General Atomics Aeronautical Systems completed three live, virtual, and constructive combat missions using artificially intelligent pilots on its Avenger unmanned aircraft system. General Atomics said Wednesday the flights mark a new milestone in GA-ASI’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft ecosystem for Autonomous Collaborative Platform UAS. The Avenger was paired with a “digital twin” aircraft operated virtually using […] More

The Department of Defense has been working to modernize its command, control, and communications capabilities since the publication of the C3 Modernization Strategy in late 2020. Now, aspects like electronic warfare and satellite communications are changing the way the DOD approaches C3. In Executive Mosaic’s latest video interview, DOD Chief Information Officer John Sherman spoke about how […] More

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is requesting industry input on information technology support services needed to help develop and maintain its federal accounting system.  A maintenance and development contract is being considered to cover documentation and analysis to design, develop, test and implement automated capabilities in the Defense Integrated Financial System, according to a […] More

A Raytheon Technologies business has achieved initial operating capability for a modernized beyond line-of-sight communications system meant to provide the U.S. Air Force with secure data sharing technology on the battlefields. The Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal system providing contested environment connectivity is envisioned to support the Nuclear Command, Control and Communications and Joint All […] More

Purdue University has introduced a set of degrees and credentials centered around chip design, manufacturing and supply chain management. Graduate and undergraduate students can apply to take the Semiconductor Degrees Program through the Purdue College of Engineering, the Indiana-based university said May 27. The program offers residential training and online education via the Birck Nanotechnology […] More

In the wake of the national infant formula shortage, officials from the Food and Drug Administration are taking a harder look at the agency’s technology and processes — and finding that enterprise modernization is not moving fast enough. Due to product recalls and supply chain slowdowns, infant formula has been scarce and in high demand […] More

With the April 30th deadline approaching, the government contracting (GovCon) community has only a few days left to cast their TEN votes in the 2022 Wash100 Vote Standings to recognize the most significant federal leaders across our sector as well as in industry and our military branches.  This is your last chance to participate in the […] More

BigBear.ai announced on Tuesday that Carolyn Blankenship, formerly of Thomson Reuters, has been appointed the new general counsel and secretary to develop and lead the company’s corporate legal overall growth strategy.  “I look forward to leading the legal team as BigBear.ai advances the responsible application of artificial intelligence across the public sector and commercial markets,” said Blankenship.  […] More

Public and private sector organizations alike are investing in digital twin modeling and simulation technology to address tough challenges in today’s supply chain crisis as the federal government sharpens its focus on the issue. In March 2022, the Biden administration launched its Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative, which ultimately aims to address supply chain congestion and speed […] More

The U.S. Air Force is looking for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses that can provide technical and analytical services under the Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance VI contract vehicle. According to a SAM.gov solicitation published Friday, selected businesses could receive up to $90 million worth of task orders for non-personal management, professional, education, training, engineering and […] More

The federal government is working to develop and implement artificial intelligence capabilities for use across multiple agencies and operational facets in an effort to increase efficiency, better detect network vulnerabilities, boost military defenses and ensure the U.S. technological and operational advantage over adversarial forces. Over 600 AI projects are currently underway within the Department of […] More

The U.S. Space Force is soliciting information on potential vendors with a capability to develop live, virtual and on-orbit space cyber test and training events as part of efforts to prepare cyber professionals for future space challenges. The service said Thursday the RFI intends to support the evaluation of the Department of the Air Force’s […] More