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September 2023
Will U.S., India Pact Boost Defense Innovation?
Driven in part by the need to pull powerful countries from the orbit of its peer competitors, the United States has entered into a new strategic technology partnership with India, but regulatory hurdles could limit the near-term impact of the agreement. -
August 2023
U.S. Quantum Tech Firm Teams with Australia to Develop GPS Alternative
By Allyson ParkQuantum technology company Q-CTRL has announced a partnership with the Australian Department of Defence to advance quantum-assured navigation capabilities for military and security applications. Quantum-enhanced navigation will allow users to position accurately over long periods when GPS is unavailable or untrustworthy. -
August 2023
JUST IN: Defense Innovation Unit Needs to Support Strategic Deterrence, Director Says
The Defense Innovation Unit has demonstrated success in delivering commercial technology to customers in the Defense Department but needs to take the next step and deliver at a speed and scale that can deter adversaries, said the new director of the unit. -
August 2023
Pentagon Mapping Wearable Sensor Tech
Various Defense Department agencies and labs for the past decade have also been looking at how the emerging field of “wearables” could benefit warfighters in battle zones. Now, the Pentagon is looking to get a handle on all the programs that are underway and to come up with a roadmap for the technology’s future. -
July 2023
AI in Defense: Navigating Concerns, Seizing Opportunities
Artificial intelligence continues to shape the defense landscape, bringing unprecedented opportunities alongside an array of concerns. -
June 2023
Navy Lays Groundwork for Larger, More Lethal Next-Gen Destroyer
The Navy has begun development of a future guided missile destroyer that will bring increased firepower and efficiency to the fleet, even as the service is still in the midst of constructing Flight III of its Arleigh Burke-class large surface combatants. -
May 2023
Upgraded Kevlar to Lighten Loads for Troops
DuPont, the company behind Kevlar material used in body armor, has announced its next generation of aramid fiber, which it says increases flexibility and reduces weight. -
October 2021
In-Person Conferences Make a Comeback
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October 2021
Army Researchers Tackling Soldier Power Problems
By Yasmin TadjdehArmy scientists and researchers are taking on a perennial ... -
September 2021
Pentagon Must Address Modernization Quandary
By Rebecca WostenbergSince the Cold War ended, several factors have ...