The United States and the United Kingdom continue to work hand-in-hand to ensure the secure development of artificial intelligence systems amid cybersecurity concerns. On Sunday, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the U.K. National Cyber Security Centre released “Guidelines for Secure AI System Development,” a document for professionals to guide them through every stage […]
The U.S. Space Force has has selected three ideas to drive innovation in space technology in its competition aimed at promoting innovative thinking among its workforce. Space Systems Command Chief Lt. Gen. Michael Guetlein said the Fight Tonight program seeks to engage creative individuals in nurturing an idea that would help maintain a secure space […]
A California lawmaker is seeking to hold federal tech leaders accountable for delays experienced in the government’s rollout of improved digital services. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., said he plans to invite people associated with the effort to testify before the House of Representatives to update lawmakers on its progress, including completed projects and future endeavors. […]
The Biden-Harris administration has launched a new program as part of an initiative to make the United States a global semiconductor manufacturing leader. Speaking on the introduction of the National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program at Morgan State University on Monday, Laurie E. Locascio, undersecretary of commerce for standards and technology and National Institute of Standards […]
The Department of Defense plans to collaborate with partners as the U.S. Space Force readies its weather monitoring satellites. While waiting for the satellites, the department will augment the gap using data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Japan Meteorological Agency and other partners. The department has been dependent on an aging Defense […]
A new artificial intelligence-enabled solution has proven its effectiveness in identifying and dodging enemy-initiated signal jamming. Combat Capabilities Development Command and the Army Research Laboratory Pathfinder program’s Advanced Dynamic Spectrum Reconnaissance was tested by the 3rd Infantry Division during an electronic warfare military exercise provided to NATO and its partner units, the U.S. Army said. […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs has tapped technology, science and engineering solutions provider ECS to help maintain critical information technology systems. On Monday, the company announced that it received a $60.7 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from VA’s Office of Information and Technology to provide a wide range of IT services, including but not limited to technical […]
The General Services Administration is working with Congress to implement major changes to its acquisition processes. Amending the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 is among the legislative proposals sent by GSA to the legislative branch. At the Coalition for Government Procurement’s fall conference, GSA Senior Procurement Executive Jeff Koses said the revision will address […]
The Biden administration is naming a new acting national cyber director as confirmation of a permanent leader is stalled by Congress’ Thanksgiving recess. The Office of the National Cyber Director has named Drenan Dudley as a replacement for Kemba Walden, who had been holding the role in an acting capacity since the departure of Chris […]
A NASA official has indicated that SpaceX’s Starship lunar lander needs to complete “high teens in the number of launches” before it could be deployed to the moon. Speaking at a meeting of the NASA Advisory Council’s human exploration and operations committee on Friday, Lakiesha Hawkins, assistant deputy associate administrator in NASA’s Moon to Mars […]
