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August 29, 2024 – Registration is now open for the 2024 Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting and National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Symposium on October 28-30, 2024, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.

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A crucial aspect of government innovation is the ability to collaborate between agencies. These partnerships often go under the radar but are a key aspect of rapid innovation. Without the support of neighboring agencies who ►

The NDIA Emerging Technologies conference in Washington, D.C. featured a wide range of congressional leaders who discussed what’s at the forefront of innovation for defense technology. This three-day event featured discussions on everything from acquisition ►

This month marks two years since President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law. In 2022, nearly $53 billion was invested in the effort to re-onshore semiconductor manufacturing capabilities to the United States. ►

For the United States, innovating quickly is key to maintaining a competitive edge on a global scale, and for that, non-traditional companies are needed.

Non-traditional contractors (NTDCs) are defined as small businesses that are exempt ►

To ensure that the U.S. remains at the forefront of semiconductor technology, the Department of Defense (DoD) must ensure industry access to critical technologies. To develop an infrastructure that will eventually enable a sustainable domestic ►

*Originally published by Space Systems Command

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) awarded four contracts to Blue Origin, CACI International Inc., General Atomics, and Viasat to develop space ►

Space debris, often referred to as “space junk,” includes defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from disintegration, erosion and collisions.  

With over 34,000 pieces of debris larger than 10 cm and ►

In an era where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into defense systems is becoming a pivotal aspect of national security strategies. As we venture into uncharted territories with AI, ►

July 15, 2024 – The Strategic and Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S²MARTS) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) attended the 2024 Crane Congressional Breakfast and Reception in Washington, D.C. where Congressional leadership met with DoD, ►

Workforce development is a critical piece to consider when developing an infrastructure for large-scale prototype manufacturing and a major component of the success of Microelectronics Commons. Microelectronics Commons, awarded under the CHIPS and Science Act ►

Humanity’s quest for exploration has focused on Mars, representing a massive potential achievement in our history. With both space agencies and private companies targeting the “Red Planet,” the technological advancements necessary for this endeavor are ►