Kai Tang, vice president of the U.S. government business unit at Inmarsat, has told MilsatMagazine that first responders and nongovernmental organizations need to quickly mobilize during humanitarian relief missions and disasters through the use of satellite communications services. Tang said in an interview published in the magazine’s April 2016 edition that Inmarsat seeks to address […] More

Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries  have introduced the T-50A training jet that they plan to offer to the U.S. Air Force as part of the upcoming competition for the T-X trainer aircraft program. Lockheed and KAI built the trainer aircraft in an effort to replace the service branch’s fleet of T-38 planes, Lockheed said Thursday. Rob Weiss, executive vice […] More

BlackBerry has joined the National Cyber Security Alliance, a nonprofit organization that collaborates with the Department of Homeland Security, corporate sponsors and nonprofit representatives to promote digital privacy and raise awareness on cybersecurity. Edward Hearst, vice president of U.S. government business development at BlackBerry, will represent the company on the NCSA board, the alliance said Wednesday. “Through […] More

A team that comprises Lockheed Martin and Korean Aerospace Industries was the only group to submit a proposal to develop South Korea’s $7.8 billion fighter jet program, Defense News reported Sunday. Jung Sung-ki writes the Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration will conduct a second bidding process through Feb. 24 to solicit proposals from other companies for the KF-X program. At least […] More

The National Cyber Security Awareness Month has entered its fourth week with a focus on help for small- and medium-sized businesses to protect their assets from cyber threats. The Department of Homeland Security, Capital Factory, the University of Texas and the Austin Chamber of Commerce hosted an event Oct. 21 in Austin to highlight cyber risks, best practices and […] More

A QinetiQ subsidiary has launched a new cloud-based platform that aims to help security and risk professionals perform their own analyses of available threat intelligence using various investigative tools and data sources. Cyveillance‘s Cyber Threat Center platform also works to use intelligence reports, web search and social media monitoring to collect threat data that can be “distilled” to generate actionable security […] More

The United States government is set to face a government shutdown since Congress failed to pass all 12 funding appropriations. On the bright side, lawmakers were able to avert the imminent closure for October 1, 2023, by passing a bill that would deter the government shutdown, albeit temporarily.   If you aim to understand the […] More

Experts say shadow artificial intelligence systems are increasingly being deployed in organizations, exposing them to security, legal and financial risks, according to an article in Information Week. Such AI programs emerge when well-intentioned software engineers try out programs without the authorization of management. They often end up being part of processes without oversight.

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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

The Food and Drug Administration has enlisted Oracle subsidiary Cerner Enviza and John Snow Labs to use artificial intelligence, machine learning and natural language processing to help boost drug safety. The collaboration is part of FDA’s Sentinel Initiative, a two-year project that aims to analyze electronic clinical notes to understand drug side effects, Oracle said […] More

Photo by Lisa Schulz from Shutterstock.com Oshkosh Corporation has been at the forefront of manufacturing vehicles, machinery, fire apparatus, and large-scale equipment since 1917. The company has worked with many federal departments and agencies to protect communities in the United States and across the globe. Here is a rundown of Oshkosh Corp. leaders, founders, and […] More

Stephanie Turner, an inclusion and diversity champion for over 25 years, has been named vice president of diversity and chief sustainability officer at Mitre. She will oversee Mitre’s inclusion, diversity and social innovation efforts and sustainability capabilities across environmental, social and governance areas in this expanded role, the nonprofit corporation said Thursday. Julie Bowen, senior […] More