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Ali Raz, George Mason University explains how the 2024 AIAA DEFENSE forum explores the future of aerospace and defense: “Integrated human machine formations that seamlessly transcend multi-domain operations will be critical for battlefield dominance in the future.” With a keynote session on AI and autonomy, panels on technology transition, and technical presentations exploring AI/ML, robotics and uncrewed systems, you won’t want to miss this year's forum. Find out more. https://bit.ly/48CsAi5 #AIAADEFENSE #AIAA #DefenseInnovation

August 28th, 1PM ET - Gartner experts John Baker & Michael McFerron are hosting a complimentary virtual session that will help Federal Government technology leaders identify top trends and use these insights to influence the response of agency leadership. Register here - https://lnkd.in/eJSbNTFP The Great Power Competition and tense relations with near-peer adversaries have implications which now extend beyond the traditional mission focus areas of military, intelligence and diplomatic agencies. Attendees will understand how to: - Assess how technology trends impact federal priorities - Prioritize data preparation and management - Explore potential applications and benefits of autonomous systems, robotics, and drones

Now online and ready for your reading list, it’s the 2022-2023 Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Annual Report! Accomplishments highlighted in the document include: • inaugural Marketplace event • completion of the first IDEaS Test Drive • first challenges launched on quantum technologies and robotics • second counter-drone Sandbox event • IDEaS funded COVID-19 solution hits the market We’re proud to work with Canadian innovators to develop and advance the defence S&T landscape. Read all about the program’s accomplishments over the previous year: https://lnkd.in/etXFu3Eh #DefenceIDEaS #DefenceScience

... Incoming new defense tech to #SXSW in Austin! 😎 I had a quick pit stop in Denmark to gather new products for the coming week at SXSW. I'll be attending activities from tonight to Tuesday next week and my main location is at Capital Factory which has arranged a great line-up within tech, robotics, and defense! What you see in the picture (somewhere over Canada) is our newest Soldier Borne Compute Module that enables tactical edge-computing capabilities directly on the soldier or as a stand-alone device in vehicles, hideouts, etc. It provides power and network from different tactical radios through our SRM ecosystem (developed with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)) and allows users to run machine learning on raw data feeds for better decision-making. A great solution for environments suffering from electronic warfare. Find me during the week and see it yourself! Watch the SBCM explainer here: https://lnkd.in/g3eVYJus #defense #innovation #tacticalradios #ML #AI #tech #unmanned

Did you know… Data Respons Solutions is part of Akkodis and well positioned in the #Aerospace and #Defense industry Massive technological advances are driving transformation across the aerospace and defense industries. From robotics, digitalization and automation to new materials and manufacturing methods, the potential for innovation is vast.

🚨OpenAI Partners with Defense Startup to Advance Anti-Drone Technology🚨 OpenAI has announced its first major defense partnership, teaming up with Anduril Industries to create cutting-edge anti-drone technology. The partnership will integrate OpenAI’s models into Anduril’s systems, enhancing data analysis, reducing the workload for human operators, and improving situational awareness. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasized the ethical focus: “We support U.S.-led efforts to ensure the technology upholds democratic values.” The collaboration aims to protect U.S. military personnel while staying competitive with global AI advancements. This move marks a significant step in AI’s role in national defense. As AI reshapes industries, how do we balance innovation with responsibility? Thoughts? The🍌🐀has spoken.

🚨OpenAI Partners with Defense Startup to Advance Anti-Drone Technology🚨 OpenAI has announced its first major defense partnership, teaming up with Anduril Industries to create cutting-edge anti-drone technology. The partnership will integrate OpenAI’s models into Anduril’s systems, enhancing data analysis, reducing the workload for human operators, and improving situational awareness. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasized the ethical focus: “We support U.S.-led efforts to ensure the technology upholds democratic values.” The collaboration aims to protect U.S. military personnel while staying competitive with global AI advancements. This move marks a significant step in AI’s role in national defense. As AI reshapes industries, how do we balance innovation with responsibility? Thoughts? #OpenAI #Palantir #Anduril

“The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) possible imposition of an export ban on #LiDAR technologies, coupled with their strategy of merging military and civilian tech advancements, underscores the urgency for the United States and its allies to respond proactively. Inaction risks yielding significant ground to an ambitious Beijing across the spheres of #technology, #economy, and #defense.” Read more from the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility: https://lnkd.in/ezXQZk6s

NATO's Innovation Fund (NIF), established in 2022 after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, aims to enhance defence with cutting-edge technology. Supported by 24 of NATO’s 32 member states, the fund has made key investments in: ▪️ Fractile AI (UK): Accelerates large-scale language models like ChatGPT. ▪️ ARX Robotics (Germany): Designs unmanned robots for heavy lifting and monitoring. ▪️ iCOMAT (UK): Manufactures lightweight materials for vehicles. ▪️ Space Forge (Wales): Builds semiconductors in space. Andrea Traversone, managing partner of the fund, emphasized the importance of access to strategic technologies for a safe and prosperous future. NIF has also partnered with several venture capital firms to support further tech advancements in Europe. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dZdtMJeZ #NATO #Innovation #TechInvestment #Defence #AI #Robotics #SpaceTech #Sustainability

𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗣𝗔'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹-𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 (𝗥𝗪𝗧) 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆! It's a pretty amazing innovation that allows vehicles to transform their wheels into tracks and back again while in motion. * Shape-shifting wheels: The RWT system can change a standard round wheel into a triangular track in about two seconds. This allows the vehicle to adapt to different terrains on the fly. * Improved mobility: Wheels are great for hard, flat surfaces, but tracks perform better on soft terrain like sand or mud. With RWT, a vehicle can have the best of both worlds. * Applications: This technology has potential applications in military vehicles, search and rescue operations, and even off-road recreational vehicles. Here's why it's so cool: * Increased versatility: Vehicles equipped with RWT can tackle a wider range of environments without needing to stop and change equipment. * Enhanced performance: The ability to switch between wheels and tracks allows for optimal performance on various terrains, improving speed, maneuverability, and traction. * Potential for innovation: This technology could lead to the development of even more adaptable and versatile vehicles in the future. DARPA's RWT is a great example of how innovative engineering can push the boundaries of what's possible. It's definitely something to keep an eye on in the world of transportation technology!