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Amazon has launched a new batch of its Project Kuiper communication satellites into low Earth orbit. On Monday, United Launch Alliance‘s Atlas V rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida carrying the spacecraft, which are designed to deliver fast and reliable internet anywhere in the world. The […] More
United Launch Alliance has commenced testing of a government-compliant artificial intelligence chatbot for defense contractors. Made by OpenAI, the chatbot is now being used by about 150 employees at the rocket manufacturer’s facility, SpaceNews reported. The pilot includes employees across multiple departments, such as engineering and legal teams. The chatbot runs on Microsoft’s Azure secure […] More
Lockheed Martin’s innovation division Skunk Works has signed a memorandum of understanding with Electra.aero, manufacturer of hybrid-electric aircraft, to collaborate on an upcoming ultra-short takeoff and landing, or Ultra-STOL, plane. Lockheed said it will work with Electra to accelerate the development and manufacturing of the nine-passenger EL9 Ultra-STOL. “Electra has driven signification innovation in the […] More
Northrop Grumman has introduced a new testbed ecosystem where industry can test new autonomous technologies. Called Beacon, the testbed will provide an integrated environment that recreates various multiple scenarios, the company said Wednesday. What is Beacon? Beacon was developed in collaboration with several third-party partners from across the autonomous and artificial intelligence marketplaces. The testbed […] More
General Dynamics Information Technology has launched new programs geared towards advancing the development of new capabilities. The initiative aims to identify, assess and introduce disruptive technologies to federal government missions, the General Dynamics business unit said Tuesday. “The demand for advanced technology solutions across the federal government has never been greater,” according to Ben Gianni, […] More
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has announced plans to expand its facility in Bristow, Oklahoma, to produce turbojet engines. The company said Monday that the advanced manufacturing site will initially focus on making its GEK800 propulsion technology. GEK800, part of the GE Aerospace-Kratos family of turbojet engines, is designed for unmanned aerial systems and collaborative […] More
The Department of the Air Force has awarded Q-Tech, a technology company based in Ohio, a $430 million contract for technical data support. The Technical Data Support Services Enterprise, or TDSSe3, contract has a nine-year period of performance, including one five-year options, according to an award notice posted on SAM.gov. Work will be performed at […] More
The Semiconductor Manufacturing and Advanced Research with Twins USA, or SMART USA, Institute is offering $50 million to advance the use of digital twins for domestic semiconductor manufacturing. The public-private partnership said it is seeking innovations that can enhance the design, packaging, assembly and testing of chips in the United States and build a skilled […] More
Muon Space raised $89.5 million from Congruent Ventures and other investors in the aerospace startup’s recently closed Series B1 funding round. The funding includes $44.5 million in equity and $45 million in credit facilities, the company said. During its initial Series B funding round in August 2024, Muon received $56.7 million from new and existing investors, […] More
Amazon Web Services has announced two new WickrGov secure messaging offerings to accelerate adoption across organizations. The first offering is an expanded no-cost trial for teams of up to 50. The other is the WickrGov Enterprise QuickStart, which is designed for deployments to up to 50,000 personnel, Liz Martin, Department of Defense managing director at […] More
Phoenix Semiconductor raised $5.5 million in its recent seed funding round. The Texas-headquartered semiconductor firm said Tuesday that J2 Ventures, RTX Ventures, IronGate Capital Advisors and Lockheed Martin Ventures participated in the funding round. What Phoenix Semiconductor Offers Phoenix is tackling the challenge of microelectronics obsolescence by recreating legacy chips that are still in use […] More
IBM Quantum has set out a roadmap to build the world’s first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029. The technology company said Tuesday that IBM Quantum Starling will be able to perform 20,000 times more operations compared to current quantum computers. “IBM is charting the next frontier in quantum computing,” stated Arvind Krishna, chairman and […] More
