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Aerojet Rocketdyne Finishes Preliminary Tests Under DARPA Hypersonics Program; Eileen Drake Quoted
Aerojet Rocketdyne has concluded the initial firing tests of a hypersonic propulsion system for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
AeroVironment Studies Insect Brain Functionality Under DARPA AI Program
AeroVironment received a multimillion dollar contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the Microscale Biomimetic Robust Artificial Intelligence Networks program to study the brains of dragonfly and house fly to gain insights for use in the development of new AI models.
Mike Knowles: Cubic Eyes Contract to Integrate SLATE Training Tech With F-35
Mike Knowles, head of Cubic’s global defense business, said the company aims to secure a contract from the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy in 2020 to integrate its training platform with the F-35 fighter aircraft, Defense News reported Wednesday.
Data Points to Slowdown in Blockchain Investments
CB Insights has observed that executive mentions of blockchain on earnings calls are declining. The market research company forecasts that traditional venture capital investments in companies focused on the technology will hit $1.6B during 2019, down from $4.1B in VC funds recorded last year.
Lockheed Eyes 2020 Delivery of Virtual F-35 Training System
Lockheed Martin intends to launch an integrated mission training system designed for multiple F-35 pilots and networks in various geographical areas, National Defense Magazine reported Tuesday.
Fortinet’s Bob Fortna: Security-Driven Networking Strategy Could Help Accelerate Federal Cloud Adoption
Bob Fortna, president of Fortinet’s federal business, wrote in a GCN article published Tuesday that federal agencies should implement a security-driven networking strategy to speed up cloud adoption and information technology modernization.
ColdQuanta Hands Over Quantum Core Tech for ISS Cargo Delivery Mission
NASA is slated to deliver ColdQuanta’s Quantum Core atomic technology to the International Space Station as part of the agency’s 19th cargo resupply mission.
Elbit Systems Subsidiary to Help Develop Army Targeting System
Kollsman Inc., a subsidiary of Elbit Systems’ U.S. arm, had secured a prototyping agreement to help System of Systems Consortium, Inc. develop a new targeting system for the U.S. Army.