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DHS Seeks Tech Platforms for First Responder Demo

TheÂ Department of Homeland Security has issued a request for information on technology platforms that first responders can demonstrate through an event in Houston, Texas, later this year. DHS said ThursdayÂ it seeks various technologies such as sensors,Â data analytics tools and computer-aided dispatch systems for test and evaluation during theÂ Next Generation First Responder â€“ Harris County Operational […] More

by Nichols Martin March 5, 2018, 3:41 am
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Intelâ€™s Melvin Greer: Ethical Standard Needed to Prevent AI Tech Abuse

Melvin Greer, chief data scientist for Intelâ€™s public sector, has said developers of artificial intelligence platforms should follow an ethical standard when it comes to programming behavior in order to prevent AI technologies from being weaponized, Bisnow reported Wednesday. â€œThe brake has to be applied by humans,â€ Greer said Tuesday during a panel discussion at […] More

by Jane Edwards March 2, 2018, 11:39 am
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Lockheed Martin and Letterkenny Munitions Center Partner to Modernize Army Tactical Missile Systems

Lockheed Martin has partnered with theÂ Letterkenny Munitions Center in an effort to modernize theÂ U.S. Army‘s tactical missile systems or ATACMS. TheÂ Army said Thursday its Precision Fire Rocket and Missile Systems Project Office initiated theÂ ATACMS ModernizationÂ (AMOD program) to replace older variant warhead with a more modern warhead, through updating the electronics and installing a new warhead. […] More

by Nichols Martin March 2, 2018, 11:21 am
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York Space Systems Passes Critical Design Review for Army Satellite Mission

York Space Systems has cleared a critical design review for a satellite that the aerospace company currently develops for the U.S. Army. Representatives from the Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command and the U.S. Air Force conducted the review of theÂ Harbinger mission at York’s spacecraft design and production facility inÂ Denver, Colo., the company said Wednesday. […] More

by Ramona Adams March 2, 2018, 10:49 am
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FBI Solicits Proposals for Enterprise Business Process Mgmt. Software

The FBI seeks proposals from vendors that can provide commercial off-the-shelf enterprise business process management software. The bureau said Tuesday in a FedBizOpps notice that its existing Enterprise Process Automation System is based on an OpenText-built BPM platform that will no longer be supported beyond fiscal year 2018. The agency wants an enterprise software that […] More

by Ramona Adams March 2, 2018, 10:39 am
in Government Cloud, Industry News, News

DoD to Outline Cloud Acquisition Plan With Interested Providers

The Defense DepartmentÂ is scheduled to host an event on March 7 to discuss a cloud procurement effort with interested parties in the private sector, DoD News reported Thursday. DoD’sÂ Cloud Executive Steering Group will facilitate the industry day for theÂ Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure Cloud program at theÂ Sheraton Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia. U.S. Army Lt. Gen. […] More

by Joanna Crews March 2, 2018, 10:31 am
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Boeing to Establish Autonomous Tech Program in Australia; Chris Raymond Comments

Boeing has announced it will establish an Australia-based development program for autonomous technologies. The company said Thursday the three-year program will be conducted in Queensland, and seeks to increase the autonomous capacities of both air and sea vehicles. Chris Raymond, vice president and general manager of Boeing’s autonomous systems division, said the program is part […] More

by Nichols Martin March 2, 2018, 10:13 am
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State Dept. Clears Ukraine’s Javelin Missile & Launcher Procurement Request

The State Department has approved Ukraine’s request to purchase Javelin missiles and command launch units under a potential $47 million foreign military sales deal. Ukraine’s request covers 210 Javelin missiles, 37 CLUs, basic skill trainers, technical assistance, transportation, training, logistics and program support services, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Thursday. The proposed sale is […] More

by Ramona Adams March 2, 2018, 9:33 am
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General Atomics to Help Army Advance Railgun Weapon Tech; Nick Bucci, Mike Rucker Comment

AÂ General AtomicsÂ business unit has received a three-year contractÂ to help the U.S. Army‘sÂ Armament Research, Development, and Engineering Command mature and evaluate electromagnetic railgun weapon systems. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems andÂ ARDEC will collaborate to develop and test prototypes for mission performance and possible integration with Army vehicles as part the contract awarded through theÂ Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium, […] More

by Nichols Martin March 2, 2018, 9:33 am
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BAE Taps Lockheed to Provide Launching System for U.K. Navy Ship

Lockheed Martin has received a contract fromÂ BAE Systems to equip a vertical launching system on the U.K. navy’s upcomingÂ Type 26 Global Combat Ship. TheÂ MK 41 VLS is designed to launch a variety of missile types covering anti-air, anti-submarine and strike-length functionalities, Lockheed said Thursday. For the contract’s initial order, three of the combat ships will […] More

by Nichols Martin March 2, 2018, 9:25 am
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Jacobs-Beca Team Selected as Australian Defense CASG Service Provider; Darren Kraabel Comments

A team ofÂ Jacobs Engineering Group and Beca has received a contract to provide support services to the Australian defense department’sÂ capability, acquisition and sustainment group. The alliance is one of four contractor teams selected for theÂ Major Service Provider initiative that will offer “above the line” contracting support to CASG, Beca said Feb. 16. Darren Kraabel, senior […] More

by Ramona Adams March 2, 2018, 9:06 am
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IBMâ€™s Christopher Padilla: Firms Should Keep Societyâ€™s Trust in Tech Platforms Through Responsibility

Christopher Padilla, vice president for government and regulatory affairs at IBM, has said he believes that technology companies should take responsibility for new tech platforms they introduce and for the impact such platforms have on the society. â€œWe also believe that responsible technology companies should be in the lead as governments consider common-sense changes to […] More

by Jane Edwards March 2, 2018, 8:05 am