Venture capitalists, tech firms beg defense secretary to speed up innovation

Venture capitalists, tech firms beg defense secretary to speed up innovation
Venture capitalists, tech firms beg defense secretary to speed up innovation

Executives controlling almost $100 billion in assets co-signed a letter to Sec. Lloyd Austin, urging him to adopt acquisition reforms put forward by an independent Atlantic Council commission.

Lawmaker calls for ‘joint autonomy office’ in DoD’s CDAO to coordinate tech adoption

Lawmaker calls for ‘joint autonomy office’ in DoD’s CDAO to coordinate tech adoption
Lawmaker calls for ‘joint autonomy office’ in DoD’s CDAO to coordinate tech adoption

“If we’re going to have unity and purpose, it needs to be in a single place,” Rep. Rob Wittman said. 

Startup Applied Intuition wins AFWERX contract for ‘virtual sensor optimization’

Startup Applied Intuition wins AFWERX contract for ‘virtual sensor optimization’
Startup Applied Intuition wins AFWERX contract for ‘virtual sensor optimization’

The company will use its sensor simulation software product Spectral, which can be used to “place sensors anywhere on a platform to visualize the sensor field of view, occlusion, and coverage,” Nicholas Pisciotta told Breaking Defense ahead of the contract announcement. 

Can the Army’s robotics programs build AI the Silicon Valley way?

Can the Army’s robotics programs build AI the Silicon Valley way?
Can the Army’s robotics programs build AI the Silicon Valley way?

DIU has brokered a potentially groundbreaking contract between the Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle program and a small California firm that trains AI algorithms to navigate off-road.

OMFV: GD Emphasizes AI & Adaptability For Bradley Replacement

OMFV: GD Emphasizes AI & Adaptability For Bradley Replacement
OMFV: GD Emphasizes AI & Adaptability For Bradley Replacement

General Dynamics is offering the Army a design approach — not a specific vehicle — that rigorously examines a wide array of options. The common factors: advanced electronics, open architecture and artificial intelligence.