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Emerging Technologies

December 2022

Modernizing Defense Through Crowdsourcing

By Harrison Durland
Although further experimentation and evaluation are needed, crowdsourced forecasting could prove to be a valuable tool for defense modernization planning, technological assessments and related activities in the Defense Department and industry.
Acquisition

December 2022

I/ITSEC NEWS: Valley of Death Isn’t 'That Big of a Problem,' Military Official Says

By Josh Luckenbaugh
The Defense Department’s so-called “Valley of Death” is in fact an important step in ensuring warfighters receive the technologies and capabilities they need, officials said.
Air Force News

September 2022

Air Force Testing High-Mach Engine Technology

By Mikayla Easley
The Air Force is partnering with a U.K.-based aerospace company to test the limits of hypersonic-capable engines.
Test and Evaluation

August 2019

JUST IN: ANTX Technology Exercises Attracting New Industry Participants

By Jon Harper
The Navy and Marine Corps’ latest advanced naval technology exercises have drawn in additional industry players to assist the services’ quest to acquire new capabilities faster, according to defense officials.
Defense Department

November 2018

Defense Department Test Ranges Called ‘National Assets’

By Edward Lundquist
The Defense Department and the military services operate an extensive enterprise of development and operational test and evaluation ranges and facilities.
Research and Development

November 2016

Defense Innovation Where Are Things Headed

By Sandra I. Erwin
As President-elect Trump’s national security team begins to take shape, questions are swirling in the defense industry about the future of several key Obama administration initiatives to modernize the U.S. military arsenal.
Missile Defense

May 2016

Service Chiefs Want Changes in Acquisition Process

By Jon Harper
There are major flaws in the current acquisition process and the sea services need to find better ways of onboarding new technology, the top Navy and Marine Corps officers said on May 16.
Defense Department

November 2015

Air Force Research Lab Tries to Stay Ahead of Rivals

By Stew Magnuson
The AFRL has a list of what it calls five “game changers” that will help maintain the Air Force’s reputation of creating cutting edge technologies.
Emerging Technologies

November 2015

Naval Aviators Can Be Slow to Embrace Technology

By Sandra I. Erwin
After a decade of development and testing, flight-control software that makes carrier deck landings easier and safer soon will be widely used in the fleet.
Aviation

September 2015

F-35 Chief Questions Need for Head-to-Head Showdown With A-10

By Allyson Versprille
A decision by the Pentagon’s top weapons tester to have the F-35 and the A-10 face off in a future combat air exercise caught F-35 program leaders by surprise.