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Torch.AI, Vertosoft Launch Partnership for AI-Enabled Data Infrastructure Optimization

Torch.AI and technology distributor Vertosoft will work together to help organizations across the U.S. government manage complex data through the fusion of the companies’ artificial intelligence-powered software and technology. As part of the partnership, Torch.AI will utilize its AI-powered data infrastructure software on Vertosoft’s wide range of technology partners, including agencies under the defense department […] More

by Regina Garcia August 19, 2022, 11:58 am
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Mike Tocci: Paperless Innovations Platform Could Assist Procurement Staff in Workflows

Paperless Innovations cited the potential of cloud-based technology to help federal agencies prepare for a projected retirement wave of seasoned procurement professionals. The company said software-as-a-service platforms could act as guardrails for new procurement staff as organizations work to ensure compliance with government regulations and SaaS offerings are available to federal agencies through authorized platforms […] More

by Mary-Louise Hoffman August 19, 2022, 11:58 am
in Government Technology, News

Two Six Opens Office at Port San Antonio Tech Campus

Two Six Technologies, a national security products and services provider, looks to further support its workforce and expand customer service with the establishment of an office at the Port San Antonio technology and innovation campus in Texas. The technology-focused company said Thursday it joins over 80 campus tenants whose businesses operate in aerospace and defense, cybersecurity, robotics […] More

by Kacey Roberts August 19, 2022, 11:57 am
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Lockheed Delivers Multi-Mission High-Energy Laser Weapon System to Navy

The U.S. Navy has received a new Lockheed Martin-built multi-mission laser weapon system that will be equipped on existing ships to counter threats from adversarial missiles and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance sensors. Lockheed said Thursday the High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance platform is the first tactical laser weapon system designed to provide […] More

by Naomi Cooper August 19, 2022, 11:57 am
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Oak Ridge National Lab Unveils Frontier Supercomputer

The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has launched its Frontier supercomputer designed to help researchers accelerate scientific discoveries. Frontier is the world’s first exascale computer composed of 74 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Cray EX cabinets that include 9,400 Advanced Micro Devices-powered nodes and 90 miles of interconnect cables, ORNL said Wednesday. “Exascale computing is […] More

by Jane Edwards August 18, 2022, 11:53 am
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Rheinmetall, GM Defense Partner to Join Army Common Tactical Truck Competition

Rheinmetall’s U.S. defense arm has teamed up with General Motors‘ defense business to compete in a new U.S. Army program to build a replacement platform for the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles. The team will offer an Americanized version of Rheinmetall’s militarized HX3-series truck to pursue work on the first phase of the $5 billion […] More

by Naomi Cooper August 18, 2022, 11:51 am
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Raytheon Seeks to Meet Customers’ Situational Awareness Needs With Watch, Global SIM Tech

A Raytheon Technologies subsidiary has launched a wearable device and SIM technology designed to help the military, government agencies and other organizations meet the communications and situational awareness needs of their workforce. NexGenTrac Watch from Raytheon Blackbird Technologies uses the data service of NexGen Global SIM to deliver emergency signaling, mission-critical communications and personnel accountability […] More

by Jane Edwards August 17, 2022, 11:51 am
in Government Technology, Artificial Intelligence, News

CalypsoAI, NASIC Partner to Expand Use of ML Testing, Validation Platform

CalypsoAI and the National Air and Space Intelligence Center have started efforts to enable exploitation of synthetic aperture radar data using the company’s machine learning testing and validation platform. Expanding the use of VESPR Validate to include SAR data is envisioned to assist in establishing processes for developing and evaluating ML models to ensure confidence […] More

by Christine Thropp August 17, 2022, 11:50 am
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Spire, Ursa Space to Help Federal Customers Monitor Illegal Maritime Activity; Chuck Cash Quoted

Spire Global and Ursa Space Systems have teamed up to merge their capabilities and help U.S. federal agency clients track illegal activity in the maritime domain. Spire will provide automatic identification system data and combine it with synthetic aperture radar imagery sourced by Ursa Space to help detect and monitor “dark” ships that may be […] More

by Jane Edwards August 17, 2022, 11:48 am
in Government Technology, Contract Awards, News

SAIC Lands $319M USAF Contract for Falconer Weapon System Sustainment; Michael LaRouche Quoted

Science Applications International Corp. has received a $319 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide weapon system sustainment services in support of air operations centers across the globe. SAIC and the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Kessel Run division will collaborate to ensure the Falconer weapon system is secure and up to […] More

by Christine Thropp August 17, 2022, 11:47 am
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Inmarsat’s GX Network to Handle Orbit GX30 Terminal Operations; Matt Wissler Quoted

Orbit Communications Systems obtained full type approval for its GX30 airborne Ka-band multipurpose terminal to operate on Inmarsat‘s Global Xpress network and be utilized for commercial and military Ka-band services. The Orbit terminal can be stationed in various aerial vehicles and can yield a forward link of up to 126Mbps and a return link of […] More

by Regina Garcia August 16, 2022, 11:47 am
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Northrop Demos Expeditionary Radar for USMC Air Defense Prototyping Effort

Northrop Grumman has completed a series of live-fire tests that demonstrated the ability of its AN/TPS-80 ground/air task-oriented radar to conduct simultaneous detection and tracking of multiple cruise missile threats in real-time. The company said Monday the demo was performed at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico in support of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Ground […] More

by Kacey Roberts August 16, 2022, 11:45 am