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Emerging Technologies
November 2019
DSEI JAPAN NEWS: Japan Maps Out Vision for Hypersonic Vehicles
MASUHARI, Japan — Japan wants to join the United States, China and Russia in the hypersonics arms race by developing a cruise missile capable of reaching Mach 5 or above by 2030, according to a document distributed by the nation’s Ministry of Defense at a trade show. -
Emerging Technologies
November 2019
VIEWPOINT: Speed-of-Light Weaponry Requires Faster Acquisition Timelines
By Joe ShepherdAmerica’s adversaries are rapidly advancing their offensive capabilities with hypersonic missiles, which can fly at more than five times the speed of sound. Addressing this threat will require new defenses, such as directed energy weapons, which reach targets at the speed of light, have much larger magazines, cost less per shot, and engage targets with precision far beyond traditional kinetic weapons. -
Emerging Technologies
November 2019
JUST IN: Department of Energy Not Studying Nuclear-Armed Hypersonic Weapons
By Connie LeeAlthough hypersonic missiles are a top modernization priority for the Pentagon, there are no efforts underway to arm such weapons with nuclear warheads, according to a Department of Energy leader. -
Emerging Technologies
November 2019
BREAKING: National Security Commission on AI Releases Interim Report
A much-anticipated interim report from the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence — which was tasked by Congress to research ways to advance the development of AI for national security and defense purposes — was released Nov. 4. -
Emerging Technologies
November 2019
JUST IN: Booz Allen Launches New ‘App Store’ for AI
Across the government and military, agencies are working to harness artificial intelligence for a variety of applications. A new product created by Booz Allen Hamilton aims to streamline the adoption AI platforms through an easy to use “app store.” -
Emerging Technologies
October 2019
Thermo Fisher Scientific Develops New Radiation Detector
Thermo Fisher Scientific is introducing an upgraded radiation detector designed for challenging environments. -
Emerging Technologies
October 2019
JUST IN: Pentagon to Kick Off First ‘Trusted Capital Marketplace’ Event
By Jon HarperNext month the Defense Department will co-host the first event associated with its Trusted Capital Marketplace initiative, the Pentagon’s top weapons buyer announced Oct. 18. -
Emerging Technologies
October 2019
JUST IN: Sikorsky's Black Hawk on Track for Autonomous Flight Next Year
After months of testing, Sikorsky is on course for full autonomous flight of its S-70 Black Hawk optionally piloted vehicle next year, according to company officials. -
Emerging Technologies
October 2019
JUST IN: Transportation Command Embracing Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon leaders have been gung-ho about the benefits that could be reaped from better utilizing artificial intelligence across the U.S. military. Transportation Command — which moves and sustains U.S. forces, while also operating the joint deployment and distribution enterprise — is now embracing the emerging technology, said its commander. -
Emerging Technologies
September 2019
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