Artificial Intelligence

Three ways the Pentagon can create an automation first culture

Automation has the ability to transform the DoD, but to do so it must become a mission-critical priority on the same level as cybersecurity and other top initiatives. The time to do that is now.

13 days ago

Inspector General criticizes documentation on Pentagon’s artificial intelligence project

The DoD must document contract management for Project Maven, or risk capturing lessons learned for efforts in the future, the Pentagon's inspector general said.

2 weeks ago

Artificial Intelligence

DARPA invests in AI that can translate instruction manuals into augmented reality

The proposed system would essentially convert existing instructional manuals into a format that could be used by augmented reality systems.

Pentagon creates new digital and artificial intelligence office

The position is meant to streamline disparate efforts within the department to drive faster innovation and capabilities with China in mind.

7 weeks ago

Defense Innovation Unit publishes ethical AI guidelines

The Defense Innovation Unit now has its own guidelines for implementing the Pentagon's principles of ethical artificial intelligence use.

2 months ago

Marine Corps will use AI to revamp recruiting and retention models

The Marine Corps needs a more mature and more intellectual force. Digital HR systems and big data decision aids will help them cultivate that force.

3 months ago

NATO ups the ante on disruptive tech, artificial intelligence

NATO has officially kicked off two new efforts meant to help the alliance invest in critical next-generation technologies and avoid capability gaps between its member nations.

3 months ago

US Air Force teams with UK on machine learning demo

By sharing data and machine learning algorithms, the two countries were able to improve situational awareness for war fighters in a demonstration.

3 months ago

JAIC working to discover ‘state of our data’ across combatant commands

A new effort underway by the DoD's AI office is looking to help commanders understand their data better for more informed decision making.

4 months ago

UAE, Britain ink defense research and AI tech deals. Here’s what comes next.

An industry source tells Defense News about four eventual areas of concentration between the two countries.

4 months ago

UK’s future force to lean heavily into robotics, AI and hybrid power

The new program Mercury, run by the British Army, will help shape the force for battlefields beyond 2035.

4 months ago

Elbit Systems artificial intelligence system for assault rifles

New AI system fills rifle sights with extensive, easy-to-digest info

Assault rifles with the Elbit System’s new artificial intelligence data platform transform soldiers' view to resemble a first-person shooter video game.

5 months ago

At next Project Convergence, 7 scenarios will test American tech against adversaries

The force is also looking for ways to incorporate advanced technology like artificial intelligence and robotics to more quickly make decisions across multiple domains of operations.

5 months ago

Army researchers seek to provide more data to soldiers through two projects

The lab made had breakthroughs on two artificial intelligence projects that could provide soldiers with helpful data on the future battlefield.

5 months ago

NSA awards $2 billion high-performance computing contract

The intelligence agency needs the computing services for its artificial intelligence and data analysis goals.

5 months ago

Kratos, General Atomics get more money for Skyborg development

The U.S. Air Force awarded Kratos and General Atomics contracts worth a combined $20 million to further development of the autonomous Skyborg drone wingman.

5 months ago

New US Air Force secretary to shake up Advanced Battle Management Program

“I want to focus it more on specific operational return on investment,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told Defense News.

5 months ago

Army Futures Command outlines next five years of AI needs

The U.S. Army wants access to research on autonomous systems and data analytics.

6 months ago

Autonomous systems to help NATO examine climate change effects in Arctic waters

NATO sees continued investment in autonomous platforms, artificial intelligence and big data as critical to understanding how a thawing Arctic Ocean will impact military operations, planning, and infrastructure in the High North.

6 months ago

General Electric robot navigates uncharted terrain in US Army demo

In Army Research Laboratory program, General Electric teaches a robot how to navigate off-road on its own.

6 months ago

Here’s how Shield AI wants to boost V-Bat’s capability on a contested battlefield

Shield AI just bought Martin UAV. Here's how the artificial intelligence and autonomy technology company will transform the flagship drone - V-Bat - that has caught the eye of operators across the military services.

6 months ago

DIU awards Anduril Industries contract for counter-drone AI technology

The company's counter-drone technology is now available to all the military services.

6 months ago

Israel pushes military digital transformation in the age of ‘artificial intelligence war’

Like other militaries, the Israel Defense Forces for years looked like one organization from the outside, but its services were balkanized in using different networks and data services, an IDF digital leader said in an interview.

6 months ago

Path for DARPA tech to become part of military’s JADC2 enterprise still unclear

"What we're really talking about ... is buying bodies," the head of DARPA's Strategic Technology Office said.

6 months ago

Global leaders seek new technology partnerships to counter threat posed by China

The world leaders stressed that like-minded nations need to band together to set standards for emerging technologies including artificial intelligence.

7 months ago

Pentagon cancels $10 billion JEDI cloud contract delayed by Microsoft, Amazon feud

The Defense Department announced a new enterprise solution called the Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability.

7 months ago

Rafael combines AI and automatic target recognition in new Sea Breaker missile

The need for better target recognition is important in environments with moving targets and near civilians.

7 months ago

Exoskeletons and unjammable radios: Soldiers, academia team up to solve tactical troubles

A new program pairs university researchers with soldiers in airborne units.

7 months ago

Artificial Intelligence

The Pentagon is turning to artificial intelligence to solve logistics and battlefield problems with the hopes of accelerating operations. To stay up on the latest advances, read here.

Automation has the ability to transform the DoD, but to do so it must become a mission-critical priority on the same level as cybersecurity and other top initiatives. The time to do that is now.

The DoD must document contract management for Project Maven, or risk capturing lessons learned for efforts in the future, the Pentagon's inspector general said.

The proposed system would essentially convert existing instructional manuals into a format that could be used by augmented reality systems.

The position is meant to streamline disparate efforts within the department to drive faster innovation and capabilities with China in mind.

The Defense Innovation Unit now has its own guidelines for implementing the Pentagon's principles of ethical artificial intelligence use.

The Marine Corps needs a more mature and more intellectual force. Digital HR systems and big data decision aids will help them cultivate that force.

NATO has officially kicked off two new efforts meant to help the alliance invest in critical next-generation technologies and avoid capability gaps between its member nations.

By sharing data and machine learning algorithms, the two countries were able to improve situational awareness for war fighters in a demonstration.

A new effort underway by the DoD's AI office is looking to help commanders understand their data better for more informed decision making.

An industry source tells Defense News about four eventual areas of concentration between the two countries.

The new program Mercury, run by the British Army, will help shape the force for battlefields beyond 2035.

Assault rifles with the Elbit System’s new artificial intelligence data platform transform soldiers' view to resemble a first-person shooter video game.

The force is also looking for ways to incorporate advanced technology like artificial intelligence and robotics to more quickly make decisions across multiple domains of operations.

The lab made had breakthroughs on two artificial intelligence projects that could provide soldiers with helpful data on the future battlefield.

The intelligence agency needs the computing services for its artificial intelligence and data analysis goals.

The U.S. Air Force awarded Kratos and General Atomics contracts worth a combined $20 million to further development of the autonomous Skyborg drone wingman.

“I want to focus it more on specific operational return on investment,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told Defense News.

The U.S. Army wants access to research on autonomous systems and data analytics.

NATO sees continued investment in autonomous platforms, artificial intelligence and big data as critical to understanding how a thawing Arctic Ocean will impact military operations, planning, and infrastructure in the High North.

In Army Research Laboratory program, General Electric teaches a robot how to navigate off-road on its own.

Shield AI just bought Martin UAV. Here's how the artificial intelligence and autonomy technology company will transform the flagship drone - V-Bat - that has caught the eye of operators across the military services.

The company's counter-drone technology is now available to all the military services.

Like other militaries, the Israel Defense Forces for years looked like one organization from the outside, but its services were balkanized in using different networks and data services, an IDF digital leader said in an interview.

"What we're really talking about ... is buying bodies," the head of DARPA's Strategic Technology Office said.

The world leaders stressed that like-minded nations need to band together to set standards for emerging technologies including artificial intelligence.

The Defense Department announced a new enterprise solution called the Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability.

The need for better target recognition is important in environments with moving targets and near civilians.

A new program pairs university researchers with soldiers in airborne units.