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Eric Schmidt, Chairman of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI), speaks at the NSCAI Global Emerging Technology Summit on July 13, 2021 in Washington, DC. The summit addressed challenges and solutions with cyber and emerging technologies across government, international organizations and the private sector. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Eric Schmidt-led panel pushing for new defense experimentation unit to drive military adoption of generative AI

The proposal was included in a new memo to the president and Congress by the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP).

Sep 8, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Air Force General Charles Brown testifies during his confirmation hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on July 11, 2023 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Gen. Brown vows to keep foot on the gas for Pentagon modernization efforts as head of Joint Chiefs

“The challenge here is having all of our service members understand the big picture, and why this is so important, why we need to modernize and what’s…

Jul 11, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

DOD soliciting applications for trade show focused on ‘unknown’ capabilities, commercial tech

The Pentagon’s Office of Innovation and Modernization will host an invitation-only Technology Innovation Discovery Event this summer, and it’s accepting applications from companies and other organizations that…

Jun 5, 2023 By Jon Harper

Research Scientists at the Air Force Research Laboratory Nature Inspired Research Facility use specialized equipment to measure an insect’s response to various light stimuli to better understand how they see and process information. The researchers use this information to determine how insect vision can enable engineers to develop better weapon sensors that more effectively sense targets. (Photo by Keith Lewis)

Pentagon’s new S&T strategy focuses on joint operations, collaboration

The document outlines three key lines of effort: joint operations, rapid experimentation and prototyping, and ensuring the foundations for research and development.

May 9, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

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