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Viasat to test 5G networking for Marine Corps operations

The U.S. Marine Corps plans to conduct expeditionary advanced base operations in the near future, both for offensive and defensive reasons. But command and control remains a big barrier.

Palantir’s Karp is first western CEO to visit Zelenskyy amid invasion

“We are actively working not only on the digital blockade of the Russian Federation, but also to attract top international companies to Ukraine,” a Ukrainian minister said. “This is one of our priorities today.”

Space Force ‘reverse industry day’ to address gaps in sensing, tracking

During industry meetings this week, program managers will hear from companies about capabilities they're developing to address tactical ISR capability needs.

Pentagon CIO stands ground on December timeline for JEDI follow-up

“It’s just going to take us a little bit longer than we thought,” John Sherman, the Pentagon's chief information officer, said in a March briefing.

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Maxar reports $7 million loss in first quarter earnings

Multiple media organizations use Maxar’s satellite imagery in their reporting, notably to show activity in Ukraine as it defends itself against a Russian invasion.

Satellite service provider EchoStar posts Q1 earnings

The company posted a revenue of $501.5 million in the period.

Satellite comms firm Telesat unveils first-quarter earnings

Telesat expects full-year revenue in the range of $568.4 million to $584.2 million.

Anduril Industries in talks with Australia on autonomous undersea vehicle

The company billed the Extra Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle as affordable, durable and capable of executing military and non-military missions.

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New Zealand rocket caught but then dropped by helicopter

Rocket Lab partially pulled off the feat as it pushes to make its small Electron rockets reusable.

Pentagon must advance AI to stay ahead of rivals, industry execs tell Congress

“Put simply,” Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., said May 3, “our adversaries are going to use AI against us, so we must use AI to defend against them.”

Thales finalizes acquisition of RUAG training and simulation unit

The acquisition aligns with armed forces modernization programs across the globe, and a move toward digitalization across land forces.

Pentagon finds hundreds of cyber vulnerabilities among contractors

The campaign launched in April 2021 with 14 participating companies and 141 publicly accessible assets to probe. Interest quickly ballooned; 41 companies and nearly 350 assets were eventually admitted.

US Navy cuts deal to see Microsoft’s tools before they hit the market

The Naval Postgraduate School and Microsoft will collaborate on areas where rapid advancements in commercial technology like cloud computing and data fusion can address critical military needs.

Northrop, AT&T partner to build 5G digital battle network

“When we think about today’s environment, it’s less about the traditional arms race of the past, and it’s more about the technology race of today and the future.“

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Iridium’s first-quarter results surpass expectations

The satellite phone company posted revenue of $168.2 million in the period.

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SpaceX shut down a Russian electromagnetic warfare attack in Ukraine last month — and the Pentagon is taking notes

“The next day, Starlink had slung a line of code and fixed it," said Pentagon electronic warfare director Dave Tremper. "And how they did that was eye-watering to me."

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Pentagon seeks reauthorization, expansion of small business funding

The Pentagon is pursuing the reauthorization and expansion for programs meant to boost small business participation in defense research, set to expire Sept. 30.

Raytheon upgrades nuclear comms with first installation for Air Force

"Global ASNT is a transformational new system that replaces Cold War-era communications equipment with the intent of enhancing the warfighters capability as we transition to the command post of the future."

New venture capital fund focused on high-need, dual-use technology

The new fund is led by a team of national security experts looking to invest in and support smaller companies developing critical technology for national security and commercial users.

BAE Systems buys military simulations firm for $200 million

In the statement, BAE Systems said it expects the global market for military training and simulations environments to eventually surpass $11 billion annually.

Here’s what stood out at the UAE’s unmanned defense expo

And see the systems that Russian, Chinese, Indian and American businesses showed off to potential clients.

Pentagon wants to bolster domestic microelectronics base with new innovation network

The Microelectronics Commons would be comprised of regional centers located throughout the country and supported through public-private partnerships that provide resources for testing facilities and specialized lab equipment.

Israel plans ‘laser wall,’ but questions remain about effectiveness and cost

Where will Israel station the weapons? Will they be able to defend the country against rockets? Is the technology affordable, and what platforms will host the laser systems?

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Atos’ Cyril Dujardin on European defense opportunities in 5G tech

Cyril Dujardin, senior vice president and global head of digital security at France-based Atos, shared his perspective on how 5G will transform the European defense sector.

Army-led hackathon awards cash to autonomous off road vehicle developers

Goals: better sensing, GPS-free navigation and trust.