Northrop Grumman has demonstrated new combat edge processing software designed to receive and share situational awareness data on warfighters' handheld devices without linking to a cloud server outside the battlefield. 

The Potomac Officers Club will host the Achieving Transformative Cooperation for National Defense Forum on March 14 to explore the future of Combined JADC2 and its impact on international security. Register here!

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General Dynamics' mission systems business has received a firm-fixed-price other transaction authority contract from the U.S. Air Force for the prototyping of search and rescue radios. The company said Tuesday it will deliver 50 prototype radios within a two-year timeframe in support of the service branch’s Next Generation Survivor Radio program.

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Domain-specific generative artificial intelligence can benefit the healthcare sector, where it can function as an assistant to practitioners, facilitating better patient care by providing relevant medical information, according to Srini Iyer, vice president and chief technology officer of the health group at Leidos. Iyer said in an interview with Healthcare IT News that, unlike generic AI models, healthcare-specific AI models can provide more accurate and relevant answers to medical queries because they are trained on medical data. This level of accuracy can potentially result in a faster diagnosis of a patient and superior treatment plans.

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Chance Saltzman is the Chief of Space Operations at the United States Space Force. In this role, he serves as the foremost uniformed officer overseeing the organization, training, and equipment of the American Space Force.    As a key member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Chief of Space Operations offers military counsel to […] More

Defense and security are the driving forces in the life and career of Ronald “Fog” Hahn. A two-decade U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Hahn subsequently spent time as a civil servant, before making the “natural progression” into private industry. He joined Astrion in December as its chief growth officer.

In this Executive Spotlight interview, Hahn discusses the areas he sees as most ripe for expansion in Astrion’s portfolio, the trends shaping the GovCon market and more.

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Supply chain and third party risk artificial intelligence company Exiger has appointed Cameron Holt, a retired U.S. Air Force major general, as president of its government solutions business. Holt brings to his new role over three decades of service in the U.S. military, where he most recently held the position of deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition.

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Government agencies have to measure up to commercial websites when it comes to the quality of citizen self-service portals as user experiences are set by platforms such as Google and Microsoft, said Ted Cotterill, chief privacy officer of the state of Indiana. In an interview with Bill Sullivan, vice president and general manager of U.S. federal business at Denodo, Cotterill discussed the “moving target” that is online government services and how agencies can refine such portals.

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Executive Mosaic is pleased to honor Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of the U.S. Space Command, with a 2024 Wash100 Award for his work to transform U.S. Space Force components and define the future of SPACECOM by driving collaboration and technological innovation.

Visit Wash100.com to cast a vote for Whiting as your favorite 2024 winner. Whiting will also deliver the opening keynote address at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Space Summit on March 5. To learn more and register to attend the event, click here.

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A joint venture between Zolon Tech and Pioneer Corporate Services has secured a $31.9 million contract to provide information management and information technology support services to U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command. Zolon Tech said in a LinkedIn post published Friday the Zolon PCS II will support USAMRDC's Deputy Chief of Staff for Information Management under the five-year contract.

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Parry Labs is set to enhance its operations in Huntsville, Alabama, through the construction of a new 36,000-square-foot facility designed to accommodate more rigorous contractual and secure operating environments. The digital systems integrator said Tuesday it intends to invest $8.7 million to build the facility, which is projected to be three times the size of their current location.

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Koniag Government Services has moved its headquarters to a new location in Chantilly, Virginia, as part of efforts to accommodate its increasing workforce and support the continued expansion of its operations. The new location comes with modern amenities and facilities and will enable KGS to promote innovation, strengthen collaboration and relationships with customers, attract talent, improve the employee experience and explore new business opportunities, the company said Tuesday.

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Scale AI and the Department of Defense's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office have joined forces to establish a framework for testing and evaluating generative artificial intelligence. In a statement Tuesday, Alexandr Wang, founder and CEO of Scale AI, said, “Testing and evaluating generative AI will help the DOD understand the strengths and limitations of the technology, so it can be deployed responsibly.”

The Potomac Officers Club will host the 5th Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 21. Click here to register!

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