Technology

BigBear.ai confirmed that it has completed testing of a new airport security technology developed by integrating the company’s Pangiam Threat Detection platform with Smiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX computed tomography screening systems. The integrated capability is currently deployed at multiple international airports for trials. BigBear.ai, Smiths Detection Combine Tech Pangiam Threat Detection, originally called Project […] More

Mutare, a company specializing in voice security, has entered into a partnership with Carahsoft Technology to provide the public sector access to Mutare’s Voice Traffic Filter technology. What Is Voice Traffic Filter? Carahsoft said Tuesday VTF is designed to defend against voice phishing, which has been evolving with the use of generative artificial intelligence to mimic voices, […] More

Leidos has signaled its intention to expand its role in the maritime autonomy industry further, Defense One reported Tuesday. Speaking at Leidos’ supplier and technology symposium, CEO Thomas Bell suggested that the company is set to become an unexpected contender in the surface and undersea drone markets. “We’re not seen as at the vanguard of this, but […] More

A General Dynamics Information Technology study has found that federal agencies are prioritizing investments in zero trust and artificial intelligence as they work to secure, scale and modernize operations at the edge. Federal Edge Adoption Hinges on Cybersecurity GDIT said Monday that it polled 200 federal technology leaders from civilian, defense and intelligence agencies for […] More

L3Harris Technologies has inaugurated its new solid rocket motor production facility in Huntsville, Alabama, named Advanced Manufacturing Facility – South, or AMF-South. Bolstering Solid Rocket Motor Production The defense contracting company said Monday AMF-South, which spans 379,000 square feet, is intended to handle the increasing production requirements for various defense and missile programs, including President Donald […] More

IonQ has demonstrated the capability of its hybrid quantum-classical computing approach to address the unit commitment problem related to energy grid optimization. The company worked with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Department of Energy to develop the hybrid approach, which utilizes classical computing and IonQ’s 36-qubit Forte Enterprise quantum computer. During the demonstration, the […] More