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AUKUS Partners Advancing on AI, Autonomy https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2023/9/20/aukus-partners-advancing-on-ai-autonomy
Pentagon eyes microelectronics hubs across US to bolster chip industry
Pentagon eyes microelectronics hubs across US to bolster chip industry
The Pentagon envisions the Microelectronics Commons as a national network of academic institutions, small business firms and research entities.
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US Senator @SenJackReed weighs in on the importance of workforce development in AUKUS countries. The 2023 UTIC Challenge is an opportunity for academic institutions to provide innovative strategies to develop the future workforce: https://bit.ly/3Zkofft
Congratulations to UTIC Scholarship winner Andrew Motz! Andrew is studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ohio and is on track to receive his Bachelor's Degree in 2024. Great work Andrew!
"AUKUS promises a tighter operational tie between the three nations, & specifically their navies, as they operate in the Pacific to keep the peace & to deter Chinese aggression." More on the benefits of #AUKUS in this article by @defense_news: https://bit.ly/45OLDV9
Franchetti: Columbia Program Meeting Contracted Delivery Schedule
Franchetti: Columbia Program Meeting Contracted Delivery Schedule - USNI News
The program to replace the Navy’s sea-based leg of the nuclear triad is on track for its new schedule, the n...
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#UTIC members attended @SENEDIA_ Defense Innovation Days to share their exciting work and connect with industry leaders. @ExailTechno, @GDElectricBoat, @globe_composite and @VACCOIndustries were among the UTIC members with they work on display.
We are excited to launch the inaugural UTIC Challenge! UTIC is calling on academic institutions to propose innovative workforce development strategies in the undersea technology sector. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/44RQEuJ
Pentagon’s top three priorities for a better acquisition program | Federal News Network via @FederalNewsNet
Pentagon’s top three priorities for a better acquisition program | Federal News Network
The Pentagon’s deputy undersecretary for acquisition said that when used properly, the adaptive acquisition framework ...
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Admiral sounds alarm amid rising Russian, Chinese movement in high north
Admiral sounds alarm amid rising Russian, Chinese movement in high north
Adm. Daryl Caudle told Breaking Defense he is concerned what Russia "may or may not be doing" as it continues to militarize its northern coast.
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This is a must read!
Faced With Evolving Threats, U.S. Navy Struggles to Change
Faced With Evolving Threats, U.S. Navy Struggles to Change
A new generation of cheaper and more flexible vessels could be vital in any conflict with China, but the Navy ...
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#DefenseInnovationDays is underway! We’ve got a full house, ready for three days of connection, collaboration, and innovation in the Defense Cluster. Follow along this week as we share highlights from the nation’s premiere defense convening.

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