Science & Tech
The military’s zero-trust plans are about to face a big test
An INDOPACOM exercise will test the military’s data-centric security strategy.
Science & Tech
SpaceX, Blue Origin, others set to compete in military Moon business program
Rather than simply send another lander, DARPA’s newest space program seeks to advance multiple technologies simultaneously.
Science & Tech
NIST wants a dictionary of AI development
“It's difficult, but really important to make sure that we're all having the same understanding of terms such as bias,” an official from the National Institute of Standards and Technology said.
Defense Systems
Anduril unveils jet-powered interceptor designed to down enemy drones, missiles
The company says the U.S. government has operationally tested the weapon.
Science & Tech
DHS aims to lead in fight against ‘adversarial’ AI
The Homeland Security Department is already putting artificial-intelligence tools to use—largely against AI-powered threats.
Policy
AI has a political problem
The military is growing increasingly enthusiastic about AI. The public, less so.
Science & Tech
L3Harris eyes 2025 for F-16 EW production
Viper Shield will enable international customers to detect more than one enemy.
Science & Tech
Can troops with 3D printers save the Pentagon’s mass-drone vision?
Big defense contractors aren’t jumping at the chance to make cheap drones. It might be up to the troops.
Science & Tech
DARPA seeks AI-powered ‘autonomous scientist’ to help researchers
The agency wants to do for scientists what AI code generators have done for programmers.
Science & Tech
US to deploy new land-based missiles, Army’s Pacific commander says
Gen. Flynn says China’s rapidly advancing military is on a dangerous trajectory.
Science & Tech
New chip coated with man-made diamonds promises smaller, more powerful radars
Diamonds aren’t just forever. They’re also a great conductor of heat.
Science & Tech
Air Forces Cyber turns focus to information operations
New training effort will teach how to target disinformation campaigns and how to influence audiences.
Science & Tech
B-21 takes flight, heads to Edwards AFB for more tests
Air Force “on track” for delivery of first operational Raider bombers in the mid-2020s, officials say.
Science & Tech
Security remains a challenge as Pentagon broadens 5G plans
As DoD looks to put next-gen cell service to work against China, it will lean heavily on R&D by the US telecom industry.
Science & Tech
US says it won’t tell space-imagery companies to stop showing Gaza photos
But the satellite firms may be slowing the release of imagery anyway.
Science & Tech
Soldiers' winning idea hides friendly radio calls in a sea of noise
Innovation competition draws new devices and new methods to a showdown in Hawaii.
Science & Tech
DOD’s new AI and data strategy gives industry a challenge: share
Implementing the new strategy will require companies to work together in ways they never have before.
Science & Tech
The A-10 and F-35 competed in close air support tests years ago. The report just surfaced.
One prominent HASC member said he sticks behind the F-35.
Science & Tech
Agencies get marching orders as White House issues AI-safety directive
NIST is ordered to draft red-teaming requirements, NSF to work on cryptography, and DHS to apply them to critical infrastructure.
Science & Tech
Only 3D printing can get the Navy’s submarine plan back on track, admiral says
U.S. cannot build and support the subs it needs “without going to additive manufacturing.”
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