Alondra Nelson, deputy director for science and society at the Office of Science and Technology Policy, has been appointed by President Joe Biden to serve as OSTP’s director on an interim basis.
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, National Security Agency and the FBI have released a joint advisory saying cleared defense contractors and subcontractors have been targeted by Russian state-backed cyberthreat actors over
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John Sherman, chief information officer at the Department of Defense and a 2022 Wash100 Award winner, said he wants to ramp up engagements with small and medium-sized businesses and clarify requirements under
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Former Amazon Web Services leader Naren Dasu has joined NetImpact Strategies as chief technology officer. In his new role, Dasu will be expected to leverage his 25 years of experience at various prominent
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The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory recently held two separate events in New Mexico to advance directed energy and kinetic energy capabilities and space domain awareness. Pilots and officers virtually tested DE
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Accenture’s federal arm has chosen Michael Scruggs, a former SAIC exec, as its applied intelligence lead. The Arlington, Virginia-based company said Wednesday that Scruggs will be tasked with developing procedures and strategies
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The Federal Communications Commission has partnered with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for an effort to improve how the government coordinates spectrum management activities. FCC said Tuesday it will work with
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A challenge under the NASA TechLeap Prize seeks proposals for sensor technologies designed to detect surface hazards from high altitudes and help spacecraft land safely on dark areas of the Moon. Nighttime
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The Government Accountability Office has released a snapshot report detailing key actions the Department of Defense can take to address challenges in strategic competition with China and boost national security. GAO said
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U.S. Navy Capt. Sid Hodgson, formerly program manager of terminal defense systems at Naval Sea Systems Command, has assumed duties as commanding officer of NAVSEA’s Aegis Technical Representative shore activity. He succeeds
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