The Army has tapped the Department of Defense for artificial intelligence solutions that can fix faults in its legacy financial management systems. According to DoD, the Army has multiple aging systems that are prone to communicating inconsistent data to other systems, creating problems that require human intervention. “One of our consistent issues within Army financial […]
The Department of Defense's Joint Artificial Intelligence Center and Defense Innovation Unit have partnered to use AI algorithms to create new medical diagnostic techniques and improve health data management. As part of a project called Predictive Health, JAIC and DIU developed an augmented reality microscope that detects cancer cell types through cloud-based digital images. “This […]
Halfaker and Associates has named Katrina Tuisamatatele the deputy executive vice president for health operations to help in the implementation of all the unit’s projects, including programs across the Veterans Affairs, Defense Health Agency and Department of Health and Human Services. She brings into the role over 25 years of experience in the federal and […]
CVP, a business consulting company, announced that it will assist the Department of Commerce National Technical Information Services as a joint venture partner. As a JVP, CVP will use its technological expertise to assist the federal government in using data as a strategic asset. The company's expertise covers artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and cybersecurity. […]
Telesat U.S. Services, a wholly owned Telesat subsidiary, has become part of a Lockheed Martin-led team that will deliver space vehicles to the Space Development Agency. Lockheed's team will provide on-orbit delivery of 10 vehicles with inter-satellite links, contributing to the total of 20. Work will be done under the terms of SDA's Space Transport […]
ECS has announced the appointment of Aaron Burciaga, a seasoned business leader and technologist, to the role of senior director of artificial intelligence and analytics. In his new role, Burciaga will work closely with the company's national security and intelligence division in developing AI and machine learning solutions. “Aaron brings two decades worth of experience […]
Lockheed Martin and Aerojet Rocketdyne have agreed to jointly compete for the Missile Defense Agency’s Next Generation Interceptor contract. Lockheed plans to provide missile interceptor designed to withstand any environmental conditions while Aerojet is tasked to provide the weapon’s main propulsion system. Sarah Reeves, vice president for missile defense programs at Lockheed Martin, said the […]
The U.S. Army has selected Dr. David Markowitz as the new chief data officer, tasked to drive the agency’s efforts to carry out the Department of Defense data strategies as part of the warfighting program. He succeeded Greg Garcia, who will retain his other position as the acting deputy chief information officer. In his current […]
Textron Systems and Shield AI, an artificial intelligence software company, have announced their collaboration in support of advanced, multi-domain autonomy for a range of military applications. In a press release, the partners said they are working on a proof-of-concept for integrating Shield AI technology into Textron Systems' air, land and sea unmanned systems. “We are […]
General Atomics and Boeing have forged a partnership to make a new high-energy laser system for air and missile defense networks. The collaboration calls for the companies to build a 100-kilowatt laser weapon that can be used as a standalone system or placed in ground vehicles, ships and aircraft. The technology can be upgraded to […]
