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Navy, Expedition Technology Collaborate on Using Machine Learning to Improve Spectral Awareness Capabilities

The Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific has awarded defense and intelligence communities solutions provider Expedition Technology a multiyear contract to apply deep learning technologies to improve the U.S. Navy’s wideband spectrum awareness capabilities. CEO and President Marc Harlacher said machine learning offers a lot of opportunities to improve dynamic spectrum awareness, equipping warfighters with the […]
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Space Command Seeks to Improve Collaboration With Educational Institution to Address Challenges

The U.S. Space Command is seeking to improve its relationship with the academic community to address problems plaguing the country’s space community. Gen. James Dickinson, commander of the Space Command, said the academia is composed of the most brilliant minds that could help USSPACECOM address its challenges. To foster collaboration with leading researchers and educational […]
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NIST Releases Third Revision of Cyber Requirements for Contractors Dealing With Sensitive Information

The National Institute of Standards and Technology aims to release a guideline on protecting sensitive unclassified information that introduces a “balanced, strong starting point” for federal agencies and government contractors. At an industry summit on Wednesday, Victoria Yan  Pillitteri, manager of NIST’s security engineering and risk management group, said the next version of NIST Special […]
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BAE Systems’ R&D Unit, Office of Naval Research Partner to Develop Microelectronics for Electronic Warfare

FAST Labs, BAE Systems’ research and development unit, has received a $5 million Common-architecture Amplifier for Low-cost, Efficient, SWaP-Constrained Environments program contract from the Office of Naval Research to develop electronic components for communications, electronic warfare and radar uses. Ben McMahon, the unit’s technology development manager, described the COALESCE program as a bridge connecting commercial […]
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NASA, SpaceX Partner for 29th Resupply Mission to ISS

NASA sent supplies, science experiments and technology demonstrations to the International Space Station on Thursday. SpaceX helped launch the 29th Commercial Resupply Services mission, carrying an estimated 6,500 pounds of cargo, using the uncrewed Dragon spacecraft, NASA said. NASA’s Integrated Laser Communications Relay Demonstration Low-Earth-Orbit User Modem and Amplifier Terminal is one of the technologies […]
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Army Acquisition Chief: Common Hypersonic Glide Body System ‘Highly Unlikely’ to be Deployed in 2023

Doug Bush, the assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology, said the U.S. Army is “highly unlikely” to deploy its Common Hypersonic Glide Body system in 2023. The Army technology chief’s statement comes after planned critical testing of the weapon system was suspended in September 2023. The scrapped testing is not a […]
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Verizon, VA Partner to Provide Broadband Internet to Veterans in Rural US

Verizon Public Sector and the Department of Veterans Affairs will work to ensure veterans are provided essential electronic health services. The organizations announced Tuesday a cooperative research and development agreement that will provide broadband internet to veterans in remote areas, ensuring access to telehealth and telewellness services. Senior Vice President Maggie Hallbach, a 4×24 member […]
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Army Research Laboratory Extends Octo’s Machine Learning Operations Prototype Contract

Octo, an IBM company, has received a contract modification from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory, extending its research and development work on a machine learning operations prototype for another year. The partnership has been building ML operations for soldier-centered models capable of automatically retraining itself even at the tactical edge. […]
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Space Procurement Chief Affirms Commitment to Acquisition Reforms

Frank Calvelli, the assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition and integration, affirmed at Aviation Week’s Aerospace & Defense Programs conference his commitment to space technology acquisition reforms he introduced in 2022. The procurement chief’s confidence comes after industry stakeholders extended support and aligned operations to his vision. In an October 2022 memo, […]
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