How DARPA plans to get nuclear power in the size of a ‘AA battery’
Seven teams are competing as part of DARPA's Rads to Watts program to create a new kind of miniature power cell that last for years or decades without recharging.
China threat still drives Pentagon R&E despite counternarcotics focus: Emil Michael
While the National Security Strategy has a strong focus on the Western Hemisphere, the undersecretary for research and engineering said, "I am focused much more on other parts of the world.”
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Three exercises that pushed counter–UAS from prototype to proven
Architecture that linked sensors, C2, RF effects, and lasers into a distributed c-UAS kill chain.
Northrop Grumman offers made-in-USA microelectronics to partner firms
Northrop’s three government-certified semiconductor factories are now taking orders from other aerospace and defense firms, the company announced.
White House tries to tighten AI export controls amidst industry outrage
Biden officials say their proposed regulation will streamline routine sales to allies while stopping dangerous leaks to China. Oracle, NVIDIA, and industry associations say it will cripple their business. But the final call is up to Trump.
Commerce announces more semiconductor funding for military aircraft, commercial satellites
The Department of Commerce announced it is awarding BAE Systems Inc. and Rocket Lab a CHIPS Incentive Award worth up to a combined $59.4 million.
China protests American ‘technological blockade’ amid semiconductor battle
The remarks come weeks after a US official promised a “very aggressive, innovative approach” to combating Beijing's tech strategy.
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Physics AI is different and changes the way defense systems are designed
Models that replicate real-world physics streamline design, testing and iteration processes.
‘Game on’: Raimondo calls for beefing up tech export controls to counter China
"We're taking a very aggressive, innovative approach" to combating China's tech strategy, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said at the Reagan Forum.
Pentagon Office of Strategic Capital’s investment strategy expected later this year
“We're focused on not only the core technology, but the companies and industries that comprise that both in the areas that are kind of more closer to the department… artificial intelligence for autonomy, for example, but also in areas that are deep within the supply chain, like semiconductors,” Jason Rathje said.
Senate advances CHIPS-plus bill, with $2 billion designated for military microelectronics
Kea Matory, director of legislative policy at NDIA, told Breaking Defense the bill is a "positive first step" but won't solve America's semiconductor chip woes in the face of growing competition from China.
From shipyards to semiconductors, watchdog warns of Defense Industrial Base risks
GAO raps Pentagon for relying on a strategy cobbled from four old documents.
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Island surge: the Army’s Next Generation Command and Control in action
Lightning Surge exercises are turning soldier feedback on NGC2 into operational software changes in days, not years.
US needs ‘manufacturing renaissance’ to compete with China: Report
Reagan Institute warns of "inadequate" investments, "exceedingly fragile" supply chains, and "insufficient" accountability of government officials, among other US weaknesses.
Why ‘Buy American’ Isn’t The Answer To Safeguard NatSec Supply Chains
To harden supply chains against Chinese influence, what the US needs is not protectionism but a defense and economic security alliance among friendly nations.
Quad Pushes Chip Supply Security, 5G ‘Diversification,’ Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON: The first face-to-face meeting between the leaders of the so-called Quad — Australia, India, Japan and the United States — has spawned several initiatives designed to help moderate or crack the hold China has on certain technologies, including semiconductor chips and 5G networks. It also includes a new civil space initiative and an […]
Congressional Report Could Be Major Step To Strengthen US Defense Supply Chain
"Throughout the pandemic, US adversaries like China weaponized supply chain vulnerabilities in a way that threatened Americans’ health and security," warned Rep. Mike Gallagher.