Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Georgina DiNardo is a beat reporter covering emerging technologies. Previously, she worked at the "Military Times" and "Defense News", where she reported on technology advancements, military updates and the federal workforce. Before that she graduated from American University, where she interned for "PBS To the Contrary" and served as Managing Copy Editor for "The Eagle", the university newspaper.
A Defense Department report from the department's independent testing office found that no test ranges are ready to realistically test full autonomous or artificial intelligence systems, leading testing and evaluation to implement portable testing kits.
The United States signed a defense cooperation agreement with Denmark today in an effort to strengthen country “security collaboration” and deepen partnership ties.
A senior policy official at the Pentagon today announced new changes in leadership in roles handling Middle East and NATO issues.
The Defense Department released the Microelectronics Commons "call for projects" today for fiscal year 2024, with project awards scheduled for the third quarter.
A senior Pentagon official in the chief digital and artificial intelligence office today detailed what areas of emerging technology the office is focusing on in attempts to leverage AI usage across the Defense Department.
The Defense Innovation Unit awarded contracts to five companies to prototype standard aviation batteries to combat energy source needs through the Defense Department's Family of Advanced Standard Batteries (FAStBat) project, which integrates commercially available lithium battery technologies across the Pentagon.
The Defense Department is making progress on a congressional request to integrate “non-kinetic” forces into military situations, as requested by the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, as the year wraps up and House and Senate lawmakers agree to an FY-24 defense policy bill.
The Defense Department announced today that Mara Karlin, assistant defense secretary for strategy, plans and capabilities, will be leaving her role next week for academia.
A senior Defense Department official announced the creation of a new "transition concierge" service that will work to help strengthen communication channels between government weapon system developers and non-traditional, commercial defense companies.
The Defense Department announced today that it will host a "multiclassification hackathon" Feb. 5-9, using Indo-Pacific operational theater data to find solutions to combatant command challenges, marking the first time a hackathon will be held inside a COCOM.
While Congress remains mired in debate over whether to provide additional support to Ukraine, a senior NATO official today said that continued aid -- and U.S. leadership -- is vital for the nation's survival.
A House Armed Services subcommittee held a hearing today in which think-tank analysts told lawmakers the Defense Department needs to continue to focus on "disruptive innovation" that will advance emerging technologies to counter global adversaries like China and Russia.
Amid newly announced timelines for upcoming Microelectronics Commons project proposals, the program's regional innovation "hubs," which act as connection points for government and the commercial sector, are working to get their programs up and running.
U.S. Central Command announced the hiring of a new chief data officer today, who will oversee data efforts spanning the organization's headquarters, components and subordinate units.
In an effort to integrate government and commercial space-related capabilities, the Defense Innovation Unit is taking submissions for the Defense Department to combat national security challenges in space.
Microelectronics Commons leadership today provided updates on the project timeline with specific dates for the expected release of the "Call for Projects" during a fireside chat.
The Defense Department today announced a $3.2 million agreement with South Star Battery Metals Corp. in an effort to strengthen and expand the U.S. domestic graphite supply chain.
House and Senate bipartisan lawmakers spoke about their commitment to passing the fiscal year 2024 defense authorization bill today despite varying priorities both parties have during a "pass the gavel" ceremony today.
The Defense Policy Board's federal advisory committee with hold two closed meetings on Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 discussing the Defense Department's approach to Russia, according to a Federal Register notice.
The Defense Department has released the 2023 Strategy for Operations in the Information Environment, which aims to strengthen national security and counter U.S. adversaries through building integrated deterrence and directing future investments.