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U.S. and Canadian service members participate in the third series of Global Information Dominance Experiments (GIDE 3) at North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Headquarters, July 8-16, 2021. (DoD photo by N&C Public Affairs)

Pentagon poised to launch inaugural ‘challenge’ for Global Information Dominance Experiments

The department plans to to use the the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace to manage the process.

Jul 23, 2024 By Jon Harper

4k aerial view of self driving autopilot cars driving on a highway with technology tracking them. (Getty Images/FlashMovie)

Why Centcom wants ‘self-service’ computer vision for warfighters

DefenseScoop was exclusively briefed on the command’s new Desert Sentry commercial solutions opening.

Jun 7, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Pentagon getting ready to onboard new vendors and applications for CJADC2 tech

The DOD is about to launch a "sprint," hold an industry day and conduct more Global Information Dominance Experiments.

May 31, 2024 By Jon Harper

Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The CAOC is comprised of a joint and coalition team that executes day-to-day combined air and space operations and provides rapid reaction, positive control, coordination, and de-confliction of weapon systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Strang)

Combatant commands poised to scale targeting capabilities via Palantir’s Maven system

Work under the new contract will initially cover five U.S. combatant commands: Central Command, European Command, Indo-Pacific Command, Northern Command/NORAD, and Transportation Command.

May 30, 2024 By Jon Harper

River entrance of the U.S. Department of Defense. (Getty Images)

Pentagon’s new CDAO unveils fresh hires on her leadership team

The Pentagon’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office hired a slate of four new leaders.

May 22, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

A Bradley Fighting Vehicle loads onto the ARC Integrity Jan. 25, 2023, at the Transportation Core Dock in North Charleston, South Carolina. More than 60 Bradleys were shipped by U.S. Transportation Command as part of the U.S. military aid package to Ukraine. USTRANSCOM is a combatant command focused on projecting and sustaining military power at a time and place of the nation’s choosing, advancing American interests around the globe. (U.S. Transportation Command photo by Oz Suguitan)

How Transcom transformed to ‘rapidly adapt as things change around the world’

U.S. Transportation Command is harnessing data and delivering digital tools to support and enhance worldwide military transits and operations.

May 2, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Jinyoung Englund speaks at AIScoop’s AITalks on April 19, 2024. (Photo by Scoop News Group).

Chief strategy officer spotlights CDAO’s near-term aims during period of transition

Jinyoung Englund, a senior official in the algorithmic warfare directorate, briefed DefenseScoop about some of her team’s priorities.

Apr 19, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Chandra Donelson to serve as acting Air Force chief data and AI officer

Chandra Donelson will take on the role of Department of the Air Force chief data and artificial intelligence officer on an acting basis while also maintaining her…

Apr 10, 2024 By Jon Harper

Dr. Matt Johnson, acting RAI chief, leads session on the Responsible AI Toolkit at the Advantage Summit in Feb. 2024. (Photo by Alexander Payne)

CDAO shapes new tools to inform Pentagon’s autonomous weapon reviews

DefenseScoop recently discussed these new resources with the CDAO's acting chief of responsible artificial intelligence.

Apr 4, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Task Force Lima military patch (CDAO image)

Task Force Lima preps new space for generative AI experimentation

The task force commander provided DefenseScoop with an exclusive preview of his team's plans to unleash an experimental sandbox.

Apr 2, 2024 By Brandi Vincent