Defense Systems
Air Force teams with MIT to launch AI accelerator
The joint artificial intelligence accelerator program will focus on fast-tracking AI technologies through fundamental research in computational intelligence, reasoning, decision-making and autonomy.
Defense Systems
Defense Digital seeks tech talent with new recruiting contract
The $7 million DDS pilot, which extends to April 2020, will target candidates with backgrounds in computer science, product management, and user experience design.
Science & Tech
3 Lawmakers Propose $2.2B Over 5 Years to Advance AI
The Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act would devote resources to education and research, and help coordinate AI adoption across government.
Science & Tech
ICE Wants To Track Electronic Devices — Through Time
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is soliciting for a cloud-based system that can geolocate devices using multiple sources, including apps.
Policy
Former Aerospace CEO Tapped as Next Air Force Secretary
She once landed an F/A-18 Hornet on an aircraft carrier.
Threats
Iran Briefings Leave Congress Divided Over Trump’s Intentions, War Powers
“Everybody is deeply concerned about Congress getting cut out,” said one Democrat after hearing from Pompeo, Dunford, and Shanahan.
Science & Tech
House Appropriators Take Aim at Some of the Pentagon’s Most Ambitious Tech Ideas
The new Congress is cold on many of the Pentagon’s most elaborate projects and plans.
Ideas
Treat Guantanamo Detainees in the United States
There’s no other practical way to fulfill our moral and legal obligations toward our prisoners.
Ideas
How Is Iran Worse Than Saudi Arabia?
A rational foreign policy would view Tehran as a normal regional power jockeying with equally sharp-elbowed foes. 2020 Democrats can lead the way.
Defense Systems
Coast Guard turns to DOD's new AI center for maintenance help
The Coast Guard looks to DOD's artificial intelligence center to help with helicopter maintenance and domain awareness.
Defense Systems
House renews call for multicloud JEDI
Appropriators continue to object to the Pentagon's $10 billion single-award cloud procurement, concerned that the contract will lock the Defense Department into the same platform for 10 years, even as technology advances.
Science & Tech
Six New Technologies NRO Wants
The spy agency is offering up to half a million dollars for promising prototypes.
Policy
Poll: Americans Want To Stay In Nuclear Arms Control Agreements
But there are lots of devils in the polling details.
Policy
House Panel Rejects Space Force
The Pentagon’s arguments are unconvincing, a House Appropriations Committee subcommittee says.
Ideas
In the Pacific, US Army Must Be a Running Back Who Blocks
Joint success in the world’s largest theater requires the service to accept supporting roles, an Army War College study finds.
Ideas
Can Congress Use Fines to Pry Loose the Full Trump-Russia Report?
The legal framework governing situations such as this is seldom used and little known.
Threats