Karl Mathias, the chief information officer of the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced the launch of a pilot program testing the potential of tree-based artificial intelligence models and deep learning to combat Medicare fraud. Speaking at a recent AFCEA event, he noted that such capabilities enhance detection efforts for over one million […]
The Federal Aviation Administration is testing and evaluating Hidden Level’s Airspace Monitoring Service as part of the agency’s Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems Detection and Mitigation Research Program. Hidden Level, a provider of sensor solutions to military and commercial customers, has deployed the service for evaluation in 2022. AMS offers improved situational awareness through the use […]
The Department of Defense is seeking 3D printing solutions that can build hypersonic airbreathing systems that comply with high temperature and propulsion standards. Interested parties can propose their technologies by submitting a response to a request for solutions from the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s Manufacturing Technology Program and the Naval Surface Warfare Center. […]
The U.S. Navy is exploring the possibility of acquiring air-launched hypersonic cruise missiles. Speaking with reporters at the Surface Navy Association’s annual symposium, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro explained that there is no concrete plan yet to procure such weapons, noting that the Navy is more focused on equipping Zumwalt-class destroyers and Virginia-class submarines with […]
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity will launch a new program focused on building tools that would help intelligence analysts prepare better reports. Through the Rapid Explanation, Analysis and Sourcing Online program, IARPA will tap teams to develop artificial intelligence-driven software that can automatically generate recommendations or comments on any report that an analyst is […]
The U.S. Army has awarded Metawave a $1.7 million Small Business Innovation Research Phase II contract for a long-range radar capability to support the operation of driverless ground vehicles and systems. The planned Hudson platform is meant to meet the service’s needs for sensing and perception in off-road and adverse weather environments. To support the […]
The Defense Information Systems Agency is seeking potential providers of commercial off-the-shelf software-as-a-service, platform-as-a-service and subscription licenses for a proposed platform that will serve as an information technology service request ticketing system. A request for information said the platform will support the Global ServiceDesk Information Technology Service Management, Customer Relationship Management and DISA Marketplace systems. […]
The U.S. Air Force had several wins in 2022 in the development space, according to a Breaking Defense article that looks back at the U.S. military’s performance for the year. One of the successes involves the testing of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon. In 2022, the service was able to log two booster launches […]
Outgoing Sen. Rob Portman introduced two new bills on Wednesday designed to protect people from risks associated with the government’s use of facial recognition and artificial intelligence. The first bill is called the Facial Accountability, Clarity and Efficiency In Technology Act. According to Portman, the FACE IT Act would require the National Institute of Standards […]
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor that could improve its grants management internal systems. According to a request for proposals posted on SAM .gov, the anticipated internal system must support the delivery of financial assistance programs performed by the Division of International Conservation, a unit within the agency’s International Affairs Program. […]
