The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs approved on Wednesday the Multi-Cloud Innovation and Advancement Act of 2023. Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., said that if enacted, the law will empower federal agencies to make informed decisions on innovative cloud technologies while reducing costs, increasing operational efficiency and improving cybersecurity. Introduced by Rosen with […]
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Chemical Biological Center has developed through 3D modeling a sensor that detects harmful chemicals, which is potentially useful for warfighters and first responders. Called Chemically Reactive On-demand Materials, or ChROMa, the additive manufacturing system is designed to 3D-print a sensor that changes color when it comes into contact […]
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued additional guidance to remind stakeholders of the use of artificial intelligence in patent proceedings. The recently released document aims to ensure that patent and trademark professionals, innovators and entrepreneurs know how the technology will impact the process, informing them of the risks associated with AI use and […]
The U.S. Navy has outlined plans to acquire artificial intelligence-enabled “cooperative combat aircraft” at a targeted price of $15 million each, prioritizing affordability and rapid deployment over extended lifecycles. Rear Adm. Stephen Tedford, program executive officer for unmanned aviation and strike weapons, emphasized the Navy’s plan to avoid the high sustainment costs associated with traditional […]
An inter-agency working group in the office of the U.S. Air Force Chief Scientist aims to better understand unintended biases affecting artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. In a request for information, the Air Force said it is seeking feedback from industry and academic institutions to better understand various aspects of unintended AI/ML bias, including […]
The Department of Agriculture has selected 37 organizations to receive basic ordering agreements under the Stratus Cloud Pool 2 arrangement. In the special notice posted on Friday, the USDA issued BOAs to unrestricted companies, including Accenture Federal Services, General Dynamics Information Technology and Leidos. For companies classified under the restricted group, Accelera Solutions, MetaPhase Consulting […]
The Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium, a collaboration team of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division, has tasked Salem, Ohio-based Hunt Valve, a unit of Fairbanks Morse Defense, to design a 3D-printed valve assembly for U.S. Navy submarines. According to Fairbanks Morse Defense, the MSTIC task marks the first time that additive manufacturing […]
The U.S. Army has partnered with the Defense Innovation Unit to fast-track the development of autonomous vehicle technology for military applications. The Ground Vehicle Autonomous Pathways project will focus on enhancing troop safety during high-risk missions and on creating software that enable unmanned ground vehicles to navigate complex combat environments, the DIU said. The DIU […]
Three F-16 Fighting Falcons will be modified as test platforms for autonomy software as part of the U.S. Air Force’s Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model-Autonomy Flying Testbed program. The aircraft recently arrived at Eglin Air Force Base, where pilots from the 40th Flight Test Squadron and the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron will conduct […]
Lockheed Martin announced that it has secured a follow-on production contract from the U.S. Navy to supply Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles and HELLFIRE missiles. The contract is valued at $483 million and will support the procurement and production of the missiles for the U.S. Army, Navy and international customers, Lockheed Martin said. The deal is part […]
