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VA hopes to convince tech workers that public service matters
Leaders lament that the tech industry does not have a history of public service in career choices.
New rollout for the Army’s $22 billion ‘mixed reality’ combat goggles
After some delays, the Army will field two versions next year with a refined third version by 2025.
By Todd South
VA cleared to use 3D printing tech to assist veterans’ surgeries
The product will be used to help doctors preparing for reconstructive surgeries of the jaw and face.
Vital mineral markets ‘not functioning’ in wake of Ukraine war, says DoD industrial policy chief
The market for a broad range of critical materials vital to U.S. munitions and other defense industry products is “not functioning” due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a senior Pentagon official told Defense News in an interview this week.
By Joe Gould
US military may need innovation overhaul to fight future wars, Milley says
The top U.S. military officer warned this week that the military may need to reorganize itself to fight future wars, which will be profoundly changed by artificial intelligence, robotics and other advanced technologies.
By Joe Gould
Military commands spent pandemic money on space analytics, IT upgrades
The U.S. military commands responsible for North America misused at least $19 million in COVID-19 relief money on space-related data analytics connected to the Pentagon’s JADC2 endeavor, as well as office information technology upgrades, investigators said.
Pentagon tech chief wants an ‘all in one’ sensor
It is one of several critical technologies that Heidi Shyu, the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, included in remarks at SOFIC.
By Todd South
Rebuild US manufacturing in these four steps, says Reagan task force
A new report from a Ronald Reagan Institute task force aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing to compete with China recommends reskilling workers using federal education grants, investing in sectors vital to national security and boosting tech development with allies.
By Joe Gould
Military units track guns using tech that could aid foes
RFID, as the technology is known, is infused throughout daily civilian life.
China plans to unveil drones, moon rocket at air show
China plans to show off its latest military and space hardware.
Path for DARPA tech to become part of military’s JADC2 enterprise still unclear
"What we're really talking about ... is buying bodies," the head of DARPA's Strategic Technology Office said.
By Valerie Insinna