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AI & Analytics
Report: AI strategy essential for future defense
A national strategy for artificial intelligence will boost the nation's competitiveness, support defense capabilities and spur AI adoption, according to a recent report from the Center for Data Innovation.
Cyber
Is it time for a Cybersecurity Civilian Corps?
With the growing need for cybersecurity experts, the government is missing a chance to take advantage of volunteers and part-time talent, a new report says.
AI & Analytics
DARPA wants AI with common sense
The Machine Common Sense program aims to help intelligent systems understand their world, communicate with people and learn from new experiences.
AI & Analytics
DARPA kicks off $2B AI initiative
The “AI Next” campaign aims to transform computers from specialized tools to partners with contextual reasoning capabilities.
Unmanned Systems
Army looks into laser-powered drones
Researchers are developing a way to generate electricity for drones by beaming a laser onto a photovoltaic cell.
AI & Analytics
What the rest of government can learn from DISA's RPA pilot
The Defense Information Systems Agency found that greater numbers of specialized bots could give it more flexibility in addition to saving time and increasing accuracy.
AI & Analytics
Army leverages machine learning to predict component failure
The Army will be using cloud-based machine learning software predict when Bradley Fighting Vehicles need maintenance.
Unmanned Systems
Los Alamos deploys drone defenses
The counter-UAS technology is designed to protect a no-drone zone around the lab, which conducts nuclear weapons research.
Connected Warrior
Army seeks 'synthetic training environment'
Plan would combine current live, virtual, constructive and gaming training environments into one common environment.
IT Infrastructure
DARPA looks for better satellite security
As defense agencies increasingly deploy constellations of low-earth orbit satellites, they want input into how to bake in security.
Unmanned Systems
Army mulls options for Robotics Innovation Center
The Fort Benning-based center would work with academia and industry on integrating robotics and autonomous systems into combat teams.
Cyber
How gamification can boost cyber training
CyberWar: 2025 increases players' knowledge and experience of the planning, preparation, execution and assessment of joint cyberspace operations.
Connected Warrior
DARPA looks to control drone swarms with VR
DARPA's Offensive Swarm-Enabled Tactics program uses game-based architecture to manage unmanned swarms of aerial and ground devices.
DARPA seeks resilient constellation of satellites
Leveraging increased autonomy and machine learning, the research agency aims to maximize the performance of networked satellites.
Connected Warrior
DOD tests drone 'hive' for rapid resupply
The Hive Final Mile project uses a mobile application for placing orders to drones that are launched from their "hive" to deliver supplies to troops in the field.
Connected Warrior
The next generation of bomb disposal robots
The Office of Naval Research wants an explosive ordnance disposal "technician" with more dexterity and increased awareness.
Connected Warrior
An early-warning system for WMDs
DARPA wants a real-time detection system to sniff out chemical, biological, nuclear or other potential threats.
Connected Warrior
A high-tech solution for spotting IEDs
Researchers are building an augmented reality system that combines traditional cameras, thermal infrared sensing and ground penetrating radar to find improvised explosive devices from up to 30 meters away.
Connected Warrior
Strengthening the soldier with exoskeletons
The Army wants an exoskeleton to improve strength, endurance and ergonomics of warfighters.
Cyber