Jean-Marc Nasr is the executive vice president of space systems at Airbus. He serves as the head of space systems within Airbus Defence and Space and as president of Airbus Defence and Space SAS. Airbus is a commercial aircraft manufacturer that has divisions for helicopters, aeronautics and space. Airbus said Nasr previously worked as the […]
Commercial satellite imaging is a valuable resource for the public sector. Allied Market Research noted that the satellite imaging products can be used in environmental monitoring, energy resource security, border surveillance and the mapping of construction projects. Allied Market Research expects the satellite imaging industry’s value to grow to $5.26 billion by 2026 due to an increase […]
Industry leaders have raised concerns over the cybersecurity risks faced by the growing commercial space sector. Kevin Coggins, a vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton and a member of the Potomac Officers Club, said the space sector should look into implementing zero trust, a modern security model that has been gaining traction in the public […]
Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created modeling software designed to plot the energy profiles of about 129 buildings in the United States. ORNL said the Automatic Building Energy Modeling software suite uses publicly available data to create visualizations of energy consumption, informing efforts related to retrofitting and carbon emissions. Backed by the […]
Novetta, a data analytics company, announced it was selected to deploy an internet of things platform to Air Force bases over the next five years. The Platform for Integrated C3 and Responsive Defense was designed to provide help Air Force personnel access intelligent systems for defense operations, Novetta said. “PICARD begins to deliver on the […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ new product-oriented approach to software development has improved customer experience and developer accountability, an official said. Daniel McCune, acting associate deputy assistant secretary of VA’s Enterprise Program Management Office, explained that the department previously passed products from one team to another, leading to a disconnect between the product and its […]
The Army said it has developed a virtual testing environment designed to accelerate the transition of research innovation from academia to the field. The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory said the testing ground could shorten the fielding process from months down to days or hours. The environment provides a network of […]
The Department of Defense has awarded REI Systems a $76 million contract for software quality assurance and application testing services. REI Systems said the five-year contract will support the modernization efforts of the Defense Manpower Data Center, a division under the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness. “REI Systems is […]
The United States has made significant progress in strengthening its cybersecurity in the wake of multiple high-profile cyberattacks, a congressional commission said. The Cyberspace Solarium Commission said nearly 75 percent of the 82 recommendations it made in a March 2020 report have either been implemented or on track to be implemented, CyberScoop reported Thursday. CSC […]
The inspectors general of the Department of Defense and the National Security Agency will jointly evaluate the NSA’s integration of artificial intelligence into signals operations. DOD’s Office of Inspector General said it will review NSA’s efforts against AI guidance issued by the Pentagon and the Intelligence Community. In a memorandum, DOD OIG said it may […]
