A newly introduced House bill is seeking to continue quantum research efforts under the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018 to ensure the United States maintains its quantum leadership and competitiveness against its adversaries. A 2018 legislation laid out a 10-year quantum research effort but it only provided a five-year authorization to operate quantum research centers. […]
The Department of the Navy has named Jane Rathbun as chief information officer and special assistant for information management. Rathbun’s appointment came after she took on the DON principal deputy CIO position in January and accepted the acting CIO role in March. In her new roles, Rathbun will serve as the principal staff assistant to […]
The International Space Station could operate beyond 2030, depending on the readiness of commercial space stations under development with support from the space agency, according to a NASA official. At the Beyond Earth Symposium, Ken Bowersox, NASA associate administrator for space operations, explained that the ISS retirement in 2030 is not required and the transition […]
NASA now expects to award at least one contract for the development of a lunar rover for the Artemis program on March 31, 2024, four months later than the original plan. The rover called the Lunar Terrain Vehicle will be developed to land astronauts on the moon during future Artemis missions, starting with the program’s […]
The U.S. Navy has awarded L3Harris an $80 million contract to develop an electronic warfare system prototype for the service’s F/A-18 aircraft fleet. L3Harris will propose a system with integrated electronic support measure and electronic attack system designed to detect threats in all relevant radio frequency bands. The EW offering will also use a modular […]
A bipartisan Senate bill is seeking to require all federal agencies to adopt the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s AI Risk Management Framework. Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Mark Warner, D-Va., proposed the Federal AI Risk Management Act of 2023 to reduce safety and privacy risks related to the use of artificial intelligence. Rep. […]
The White House has nominated Kurt Campbell as deputy secretary of state. Campbell has been the deputy assistant to the president and coordinator for Indo-Pacific Affairs on the National Security Council since January 2021. According to the Financial Times, Campbell played a key role in reestablishing the Quad, an alliance between the United States, Japan, […]
Two Republican House lawmakers have introduced a bill that would spin off the Office of Space Commerce as its own entity within the Department of Commerce. The office currently serves as a unit within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a bureau of the Commerce Department. The Commercial Space Act of 2023, authored by House […]
The United States recently hosted a meeting with 48 countries and representatives from the European Union and Interpol to strengthen efforts in combating ransomware attacks. During the International Counter Ransomware Initiative meeting, allied countries and organizations agreed to launch a project to explore ways artificial intelligence can be used to counter ransomware attacks. Participants also […]
Serco was feted with the Triumph Award at the recent V3 Awards Luncheon in Virginia, recognizing the company’s hiring process that prioritizes veteran and military applicants. “Celebrating our veterans, recognizing their incredible service to our country and embracing their contributions to our workplace is part of our culture, our brand and who we are,” said […]
