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Fighting back against the drone threat! For the second iteration of the Pentagon’s Replicator initiative, the US Army is working to acquire and scale counter-drone systems. They’re interested in systems that can detect, target, and engage small drones, including systems that leverage AI/ML to help decide how to engage objects. https://lnkd.in/gFW4UDWD

Did you catch us this morning at the Green Hydrogen Summit in Philadelphia? Matthew Willis, Ph.D., Director of Army Prize Competitions and the Army SBIR|STTR Program, spoke about how programs like ours and the US Army SBIR and STTR programs are investing in #CleanTech! The #Army is committed to supporting green hydrogen efforts, and we're happy to offer an assist!

The US Army is at the forefront of technological #innovation, embracing generative #AI with open arms. The recent launch of #CalibrateAI exemplifies this commitment, as the program seeks to harness the power of generative AI to enhance acquisition activities and improve operational efficiency. #CalibrateAI follows in the footsteps of other groundbreaking initiatives like #DefendAI, #BreakAI, and #CounterAI, which support the Army’s 500-day implementation plan for adopting these technologies and overcoming the hurdles associated with them. https://lnkd.in/gGRBZpkQ

Have you registered to attend #CES yet? We’re counting down the days until we’re on the ground in Vegas to launch #xTechLive! Conference attendees will have the opportunity to pitch their innovative idea to a panel of US Army experts for the chance to win $10,000. We’ll be accepting submissions on a first come, first serve basis, so make sure the #xTech booth is one of your first stops! https://lnkd.in/eTQiKMUU

We can’t believe it’s been almost a month since #AUSA! We’re still reeling from all of the excitement. We were able to connect with so many of you to share what exciting opportunities we’ll have in store for this year. It was also great to watch connections happening in real time as people interacted with various #xTech finalists and winners in the Innovator’s Corner. We have a great year ahead of us full of amazing opportunities for nontraditional innovators. Make sure you visit our website to sign up for our distro list and follow us on social media to stay up to date! ?https://lnkd.in/grJFAgKf

#TipTuesday “All #transformations start from the center #culture. We need a culture that embraces #change and wants to adopt new #technologies to drive #innovation,” says Microsoft Federal CTO Jason Payne. Payne and SMX CTO Anthony Vultaggio recently sat down to discuss the increasing adoption of #AI in federal agencies and the importance of balancing the potential risks and benefits. Tune in to hear these experts share their valuable perspectives. https://lnkd.in/e2DJGNG5

The Defense Acquisition University recently released The Acquisition Leadership Soundbites, a podcast series focused on the latest trends and developments in acquisition leadership. This series features insights from former Program Managers, sharing best practices you don’t want to miss! https://lnkd.in/epqv5RXJ

We’re excited to announce more information about #xTechLive, our first ever live pitch event! If you’re attending #CES and have #AI, #IoT and #Sensors, or #Robotics technology solutions, you’ll want to stop by the #xTech booth when you get to the conference. You’ll pitch your solution at the conference and have the chance to win $10,000 in cash prizes. Learn more about this exciting opportunity: https://lnkd.in/eTQiKMUU

The United States Department of Defense is accelerating the development of technologies to counter unmanned aerial systems through its Replicator 2.0 initiative. This shift comes as a response to observing the Ukraine war and conflict in the Middle East, where the department has learned a lot about the rapid pace of the threat and emerging #UAS technology. https://lnkd.in/ee_dWYjA

#TipTuesday #AI is poised to revolutionize government operations, and leaders across all industries want to play a part in its successful transformation. Recognizing the immense value and acceleration it can bring, leaders from the United States Department of Defense, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and more are sharing their vision for innovating with AI in this insightful video series. Be sure to check it out! https://lnkd.in/dTaWsdVv