


DARPA eyes creation of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing hub
DARPA hopes the program, dubbed Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing, will give the U.S. industrial base a leading technological edge.

Battlefield Tech
Here’s a look at the military firepower the US is providing to Israel
The buildup reflects U.S. concern that the deadly fighting between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a more dangerous regional conflict.

USGIF appoints a new chief operating officer
USGIF selected a seasoned trade association and meetings professional to provide staff with day-to-day leadership.

Army announces new director of operations at NGA
The Department of Defense announced a new director of operations at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

What’s the rush? US Army races to get missile defense radar early
The Army is planning to rapidly prototype new radar to replace old Patriot air-and-missile defense sensor.

Who will build the payload for the Air Force’s new missile warning system?
The Air Force is using rapid procurement authorities to help build a new missile detection system.

DARPA wants researchers that think like Dr. Evil, but for good
Theesearch Projects Agency is hosting an autonomous robot exposition to conquer the underground battlefield. Defense Advanced R

Is that a minivan or a combat vehicle? Hyperspectral sensors can help
Scientists at Harris Corp. say they are making headway on “hyperspectral” imaging that looks beyond ordinary colors to see the unique electromagnetic energy emitted by objects.

Differentiating a port from a shipyard is a new kind of problem for AI
Researchers at IARPA and Lockheed Martin used artificial intelligence to identify more than 100 objects a second in satellite imagery. They were right 83 percent of the time.

The commercial imagery that will benefit national security challenges
The National Reconnaissance Office is taking over a major contract from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, adding to its suite of intelligence services.

What excites the Defense Department about Project Maven
One top Department of Defense intelligence official described the potential she sees in machine learning and rapid acquisition.
