AI & IT

Introduction The Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition (JPEO A&A) is leading a groundbreaking initiative to modernize munitions manufacturing by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation. With a $48 million investment through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the Army aims to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and …

The Growing Need for On-Demand Military SATCOM Modern military operations depend on secure, resilient, and high-bandwidth satellite communications (SATCOM) to support command and control, surveillance, reconnaissance, and real-time battlefield coordination. However, the increasing complexity of missions, rising adversarial threats to space assets, and unpredictable operational demands have raised the question: …

Global Digital Battlefield: How AI, 5G, and Space Tech Are Transforming Warfare From real-time AI decision-making to satellite-powered intelligence, the next decade will redefine military power in the digital domain. 1. Market Overview and Growth Trajectory The digital battlefield market is entering a period of profound transformation. Valued at $41.22 …

Revolutionizing Computing with In-Memory Photonic Processors A new era of light-speed computing promises to transform AI, communications, defense, and sustainability. The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G/6G mobile networks is generating an unprecedented explosion of data. This escalation demands computing architectures that are …

Personalizing Healthcare with AI-Driven Facial Emotion Recognition How AI is helping doctors read emotions in real time for more compassionate, personalized care. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare is revolutionizing the industry, particularly in areas that require deeper human interaction and understanding. One of the most promising advancements …

Seismic Sensor Networks: Silent Guardians of the Modern Battlefield Passive ground-based sensors turning the earth into a powerful early warning system for military and security forces. Introduction Seismic sensor networks have emerged as a crucial tool in modern warfare and defense, offering unparalleled capabilities in detecting ground vibrations caused by …

Smart Windows: Transforming Architecture, Energy, and Security From eco-friendly skyscrapers to stealth-ready military vehicles, smart windows are redefining the future of comfort, efficiency, and protection. In the evolving landscape of smart buildings, one innovation stands out for its ability to enhance energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability—smart windows. Also known as …

The era of hypersonic flight has dawned upon us, ushering in a new age of aerospace technology. Hypersonic refers to aircraft, missiles, rockets, and spacecraft that can reach speeds through the atmosphere faster than Mach 5, which is nearly 4,000 miles per hour. The pursuit of hypersonic flight—where aircraft travel at …

Modern warfare is evolving rapidly, with conflicts extending beyond traditional battlefields into the cyber, space, and electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) domains. To maintain superiority, the U.S. Air Force is accelerating efforts to enhance its Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS)—a core component of the Pentagon’s Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) …

DARPA has been at the forefront of developing artificial intelligence (AI) for air combat, beginning with its Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program, which focused on assisting pilots in dogfighting by automating low-level maneuvering tasks. Building on that foundation, DARPA has now launched the Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR) program, a more …