The U.S. State Department will undertake a study that could bring changes to export regulations for unmanned aerial vehicles, Defense News reported Monday. Aaron Mehta writes that Ken Handelman, deputy assistant secretary
MoreThe Federal Aviation Administration has approved a test airspace for San Diego Gas & Electric to research and train flight crews on a small unmanned aircraft system. SDG&E will evaluate how to
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The Air Force plans to realign staff functions at headquarters across the service in an effort to achieve its goal of reducing costs by at least 20 percent over the next five
MoreNavy Adm. Cecil Haney has addressed the U.S. nuclear triad’s role in bolstering strategic deterrence efforts against threats of terrorism and regional conflicts worldwide, American Forces Press Service reported Friday. Haney told an
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After a series of U.S. Navy tests to demonstrate the manufacturing and fabrication capabilities of 3D printing technology, the service will explore printing from metal and similar materials as it targets at-sea applications for the
MoreThe National Institute of Standards and Technology has issued a solicitation to U.S. higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations interested in helping NIST establish a Community Resilience Center of Excellence under a five-year, $20 million grant. NIST
MoreThe American Council for Technology – Industry Advisory Council has hosted a panel on governmentwide acquisition contracts to discuss the issues facing GWAC providers focused on agencies’ acquisition practices, adoption and regulation, FCW reported Thursday.
MoreThe U.S. Army is planning to swap its Black Hawk helicopters for National Guard-operated Apaches in a move to help state governments respond to emergencies, Defense News reported Saturday. Marcus Weisgerber writes defense budget
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The Defense Departmentâs biometric identification system for recognizing persons of interest is set to undergo an operational test following completion of a customer test in March, Defense Systems reported Thursday. Kevin McCaney writes
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The Federal Aviation Administration plans to issue draft regulations governing commercial use of small unmanned aerial systems by the end of this year, Aviation International News reported Friday. Bill Carey writes that
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