U.S. agencies are working together to fortify the cybersecurity posture of the transportation industry in compliance with the 2021 National Security Memorandum, said Carahsoft Sales Director Alex Whitworth. In a column published Wednesday, Whitworth discussed how the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is collaborating with the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Transportation to launch or fund initiatives to ensure IT defense resilience in the sector.

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HIMARS, officially known as M142 High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System, is one of the premier multiple-launch rocket systems of the United States. By equipping the military with firepower on wheels, the rocket launcher has played a dynamic role in major conflicts around the world. Unfold its capabilities in action through this article.   What is HIMARS? […] More

How many tanks does the US have?  Discover the hidden power behind the United States’ vast tank inventory as we delve into the fascinating world of armored warfare. According to NATO, the US military has approximately 5,500 tanks in its arsenal, boasting one of the largest tank fleets in the world.  From the iconic M1 […] More

LMI has received a potential five-year, $604 million contract from the U.S. Border Patrol to enhance the technological capabilities of the agency’s Program Management Office in the country’s southern and northern borders. The management consulting firm said Tuesday it will help four USBP headquarter directorates in ensuring migrant safety, facilitating seamless commerce, intercepting illicit human and drug trafficking activities and fortifying national security against acts of terrorism.

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Government technology events, conferences , and summits are hosted by the Potomac Officers Club (POC) several times a year and in these gatherings, you can find avid GovCon experts among the crowd.  Not only that, the focus is geared towards both government and private sectors in the same field, engaging in positive and constructive exchange […] More

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most sought-after digital solutions by the federal government. AI features, such as speech recognition, expert systems, machine vision, accurate detection, and efficient processing, are integrated into warfare and security systems to reduce risks, fortify defense, and achieve mission success. While the demand for AI is rising, many organizations […] More

Adversaries’ success in the development, testing and deployment of hypersonic weapons now poses an immediate threat to the United States. Once a leader in hypersonics, the nation has begun to fall behind its competitors, and now, the federal government and military services have created a full-scale plan of attack to retake the top spot in […] More

GlobalFoundries‘ advanced manufacturing facility in Malta, New York, has obtained accreditation from a Department of Defense organization to produce secure semiconductors for aerospace and defense applications. The Defense Microelectronics Activity Trusted Access Program Office has designated the manufacturing site as a Category 1A Trusted Supplier capable of facilitating the secure manufacturing of semiconductors for use […] More

Booz Allen Hamilton’s corporate venture capital unit, has invested in Credo AI, an artificial intelligence ethics-focused organization. The partnership will enable the former to more efficiently integrate responsible AI using the latter’s governance software platform to accelerate the implementation of new federal and agency-specific AI standards, Booz Allen announced from its McLean, Virginia headquarters on Wednesday. “Collectively […] More

Brian Sutterfield, former systems engineering director at Lockheed Martin‘s aeronautics business, has been named as CEO of Lockheed subsidiary ForwardEdge ASIC, he announced in a LinkedIn post on Friday. ForwardEdge was established in a bid to fortify Lockheed’s design capabilities in application-specific integrated circuit and microelectronics, Sutterfield said. He spent most of his career at […] More

AT&T and partner Trinity Cyber, Inc. have provided a Secure Internet Gateway tool to the U.S. Air Force. The product is expected to fortify the service branch’s cybersecurity defenses and minimize risk for its networks, Trinity Cyber said Tuesday. “Testing new, commercially provided capabilities that could improve both cybersecurity and mission performance is an important step toward […] More

SandboxAQ, a quantum computing technology startup that spun off from Alphabet in 2022, has raised $500 million in a round of funding from several investors to advance quantum and cybersecurity work, Reuters reported Tuesday. Investors include former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, who serves as chairman of SandboxAQ, T. Rowe Price funds, Breyer Capital and Time […] More