Jaspreet Gill

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Jaspreet Gill covers defense networks, C4ISR and emerging technologies for Breaking Defense. She previously worked as the senior technology reporter and an associate editor for Inside Defense, where she reported on emerging technologies, cybersecurity and the US Army, focusing on the service’s modernization priorities and acquisition programs. Jaspreet, an upstate New York native, is an alumna of Syracuse University’s renown S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, where she received a master’s degree in journalism.

Stories by Jaspreet Gill

Pentagon’s largest ever RDT&E budget request reflects AI prioritization

Pentagon’s largest ever RDT&E budget request reflects AI prioritization
Pentagon’s largest ever RDT&E budget request reflects AI prioritization

The $130.1 billion research, development, test and evaluation budget represents a 9.5% increase over last year’s levels.

Why hasn’t Russia used its ‘full scope’ of electronic warfare?

Why hasn’t Russia used its ‘full scope’ of electronic warfare?
Why hasn’t Russia used its ‘full scope’ of electronic warfare?

“The Ukrainians still have good command and control over their forces in the field in ways that the Russians actually don’t have,” Pentagon press secretary John Kirby told reporters last week.

Stinger, Javelin production can be increased, with congressional support: Army official

Stinger, Javelin production can be increased, with congressional support: Army official
Stinger, Javelin production can be increased, with congressional support: Army official

Doug Bush, assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology, also called Congressional funding reductions on the Army’s IVAS “frankly just good oversight.”

Biden tells private sector to ‘lock their digital doors’ before Russia gets in

Biden tells private sector to ‘lock their digital doors’ before Russia gets in
Biden tells private sector to ‘lock their digital doors’ before Russia gets in

“We need everyone to do their part to meet one of the defining threats of our time,” President Joe Biden said in a statement urging US companies to take action to protect against potential future Russian cyber attacks.

GDIT nabs contract worth up to $4.5B to advance geospatial intelligence capabilities

GDIT nabs contract worth up to $4.5B to advance geospatial intelligence capabilities
GDIT nabs contract worth up to $4.5B to advance geospatial intelligence capabilities

The company will deliver a “full range of enterprise services, including application services, high-performance computing, virtual desktop, unified communications, DevOps, Platform as a Service, and mobile secure wireless across multiple networks and agency locations worldwide.”

A new $200M fund could help COCOMs with AI adoption

A new $200M fund could help COCOMs with AI adoption
A new $200M fund could help COCOMs with AI adoption

The funding aligns with the Defense Department’s AI efforts, notably the AI and Data Acceleration initiative announced last year by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks.

Russia may be holding cyber capabilities in reserve, so US must keep its shields up: Experts

Russia may be holding cyber capabilities in reserve, so US must keep its shields up: Experts
Russia may be holding cyber capabilities in reserve, so US must keep its shields up: Experts

“We’re still in the relatively early days even though this has been several weeks now,” Chris Painter said. “It could well be that Russia is holding those capabilities in the reserve and haven’t used them yet.”

Pentagon names Navy’s Palmieri as deputy for new digital and AI office

Pentagon names Navy’s Palmieri as deputy for new digital and AI office
Pentagon names Navy’s Palmieri as deputy for new digital and AI office

“Her deep knowledge and relationships within DoD will ensure the CDAO navigates and cuts through the bureaucracy to get things done,” said John Sherman, acting chief digital and artificial intelligence officer and DoD chief information officer.

Army RCCTO pursues drone swarming capability after first contract award

Army RCCTO pursues drone swarming capability after first contract award
Army RCCTO pursues drone swarming capability after first contract award

“It’s one thing to do a coordinated attack that looks like a swarm. It’s another thing to have one operator, multiple devices, some seeking, some looking for targets, some killing targets and interacting together without you pushing a button,” Lt. Gen. Neil Thurgood said.

Pentagon tech officer: Russian invasion shows importance of ‘contested logistics’

Pentagon tech officer: Russian invasion shows importance of ‘contested logistics’
Pentagon tech officer: Russian invasion shows importance of ‘contested logistics’

Pentagon already planning for FY24 rapid experimentation “sprints,” Heidi Shyu, under secretary for research and engineering, said.

Why Ukraine recruiting amateur ‘IT army’ could backfire

Why Ukraine recruiting amateur ‘IT army’ could backfire
Why Ukraine recruiting amateur ‘IT army’ could backfire

“The people doing this are arguably well intentioned, but that doesn’t mean they can’t do things that are not helpful,” said Adam Meyers, senior vice president for intelligence at CrowdStrike.

Leidos nabs $11.5 billion Defense Enclave Services contract

Leidos nabs $11.5 billion Defense Enclave Services contract
Leidos nabs $11.5 billion Defense Enclave Services contract

Under the contract, the company will lead an effort to streamline the Pentagon’s vast network infrastructure of non-service-specific agencies. 

For microelectronics, DoD wants ‘lab-to-fab’ prototyping hubs

For microelectronics, DoD wants ‘lab-to-fab’ prototyping hubs
For microelectronics, DoD wants ‘lab-to-fab’ prototyping hubs

“Microelectronics are vital to every aspect of our lives from delivering power to our homes to securing our nation’s infrastructure,” said Heidi Shyu, undersecretary for research and engineering.

Anduril CRO: ‘There is no fair competition’ for non-traditional companies in defense

Anduril CRO: ‘There is no fair competition’ for non-traditional companies in defense
Anduril CRO: ‘There is no fair competition’ for non-traditional companies in defense

“You cannot start a new business right now and reach any kind of scale working with the Department of Defense. Period,” Anduril’s Matthew Steckman told a defense conference of FAR-based contracts, weeks after nearly $1 billion contract win.

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