The Department of Defense has selected Info-Tech Research Group, a Canada-based IT research and advisory firm, to participate in the Enterprise Software Initiative program. DOD ESI is an initiative designed to streamline and optimize the acquisition of commercial software, IT hardware and associated services. The program’s team of experts works with IT providers to create […]
Mark Mollenkopf, the science adviser to the U.S. Army Cyber Command’s commanding general, has revealed that an artificial intelligence system for continuous cyber monitoring is in early development. In an interview with Signal Magazine, he explained that Army data platforms and weapon platforms could be equipped with AI-powered systems to enhance overall security. Such systems […]
The U.S. Army has approved Hypori Halo as virtual government-furnished equipment for its service elements, including the Army National Guard and Army Reserve. Hypori Halo is a zero trust solution that enables secure bring-your-own-device capability to access the Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network, email, Microsoft Teams and common access card–enabled websites. Hypori Halo is accessible […]
BAE Systems and Parsons Corp. will partner to modernize the Holston Army Ammunition Plant. The Holston Army Ammunition Plant is a 5,980-acre site that performs munitions explosives production, organic solvent recrystallization and purification, explosives research and development and other weapons-related work. It was established in 1942 and remained in operation until 1945. It was then […]
Alexis Bonnell has taken on the role of chief information officer at the Air Force Research Laboratory, where her responsibility is to oversee the formation and execution of an information technology strategy. She has also assumed leadership of the Digital Capabilities Directorate, which is intended to consolidate modernization efforts and expedite warfighter access to new […]
The Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate’s Catalyst Accelerator has selected six companies for its 12th cohort, which focuses on artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for space and maritime applications. According to the Catalyst Accelerator, the #CAAML cohort, the first joint accelerator between the U.S. Space Force and the U.S. Navy, will be […]
The U.S. Strategic Command has established the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center, a unit tasked with ensuring EMS availability and facilitating communications, information sharing and precision targeting capabilities for warfighters. The Department of Defense seeks to consolidate relevant operations in the center to strengthen the United States’ spectrum advantage. According to a press release, keeping […]
The U.S. Fleet Forces Command has awarded CACI a five-year, $209 million prime contract for global logistics and technical training support for Naval Forces Logistics. Under the contract, CACI will provide mission software and modern capabilities to support cross-domain military operations. Work under the contract will ensure that Navy personnel will have access to analysis […]
The Departments of Commerce and Defense have agreed to increase information sharing about their investments in strengthening domestic chip production to ensure their efforts are complementary. Exchanging information is part of a memorandum of agreement the agencies recently signed in support of the CHIPS and Science Act, which provides $52.7 billion for American semiconductor research, […]
The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $15 million contract to deliver its modernized AN/UPX-50(C) Digital Interrogator. The AN/UPX-50(C) will provide high-performance, multi-function identification friend or foe solutions for air defense, weapon systems, air traffic control and range instrumentation. It will also provide encrypted data exchange and automatic dependent surveillance for enhanced situational awareness. […]
