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The first quantum revolution of the 20th century ushered in technologies like nuclear power, lasers, semiconductors, magnetic resonance imaging and more that are now widely used today in both the public and private sectors. Now, as scientists have gained a more comprehensive understanding of complex quantum phenomena, we’re on the precipice of the second quantum […] More
In the last five years, the Department of Defense has reinvigorated its hypersonic weapons development efforts significantly, moving some of its most promising hypersonic concepts through to the prototyping and testing phase. Now, the Army plans to field its Long Range Hypersonic Weapon by 2023, and the Navy is scheduled to field its Conventional Prompt […] More
In the global race for hypersonic weapons and capabilities, the U.S. is undoubtedly lagging behind. For decades, the U.S. was considered a world leader in hypersonics, but in recent years, our adversaries have transitioned into fielding capabilities while we have stayed in the research and development phase. Although the U.S. is being outpaced, progress is […] More
The United States is engaged in a critical race to develop hypersonic weapons; the country’s main competitors, China and Russia, have surged ahead in their development and deployment of advanced hypersonics, leaving the U.S. hastening to catch up. The Navy and the Army are developing two hypersonic weapons, the intermediate-range Conventional Prompt Strike and the […] More
In response to the global semiconductor chip shortage, the U.S. government is working with industry and academia to foster a more robust and capable onshore microelectronics manufacturing ecosystem. “We’re noticing an increasing reliance on specialized parts outside of the United States,” said Dr. Roy Campbell, chief strategist for the Department of Defense’s High Performance Computing Modernization […] More
The United States is in the midst of a microelectronics dilemma. Demand for semiconductor chips has skyrocketed but supply chain problems have created a drastic decline in chip manufacturing, sparking a national security issue for the U.S. “Semiconductors are essential to national security,” according to a White House supply chain report. These chips are at the […] More
The U.S. Navy is looking to expand its long-range strike capabilities with the addition of hypersonic missiles to its fleet. The service is working to equip its Zumwalt guided-missile destroyers with its Conventional Prompt Strike hypersonic weapon and achieve initial operating capability by 2025, mentioned Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday during the 2022 McAleese […] More
In the wake of a worldwide semiconductor chip manufacturing shortage, U.S. government and industry leaders are looking for ways to rapidly ramp up domestic production while prioritizing continued innovation. As a result, academia is playing an increasingly vital role in the country’s microelectronics capabilities. In April 2022, the Department of Defense launched its “microelectronics commons,” […] 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
The semiconductor industry has seen a sharp decline in manufacturing in recent years, resulting in a global shortage of semiconductor chips that affects a growing list of industries critical to the United States economy. These chips are used in a wide range of consumer electronics from cell phones to Internet of Things-connected appliances to automobiles; […] More
In the months following the release of the Department of Defense’s software modernization strategy, federal agencies and military service branches have zeroed in on their software processes in efforts to drastically accelerate software delivery. These efforts have posed unique challenges to the U.S. Navy, whose geographically widespread fleet and warfighter base make it difficult to achieve […] More
As the Department of Defense increases its focus on modernizing its software capabilities, officials say the primary focus should be on the platforms that serve as the foundation for these efforts. Robert Vietmeyer, DOD’s director for cloud and software modernization, said the department is rethinking its approach to software development and taking a more holistic […] More
