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Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Oracle picked for $9B JEDI successor

The selections for the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability, or JWCC, were made public Wednesday in a list of contracts published by the Pentagon.

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US military’s National Media Exploitation Center to refocus on China

“We are reducing the size of NMEC,” the chief of staff said, “and we want what’s left of it to be really hyper-focused on strategic competition.”

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Battlefield Tech

How Model-Based Systems Engineering can speed military modernization

A subset of digital engineering, MBSE uses models, computer design, analytics and software to create digital twins of prototypes quickly and efficiently.

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jeth Rey and Maj. Gen. Anthony Potts converse on the sidelines of an event in Delaware on Aug. 9, 2022.

US Army to lay out communications gear needs for industry at TEM9

The capability set initiative launched in fiscal 2021, with upgrades of off-the-shelf and specialized tech expected in 2023, 2025, 2027 and beyond.

2 days ago

Information superiority and the race for global AI leadership

The Pentagon is pursuing a third offset strategy — one that puts Artificial Intelligence at the forefront of U.S. defense policy.

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Master Sgt. Kyle Pearson and Tech. Sgt. Kevin Koenig are pictured at a simulated austere base during an Advanced Battle Management System exercise on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, in September 2020.

Pentagon’s JADC2 synergy plan to drive growth at SAIC, CEO says

The Virginia-based information technology and defense company this year received more than $500 million in JADC2-related contracts.

2 days ago

The failure of integrated deterrence, and what to do about China

Modernization must not be sacrificed during this time of crisis, or we risk winning the battle to ultimately lose the war.

2 days ago

Government-private sector cooperation vital in cyberwar: Senator King

King, who sits on Senate Intelligence panel that investigated Russian interference in the 2016 election, said citizens must develop their media literacy.

3 days ago

Northrop used digital testing to ‘burn down risk’ in developing B-21

Northrop Grumman aircraft's use of data-sharing technologies as part of the Joint All-Domain Command and Control, or JADC2, effort.

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The Ukrainian military's Grad multiple-rocket launcher fires rockets at Russian positions in the frontline near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/LIBKOS)

Military officials look to Ukraine war for new lessons in training

“This ... is not only a war against Ukraine,” said Maj. Gen. Serhii Salkutsan, its NATO military liaison. “This is a war against the ... civilized world."

5 days ago

Defense startup Anduril secures $1.5 billion investment

Company to use funding for development of "autonomous defense capabilities."

5 days ago

UK Navy to take drone-teaming operations underwater with new submarine

Officials hope to gain operational advantages for securing the ocean floors by pairing submarines and unmanned undersea vessels.

7 days ago

Hungary eyes Iron Dome, with interoperable air-defense radars on way

Senior officials saw the Israeli system in action in November, noting a heightened need for air defenses in the region.

8 days ago

Palantir, Lockheed Martin team up to modernize naval combat systems

Palantir's software deployment system could help Lockheed push more timely updates to its Aegis Combat System through a new collaboration.

8 days ago

World View, Sierra Nevada uncrewed balloons to allow stratospheric ISR

Balloon-based systems can remain in the air at high altitudes for long periods of time while conducting surveillance operations.

8 days ago

Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he leaves after speaking at a press event at The Great Hall of People on Oct. 23, 2022, in Beijing, China.

Defense Intelligence Agency forms ‘China mission group’ to track rival

"It really shows our long-term commitment to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the potential fight against China," said the chief of staff.

8 days ago

US Army app with Russian code reaped no user data, service says

Officials have looked askance at Moscow’s activities in the digital domain, where hackers are used to project military force and meddle in foreign affairs.

9 days ago

Rafael’s ‘Drone Dome’ anti-UAS system advances in Pentagon competition

The system demonstrated detection, identification and soft-kill capabilities against drone targets and is now eligible to compete for federal contracts.

9 days ago

Northrop’s B-21 is almost here. What’s next for the stealthy bomber?

Northrop Grumman has touted the B-21 Raider bomber as "the world's first sixth-generation aircraft."

10 days ago

US Air Force’s AdAir fighter training needs road map

Plan for 10-year, $6.4 billion program flying about 37,000 flight hours per year at 12 bases is still underdeveloped.

10 days ago

Defense Department information technology serves as the backbone for battlefield communications. Get all the IT and networks latest news here.

The selections for the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability, or JWCC, were made public Wednesday in a list of contracts published by the Pentagon.

“We are reducing the size of NMEC,” the chief of staff said, “and we want what’s left of it to be really hyper-focused on strategic competition.”

A subset of digital engineering, MBSE uses models, computer design, analytics and software to create digital twins of prototypes quickly and efficiently.

The capability set initiative launched in fiscal 2021, with upgrades of off-the-shelf and specialized tech expected in 2023, 2025, 2027 and beyond.

The Pentagon is pursuing a third offset strategy — one that puts Artificial Intelligence at the forefront of U.S. defense policy.

The Virginia-based information technology and defense company this year received more than $500 million in JADC2-related contracts.

Modernization must not be sacrificed during this time of crisis, or we risk winning the battle to ultimately lose the war.

King, who sits on Senate Intelligence panel that investigated Russian interference in the 2016 election, said citizens must develop their media literacy.

Northrop Grumman aircraft's use of data-sharing technologies as part of the Joint All-Domain Command and Control, or JADC2, effort.

“This ... is not only a war against Ukraine,” said Maj. Gen. Serhii Salkutsan, its NATO military liaison. “This is a war against the ... civilized world."

Company to use funding for development of "autonomous defense capabilities."

Officials hope to gain operational advantages for securing the ocean floors by pairing submarines and unmanned undersea vessels.

Senior officials saw the Israeli system in action in November, noting a heightened need for air defenses in the region.

Palantir's software deployment system could help Lockheed push more timely updates to its Aegis Combat System through a new collaboration.

Balloon-based systems can remain in the air at high altitudes for long periods of time while conducting surveillance operations.

"It really shows our long-term commitment to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the potential fight against China," said the chief of staff.

Officials have looked askance at Moscow’s activities in the digital domain, where hackers are used to project military force and meddle in foreign affairs.

The system demonstrated detection, identification and soft-kill capabilities against drone targets and is now eligible to compete for federal contracts.

Northrop Grumman has touted the B-21 Raider bomber as "the world's first sixth-generation aircraft."

Plan for 10-year, $6.4 billion program flying about 37,000 flight hours per year at 12 bases is still underdeveloped.