Gen. Michael Langley has assumed the role of U.S. Africa Command lead following a change of command ceremony on Wednesday. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III, a 2022 Wash100 winner, swore in Langley during the event and said that the official will face several challenges, including terrorism. The Department of Defense head cited the expansion of […]
Maryland-headquartered Lockheed Martin announced that a recent test proved the practical applications of its prototype communications radio technology for enabling the United States’ new ballistic missile defense system called the Next Generation Interceptor. Testing recently conducted at a company facility in Sunnyvale, California, showed that the interceptor’s communications system can operate through various harsh and […]
U.S. Navy 10th Fleet reserves are working with other cyber warriors in Operation Cyber Dragon, a hands-on activity designed to address virtual vulnerabilities. Operation Cyber Dragon started in March and has concluded its first phase. The second phase is currently underway and is focused on strengthening unclassified networks and eliminating common digital weaknesses like weak […]
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, a two-time Wash100 winner, announced that Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder will serve as the Department of Defense’s next press secretary. Ryder will be in charge of the DOD’s provision of accurate and timely information to the media and the public, Austin said. The press secretary’s responsibilities include upholding […]
John Healy has assumed command of the Air Force Reserve Command and has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant general. He took over the responsibilities of Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, who is set to retire after 36 years of service, the Air Force said. Healy commended Scobee for his leadership and said he plans […]
Boston-headquartered Advent Technologies announced the launch of Honey Badger 50, a compact portable fuel cell system and quiet power supply for use in off-grid field applications. The new power system can be fueled by biodegradable methanol, allowing near silent generation of up to 50 watts of continuous power with clean emissions, Advent said Thursday. In […]
California-headquartered Rigetti Computing announced that it has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop benchmarks for quantum application performance on large-scale quantum computers. The project will be done in partnership with the University of Technology Sydney, Aalto University and the University of Southern California, Rigetti said Thursday. In a statement, the […]
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory said its SecureView solution now has over 16,000 users across the federal government. SecureView is a cross-domain solution that grants users access to multiple classified networks from a single device. Eileen Goodell, the program manager of SecureView, said the platform can break down information sharing silos, reduce infrastructure costs […]
The Department of Defense has awarded Northeastern University‘s Kostas Research Institute a $1.77 million cooperative agreement to support the Open6G project. Open6G is part of the Pentagon’s Innovate Beyond 5G program, which aims to promote the next generation of network capabilities and is focused on the development of 6G. According to a DOD press release, […]
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory said the Angry Kitten Combat Pod electronic attack system demonstrated rapid reprogramming capabilities between flights during an assessment activity. The Angry Kitten Combat Pod is an updated version of Georgia Tech Research Institute’s Angry Kitten pod. The system simulates enemy electronic attack signals during test and training missions. The […]
