Here’s how the Army is scaling its Next Gen C2 platform to an entire division
Breaking Defense recently visited Fort Carson in Colorado to learn about the Ivy Sting exercises, and how they could change the Army long term.
Picogrid integrates ‘universal translator’ for stovepiped systems into Palantir’s Maven
The small company’s Legion software is also being integrated with Northrop Grumman’s AiON counter-drone system.
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In NGC2 first, Army uses beta artillery data tool in howitzer strike at Ivy Sting 1
Ivy Sting 1 was the first in a series of iterative developments to scale the NGC2 prototype to an entire division.
Army says it’s mitigated ‘critical’ cybersecurity deficiencies in early NGC2 prototype
The service discovered the issues ahead of the first in a series of planned events to scale the NGC2 ecosystem to the division level.
BAE Systems, Forterra join forces for autonomous AMPV prototype
The two companies plan to have a prototype of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle outfitted with autonomous capabilities by next year.
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AI will make drone threats a nightmare – it could also save us
Drones present a formidable challenge for security forces. AI is uniquely suited to powering next-gen defenses.
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Next-generation KC-390 Millennium expands multimission options for air forces
The jet-powered transport’s speed, survivability and multi-mission agility position it as a viable option to the C-130 for the US and NATO allies.
Northrop Grumman’s partners tout AI software, from AR training to mission planning
The six partners will test their software modules on Northrop’s Model 437 Vanguard jet, which returned to the air Sept. 20 after almost a year of modifications for the company’s “Beacon” program.
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Data overload threatens decisionmakers as autonomy expands
Reducing cognitive overload on warfighters while improving “time to trust” for autonomous systems is a matter of design.
To ‘harmonize’ better: Air Force developing new defensive cyber campaign plan
The plan will synchronize defensive cyber activities and focus especially on critical infrastructure, an Air Force official said.
Air Force AI writes battle plans faster than humans can — but some of them are wrong
“While we're getting faster results and we're getting more results, there's still going to have to be a human in the loop for the foreseeable future to make sure they’re all viable,” said Maj. Gen. Robert Claude.
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An autonomy blueprint is essential to keep legacy platforms relevant in modern warfare
It’s about improving existing platforms with autonomy, and applying AI, edge computing, quantum encryption, and sensor fusion.
DoD issues replacement for risk management framework
The new Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct consists of a five-phased lifecycle and is based on ten core principles.
Maritime tech startup Blue Water Autonomy, Conrad Shipyard sign deal for USV production
The startup, launched earlier this year by three Navy veterans, is aiming to produce capable USVs en masse.
CCA update: Air Force expects early contracts for second iteration in ‘months’
“The exact number [of awardees] will be dependent on several factors,” said Air Force Col. Timothy Helfrich.
Joint Fires Network will complete transition from R&D to acquisition program Oct. 1
“We’ll formally take the stick in a week,” said Maj. Gen. Luke Cropsey, head of the Air Force’s increasingly powerful PEO-C3BM, which is building new AI-enhanced command networks for the Air Force and the other services.