DECEMBER 12, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited Camp Asaka, Japan, today, speaking with leaders and troops from the U.S., Japan and Australia, who are participating in Exercise Yama Sakura. The secretary had a chance to talk to troops and leaders of the three nations. He told them that having the right platforms and processes is important. But more … [Read more...]
DoD Awards $9.3 Million to Hispanics in STEM
DECEMBER 12, 2024 - The Department of Defense announced the award of a cooperative agreement to the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU) today to enhance the academic and professional success of underrepresented students, particularly Hispanic students, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields relevant to the DoD. Led by the … [Read more...]
Hicks Discusses Future Character of Warfare
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks participates in a fireside chat at the Royal United Services Institute in London, U.K., Dec. 10, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders) DECEMBER 12, 2024 - The United States' capacity for innovation and its strong ties with like-minded partners will continue to serve as key advantages as warfare evolves, … [Read more...]
California Grants $50 Million to 2 Bases
DECEMBER 12, 2024 - The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved two grants totaling $50 Million for Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) projects at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Naval Base San Diego at a meeting in San Francisco, Dec. 11. The grants, part of a long-standing memorandum of understanding to advance LDES solutions, support the State of California's … [Read more...]
ZeroEyes Technology Detects Firearm Threats
DECEMBER 12, 2024 - The rebuild of Tyndall Air Force Base has set a precedent for innovation with state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology being implemented across the installation. ZeroEyes, an artificial intelligence system that detects potential firearm threats, is among some of the latest advancements being tested by the base. Developed in 2018 by a team … [Read more...]