The U.S. Navy is turning to cloud-based tools to help process data at sea to secure territories from terrorists, pirates and adversarial nations. The Department of Transportation’s SeaVision web-based application is one of the tools helping the service in data processing. The maritime situational awareness tool offers the Coast Guard Intelligence Coordination Center and the […]
The U.S. Army continues to struggle with resources and training amid rapid technological innovation, according to Doug Bush, assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics, and technology. Speaking at the 2023 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference, Bush, a past POC speaker and 2023 Wash100 winner, said the military branch is doing better in […]
The U.S. Navy is continuing its efforts to integrate unmanned systems for live firing at sea to deter or de-escalate conflicts. On Monday, the Naval Forces Central Command hosted the second Digital Talon exercise in the international waters of the Arabian Gulf. The exercise showcased how combining the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis, three […]
The Department of Homeland Security is looking at artificial intelligence to help improve its operations. DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the agency aims to be the lead organization in optimizing the benefits offered by artificial intelligence, especially in defending the nation against adversaries. In a panel discussion with Axios, Mayorkas shared how DHS uses AI […]
The Biden-Harris administration is working to provide Americans more opportunities to help ensure the United States remains the global leader in the development of open and interoperable wireless networks. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said the country needs to have the capability to develop next-generation wireless technologies, ensuring the U.S. can create a more secure, […]
The U.S. Army is increasing its focus on space and cyber training with the release of an official multi-domain operations doctrine. In October, Field Manual 3-0, Operations, was released to connect all five domains: air, land, sea, space and cyberspace. The document aims to help the military branch maintain a lead over adversaries, including China […]
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has completed an intercept testing against multiple ballistic missile and anti-ship cruise missile targets, one of the largest integrated air and missile defense events in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility. The intercept testing demonstrated the ballistic missile defense-configured Aegis Readiness Assessment Vehicle’s capability to detect, track and execute […]
Several federal officials attended the second United States-Kenya Cyber and Digital Dialogue hosted by the Kenyan government on Monday in Nairobi, Kenya. Discussions at the forum encompassed several topics, including implementing the Framework for Responsible State Behavior in Cyberspace and advancing digital freedom. Officials of both nations also tackled investment opportunities to help Kenya expand […]
The Department of Homeland Security is working to improve the customer experience in accessing the department’s services by cutting another 10 million hours. The department’s newly created Customer Experience Office will lead the effort, including a redesign of DHS’s internal-facing forms and new experiential customer experience training programs, Nextgov/FCW reported. The office was established through […]
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has named its senior leader to manage artificial intelligence use. HUD Chief Financial Officer Vinay Singh will act as the department’s chief artificial intelligence officer, a role required by a Biden-Harris administration executive order, FedScoop reported. An HUD spokesperson said Singh’s responsibilities have yet to be determined by […]
