A report by the Government Accountability Office has found that federal agencies in charge of energy, health care, manufacturing and transportation lack understanding of their sectors’ cyber posture. The report examined six lead agencies in the four sectors and discovered that the agencies have yet to determine the extent to which businesses in their respective […]
Mobix Labs has started delivering filtered connector parts for the U.S. Navy’s Tomahawk Cruise Missile. Newsweek reported that the United States government maintains thousands of Tomahawk missiles in its arsenal and vessels scattered in every corner of the globe. Raytheon, the missile’s manufacturer, said that the ammunition is capable of striking “targets precisely from 1,000 […]
The Department of Defense has designated a U.S. Marine Corps activity as a “science and technology reinvention laboratory.” On Monday, the military branch announced that its Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity had received the designation. MCTSSA has been offering technical support services for the service’s command, control, computer, communications, cyber and intelligence systems. The […]
The Transportation Security Administration has disclosed plans to start deploying facial recognition technology at more airports across the country. A TSA official said the agency is working to enhance the Credential Authentication Technology devices by integrating automated facial recognition capabilities. Called CAT-2, the technology uses so-called one-to-one verification, with photos being compared against government-issued identification, […]
NASA has recognized KBR’s move to partner with small businesses to support its mission with two new awards. The science, technology and engineering solutions provider’s efforts were recognized with 2023 Large Business Prime Contractor of the Year awards at the U.S. space agency’s Johnson Space Center and Goddard Space Flight Center. The award, handed out […]
The European Space Agency has added the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna to its mission lineup, with a launch expected in the mid-2030s. NASA will play a vital role in developing LISA, supplying several key components and engineering support. The U.S. space agency will provide devices that help reduce disturbances from electromagnetic charges. Three spacecraft will […]
The Federal Trade Commission has ordered tech companies to explain investments and partnerships related to generative artificial intelligence. The agency issued the compulsory orders to Alphabet, Amazon, Anthropic, OpenAI and Microsoft. Information gathered during the inquiry will be used to inform decision-makers on the technology’s impact on the competitive landscape. Under Section 6(b) of the […]
The Department of Health and Human Services has released a document and a new website to help health care organizations embrace high-impact cybersecurity practices and have access to resources on improving their cyber posture. On Wednesday, the HHS issued voluntary health care-specific cybersecurity performance goals to help with prioritizing and implementing the best cybersecurity practices, […]
The Department of Energy has welcomed four British institutions to a quantum experiment at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge, the University of Liverpool and the University of Oxford entered into a cooperative research and development agreement with Fermilab in November 2023. The Matter-wave Atomic Gradiometer Interferometric Sensor is […]
Talent intelligence platform developer Bryq has entered into a partnership with Carahsoft to offer agencies an artificial intelligence-powered human resources management and training solution. The Bryq Master Government Aggregator AI talent platform provides federal agencies with an assessment solution that discerns and evaluates applicants’ character traits and unique attributes. The solution also offers comprehensive insights […]
