate requires program management; professional services for the planning, management and execution of its cybersecurity mission; and support for national security systems, governance risk and compliance programs. The […]
John Plumb, assistant secretary of defense for space policy, has emphasized the need to boost collaboration with the private sector to stay abreast with the space-related advancements of the United States’ adversaries. Speaking at a Defense Writers Group breakfast meeting, Plumb said that the Department of Defense’s approach to developing, implementing and upgrading space capabilities […]
Camille Stewart Gloster, the deputy national cyber director for technology and ecosystem, has confirmed her departure from the White House. Stewart Gloster joined the Office of the National Cyber Director in August 2022, supporting the development and implementation of the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy. Her work also focused on technology security, emerging technology, […]
The National Security Agency has promoted Dave Luber to the role of director of the Cybersecurity Directorate, replacing Rob Joyce, who stepped down after more than three decades of service to the NSA. Before assuming the role, Luber was the deputy director of cybersecurity. In his new role, he oversees the directorate, which is responsible […]
Palantir has partnered with Oracle to increase the access of businesses and governments worldwide to artificial intelligence and decision acceleration platforms. The collaboration enables Palantir to integrate Foundry workloads with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and allows the deployment of the Gotham AI-ready operating system and AI Platform in Oracle’s distributed cloud, including Oracle Alloy and Oracle […]
The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex at Robins Air Force Base has begun using Machina Labs’ artificial intelligence-enabled manufacturing system to produce parts for the repair and sustainment of aging aircraft. The portable Machina Deployable System can build parts out of titanium and Inconel, among other lightweight, high-temperature metals that are challenging to form. Product […]
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is soliciting feedback on an initial public draft publication providing organizations with recommendations to incorporate incident response in their cybersecurity risk management activities in line with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. Comments to the draft publication are due May 20, NIST said. According to Special Publication 800-61r3, “Incident […]
Iridium has expanded its portfolio of satellite communications solutions with the addition of the Satellite Time and Location service from Satelles. The service is now called Iridium STL since Satelles became part of Iridium following the closing of a $115 million acquisition deal. “With our experienced partner ecosystem and global footprint, this needed capability can […]
