The U.S. Army demonstrated the AN/TPQ-53 Multi-Mission Radar’s ability to track targets and launch a defeat system during an exercise in Yuma, Arizona. AN/TPQ-53 MMR is a system developed by Lockheed Martin that uses an active electronically scanned array to detect mortars, rockets, unmanned aircraft and artillery. It can be used to support counter-insurgency missions, […]
The White House has expanded the Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Initiative to include the chemical sector. Under the expanded effort, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency worked with chemical companies to create the Chemical Action Plan, which promotes higher cybersecurity standards across the industry. The Chemical Action Plan will focus on facilities that present chemical […]
The Department of Defense has released an unclassified version of the U.S. national defense strategy, which includes warnings on space systems security. Defense Secretary and 2022 Wash100 winner Lloyd Austin said in the introduction to the strategy that China and other adversaries will likely target Washington’s satellites to affect the military’s access to critical services. […]
Government agencies are increasing their uptake of cloud applications due to their benefits. Cloud-based software enables users to securely work even when on-site networks and systems experience issues. It also enhances collaboration and efficiency by improving workloads and eliminating siloed information, enables remote work and increases scalability and cost savings. To ensure that the government […]
Scott Nahrgang, a Potomac Officers Club member, is the account manager of cloud services provider Oracle‘s U.S. Air Force portfolio. Nahrgang oversees Oracle Cloud strategy and business development for customers across the Air Force. He ensures that clients receive a platform that supports classified and mission-critical workloads and provides high performance and enhanced security. Nahrgang […]
Lockheed Martin has partnered with Red Hat to advance artificial intelligence at the edge on military platforms. Under the partnership, Lockheed will use Red Hat Device Edge to support national security missions and apply and standardize AI technologies in geographically constrained environments. Specifically, Lockheed will use Red Hat’s solution to install complex software on various […]
Semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions provider Broadcom has announced that its Rally Software offering has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Authorization. Rally Software is a component of the ValueOps solution that connects ongoing work to business objectives, aligns teams, supports workload planning and displays workflow bottlenecks. It can be used to support enterprise […]
The Department of Energy has announced $150 million in funding for infrastructure improvements at the Idaho National Laboratory. The funding opportunity is for enhancing nuclear energy research and development. It will support multiple projects at INL’s Advanced Test Reactor and Materials and Fuels Complex, two key facilities in advancing nuclear technologies. The projects should focus […]
Aerojet Rocketdyne will provide the propulsion system for the U.S. Navy‘s next-generation torpedo system. Aerojet Rocketdyne will use a Stored Chemical Energy Propulsion System that is expected to improve the capabilities of the new Compact Rapid Attack Weapon. The company will also produce the torpedo’s afterbody and tail. Work will be performed at Aerojet Rocketdyne’s […]
The commissioner of the General Services Acquisition‘s Federal Acquisition Service said the federal IT community must focus on identifying critical software components as it works to address supply chain risks. Speaking at the ACT-IAC’s Imagine Nation ELC event, Sonny Hashmi said organizations must work to identify code that may impact national security even as the […]
