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Defense Innovation Board members hold a meeting at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Feb. 1, 2023. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

Defense Innovation Board to write new report ‘in collaboration with AI’

During the board’s Winter Board Meeting, Dr. Will Roper shared this innovation-seeking intent.

Feb 1, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

An entrance sign near the main gate at Howard University October 25, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Pentagon taps Howard University to lead HBCU ‘tactical autonomy’ research initiative

Howard University will be awarded a $90 million contract by the Air Force for an initiative aimed at advancing “tactical autonomy” technology, cultivating STEM talent and addressing…

Jan 20, 2023 By Jon Harper

Pentagon forms new AI hubs for R&D teams to share data and advance models

OSD's principal director for trusted AI and autonomy briefed DefenseScoop on the new initiative.

Nov 7, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

Guertin (right) tours the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), March 23, 2022. (Photo by Edward Cartagena)

Biden taps Nickolas Guertin to be Navy’s acquisition chief

Guertin is currently the director of operational test and evaluation of U.S. military weapon systems in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Sep 2, 2022 By Jon Harper

Flight Officer Camron Iverson of the Washington State Patrol tested laser protection lenses formulated at AFRL’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate. (Courtesy photo)

FAA evaluates unique laser-blocking eyewear developed by Air Force Research Lab

Lab officials expect first-round assessments from the FAA soon.

Aug 25, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

Aerial view of Silicon Valley at dusk, with a portion of the San Mateo/Hayward Bridge visible. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images).

Exiting DIU director urges Pentagon to refresh how it adopts commercial tech for future wars

The Defense Innovation Unit has enabled a number of technologies that are now being put to use in Ukraine.

Jul 14, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory — the Army’s corporate research laboratory. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)

DOD grappling with multibillion-dollar laboratory investment gap

Lawmakers heard requests for facility construction and research support during an afternoon hearing.

May 13, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

Army C5ISR Center enlisted advisers Sgt. Corey Burrell, right, and Sgt. 1st Class Patrick Huggins demonstrate the Soldier Wearable Power Generator at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, on Oct. 27, 2021. (Dan Lafontaine / DEVCOM C5ISR Center Public Affairs)

Army research command gets first permanent CTO

Charneta Samms, a 25-year employee of the Army, is the first permanent chief technology officer for DEVCOM.

Jan 5, 2022 By Jackson Barnett