Raytheon Developing System to Process Data From Sources in Different Languages

Raytheon Intelligence & Space is leading the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity’s Better Extraction from Text Toward Enhanced Retrieval program. Under the program, the company is developing the Cross-Lingual Extraction for Versatile and Effective Retrieval end-to-end system, which is designed to retrieve documents from vast amounts of foreign language text and extract mission-relevant information. The […]

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Lawrence Carter

Biden Picks Kevin Kennedy for Role of Air Forces Cyber Commander

President Joe Biden has nominated Air Force Maj. Gen. Kevin Kennedy to serve as the commander of the 16th Air Force, also known as Air Forces Cyber. Air Forces Cyber is a team of airmen tasked with delivering multi-source intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, electronic warfare and information products. If confirmed to the Senate, Kennedy would be […]

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Robert Johnson

Northrop Grumman’s Fire Scout UAV Deployed to Indo-Pacific Region

The U.S. Navy has deployed the Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout autonomous helicopter system to the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. MQ-8C was deployed aboard the USS Jackson littoral combat ship. The aircraft will provide enhanced marine intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting capability to military commanders in the region. The unmanned aerial vehicle also supports advanced […]

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Lawrence Carter

DOD Names Diane Staheli as Head for Responsible AI

The Department of Defense has appointed Diane Staheli as its new chief for responsible artificial intelligence, a role focused on mitigating the unintended effects of the emerging technology. She is now responsible for the development of standards for ensuring that the department’s AI algorithms are trustworthy and accountable, FedScoop reported Tuesday. Staheli leads the responsible […]

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Robert Johnson

Intellisense Secures Army Contract to Develop Carry-On Display for Aircraft

The Army has awarded Intellisense Systems a contract to continue its development of a tablet-like data display system for aircraft pilots. Intellisense said it will mature its Secure Modular Architecture for Reusable Transfer of Display Data technology under its new Small Business Innovation Research Phase II contract. SMART-2D is designed to allow pilots to upload […]

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Robert Johnson

Biden Picks Milancy Harris as Next DOD Undersecretary for Security and Intelligence

President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Milancy Harris for the role of deputy undersecretary for security and intelligence at the Department of Defense. If confirmed by the Senate, she would help lead an office in charge of DOD programs and components working in defense intelligence, counterintelligence and security. Harris currently serves as […]

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Robert Johnson

SPEE3D to Demonstrate Metal 3D Printers During Navy’s MaintenX Trials

SPEE3D, a manufacturer of metal 3D printers, announced that it has been selected by the United States Navy to provide printers that can be operated inside bases and aboard ships. The selection was made as part of the service’s Maintenance Technology Engagement exercise, which seeks to harness metal 3D printing technology to address supply chain […]

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Michael Hill

Tonya Ugoretz Appointed to Assistant Director Role at FBI

FBI Director Christopher Wray has appointed Tonya Ugoretz as the assistant director of the bureau’s Directorate of Intelligence. As assistant director, she will be responsible and will have authority over all of the FBI’s intelligence functions. She was the deputy assistant director in the bureau’s Cyber Division before assuming her current position. She joined the […]

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Lawrence Carter

Oceus Networks to Continue Supporting 5G Tech Advancements Through New DOD Contracts

Oceus Networks has secured Phase II and Phase III 5G to Next G contracts from the Department of Defense to continue supporting advanced application prototypes and full-scale implementations to advance 5G-enabled projects. The follow-on contracts were awarded after Oceus completed Phase I of the program at Fort Hood, Texas. As part of the Fort Hood […]

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Lawrence Carter

KBR Lands $106M in Defense Tasks to Support C-130 Hercules Modernization

KBR, a global technology and engineering company, has secured two task orders under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center multiple-award contract. The 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron awards task orders under the IAC MAC to expand the Defense Technical Information Center repository and support the scientific community, the company said. The two new task orders […]

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Robert Johnson

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