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Robotics and Autonomous Systems
March 2020
Algorithmic Warfare: Argonne National Lab Testing Quantum Internet
In a major step forward for quantum technology, the Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago recently announced they had completed successful tests on what they call a “quantum loop,” which serves as a precursor for what may one day be a national quantum internet. -
Cyber
March 2020
CORONAVIRUS NEWS: New Supercomputer Consortium Tackling COVID-19
A new supercomputing consortium announced by President Donald Trump over the weekend is already hard at work harnessing the power of the nation’s high-performance computers to tackle the coronavirus crisis, officials said March 24. -
Cybersecurity
March 2020
Geneva Conventions for Cyber Warriors Long Overdue
By Steve WaughCyber warfare is a fact of the modern world. However, there is no clear international law that distinguishes between warfare, terrorism, crime or vandalism. As a result, U.S. military cyber warriors are operating without the protections and restrictions their kinetic brethren enjoy under the Geneva Conventions. -
Cybersecurity
March 2020
JUST IN: U.S. Allies Considering Adopting Pentagon’s CMMC Cybersecurity Standards
By Jon HarperForeign partners are considering adopting new cybersecurity standards that industry must eventually adhere to if they want to do business with the Pentagon, the Defense Department’s top weapons buyer said March 4. -
Infotech
February 2020
New Cybersecurity Standards Pose Challenges for Industry
By Jon HarperThe Defense Department in late January released its highly anticipated new set of cybersecurity standards that companies must eventually adhere to if they want to do business with the Pentagon. -
Cybersecurity
February 2020
BAE to Protect Digital Files from Cyber Threats
By Connie LeeBAE was recently awarded a contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop technology for identifying malicious data in electronic documents such as PDF files. -
Infotech
February 2020
Navy Establishing ‘Tech Bridge’ in South Carolina
By Connie LeeThe Navy is setting up a new office dubbed the Palmetto Tech Bridge in Charleston, South Carolina, to focus on developing innovative technologies. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
February 2020
Analysts Say $25 Billion Needed Annually for AI
By Jon HarperThe U.S. government must ramp up its investments in artificial intelligence to avoid falling behind other countries, technology experts are warning in a new report. -
Defense Contracting
January 2020
Pentagon Updating Cybersecurity Guidance
By Ryan Burnette , Susan Cassidy and Samantha L. ClarkIn December, the Defense Department released a new draft of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, an important guide for contractors. -
Infotech
December 2019
Navy to Develop Virtual Cyber Training Network
By Connie LeeThe Navy has tapped technology startup company Resolvn to develop new virtual cyber training networks.
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