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DefenseScoop’s Brandi Vincent interviews Gen. Jackie Van Ovost on Sept. 17, 2024, on the sidelines of AFA’s Air, Space and Cyber conference at National Harbor, Maryland. (Photo by Natalie Powell. Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Transportation Command)

‘It’s about the future’: Newly retired Gen. Van Ovost, the first woman to lead Transcom, reflects on her legacy

During a ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Gen. Jackie Van Ovost passed command of U.S. Transportation Command to Gen. Randall Reed.

Oct 7, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Crews of the National Space Defense Center at provide threat-focused space domain awareness across the nation security space enterprise. The NSDC was originally established in 2015 as the Joint Interagency Combined Space Operations Center and was renamed in 2017 to more accurately reflect its mission. (U.S. Space Force photo by Kathryn Damon)

Space Force wants funding to expand commercial data analytics pilot program

“As we go to maybe more full expansion, it’s about how much money do we want to put into what we’re calling the 'commercial marketplace,' which allows…

Sep 17, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Christopher Maier, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, meets with U.S. Special Operations Forces and civilians from 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) on Camp “Bull” Simons, Florida, Feb. 28, 2024. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Taylor Zacherl)

Special operations forces turn to tech to help commands reduce civilian harm

Assistant Secretary of Defense for SO/LIC Christopher Maier briefed reporters on recent pursuits.

Aug 23, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles and an F-22 Raptor assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron participate in exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 with 32nd Air Refueling Squadron air crews over the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 9, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)

Air Force eyeing AI, data analytics to help improve readiness levels

Officials are looking at how AI and ML can boost readiness by improving command and control and the way the service evaluates spare parts.

Aug 21, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Tech, cyber prioritized in DOD’s new industrial base strategy

The highly anticipated NDIS has finally been released.

Jan 11, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Government watchdog prepares to assess Pentagon’s revamped AI strategy

In early 2024, GAO officials will meet with multiple Defense Department teams and formally review the agency’s new plan for AI adoption.

Dec 21, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks unveils the 2023 Department of Defense Data, Analytics, and AI Adoption Strategy at the Pentagon, Nov. 2, 2023. (Photo by: Brandi Vincent)

Pentagon redefines its overarching plan to accelerate data and AI adoption

The new strategy was produced by the Chief Digital and AI Office (CDAO) and unveiled by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks on Thursday.

Nov 2, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Special tactics operators conduct close-quarters battle training at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, Jan. 27, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Carly Kavish)

SOCOM wants new targeting tools for urban battles

U.S. Special Operations Command is on the hunt for new non-line-of-sight targeting systems.

Oct 18, 2023 By Jon Harper

Members of the 56th Air and Space Communications Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam operate cyber systems using a Enhanced communications flyaway kit during the Global Information Dominance Experiment 3 and Architect Demonstration Evaluation 5 at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan, July, 12, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy Picard)

Data and AI: How CDAO is accelerating DOD’s mission

It’s important for the Department of Defense to double-down on visibility and security of its data while mulling over considerations for upcoming guidance.

Oct 13, 2023 By Rob Carey

Improving data analysis at the tactical edge with distributed cloud infrastructure

Google’s Jason Byrd shares recommendations for implementing secure edge compute architecture to help service members gain quick insights into data in the field.

Sep 25, 2023 By Scoop News Group