The U.S. Department of Defense and the Australian Department of Defense have entered into an agreement to continue the development of air-breathing hypersonic missiles. The program – Southern Cross Integrated Flight Research Experiment (SCIFiRE) – […]
Soldiers from the Army’s 10th Mountain Division are participating in a 12-month human performance study to monitor their stress levels. They will wear special watches and rings that collect physical performance and physiological data – […]
Marine Corps System Command (MARCORSYSCOM) has released an RFI for industry sources to produce a man-portable system capable of launching swarms of kamikaze drones over contested battlefields. Officially described as an “individually operated, man-portable, anti-material, […]
The U.S. Army is developing a deceptive capability for use within the electromagnetic spectrum mission – the Modular Electromagnetic Spectrum Deception Suite (MEDS). Currently in its early concepts stage, MEDS is expected to see the […]
A collaboration of researchers from UNSW Canberra, Bielefeld University, The Max Planck Institute, Brown University, and The University of California are studying how bumblebees fly – with an eye to applying that knowledge in the […]
This session features five-minute SBIR/STTR agency briefings on current and upcoming funding opportunities. Bob Smith, Director, SBIR/STTR, U.S. NavyClare Masucci, Operations Research Analyst, Innovative Research Program Office, U.S. Department of TransportationManny Oliver, SBIR/STTR Program Director, […]
The Joint TechConnect and Defense Innovation Spotlights accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with commercial market and national security areas of interest. This fast-paced format features two-minute video pitches from top innovators! Opening remarks: […]
Operating in contested environments requires presents a unique demand set, from base to battlefield. This panel representing combatant commands and the DOD will discuss current and near term logistics programs and priorities for their respective […]
According to SBIR.gov, “with over 40% of the SBIR/STTR budget going to the Department of Defense, it is important to understand the role large Defense prime contractors play and how small businesses can develop relationships […]
The Department of Defense recently announced the release of the DOD Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Strategy. The strategy stresses the need for freedom of action in the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) – at the time, place, and […]
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