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Training and Simulation
06/02/2021
WEB EXCLUSIVE: COVID-19 Expands Military Use of AR, VR Glasses
Virtual and augmented reality glasses are being used by the services to more easily work remotely as the country continues to grapple with the coronavirus crisis. -
Manufacturing
05/21/2021
Semiconductor Shortage Shines Light On Weak Supply Chain
Semiconductors are the foundation of the advanced technologies that regular citizens and military officials rely on — from cell phones and laptops to fighter jets. But the global shortage amidst soaring demand during the pandemic for electronic devices is illuminating supply chain issues and vulnerabilities for the United States. -
Special Operations
05/19/2021
SOFIC NEWS: Commandos Asking for New High-Tech Training Tools
Cyber, electronic warfare and information operations are expected to be critical elements of future operating environments for U.S commandos. -
Training and Simulation
05/05/2021
Army to Ditch Legacy Training System for New Simulation Tech
The Army is working to develop new simulation technology that will replace the Instrumentable-Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System, service officials announced in March. -
Research and Development
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Information Technology
04/21/2021
JUST IN: Navy Information Warfare Leader Says IT Adoption Too Slow
Over the past two decades information technology systems have “exploded” in use, but the U.S. military has been too slow to adopt it effectively, said the deputy chief of naval operations for information warfare and director of naval intelligence April 21. -
Budget
04/05/2021
Commercial Interest Grows in Defense Innovation Unit
The Defense Innovation Unit received nearly 1,000 proposals in response to its solicitations last year, another sign that the Pentagon’s outreach to commercial industry is bearing fruit. -
Cybersecurity
04/01/2021
JUST IN: Pentagon Reviewing CMMC for Potential Improvements
The Defense Department is conducting an “internal assessment” of its far-reaching Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, which has raised concerns among industry about the costs and other challenges of meeting the requirements. -
Cyber
03/23/2021
JUST IN: Pentagon's Joint AI Center Director Urges Faster Adoption of Technology
The Defense Department needs to start implementing artificial intelligence technologies that exist now to keep pace with great power competitors such as China, the director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center said March 23. -
Science and Engineering Technology
03/04/2021
Q&A with Dr. Mark Lewis, Director of NDIA’s Emerging Technologies Institute
Dr. Mark J. Lewis in January took the helm of the National Defense Industrial Association’s new Emerging Technologies Institute after serving dual roles in the Pentagon as the acting deputy undersecretary of defense for research and engineering ...
