Gen. John Murray, commanding general of Army Futures Command (AFC), said the service branch will need a secure network and coding operations that would support artificial intelligence and autonomy on the battlefield, National Defense Magazine reported Monday.

Murray said Monday at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference that the Army will need to code and recode right on the battlefield to keep up with operational speed requirements.

“If you're going to keep up with a rapidly adjusting and thinking enemy, the ability to code and recode at the edge and do data at the edge is just incredibly important,” the general said.

The Army has launched a triad of pilot programs that aim to build a coding workforce for this need: a two-year data science master's degree program at Carnegie Mellon University, a one-year AI-focused program at the same institution and the Software Factory initiative.

Software Factory, based in Austin, Texas, will put soldiers into training for digital operations over a one-year period that will begin in January.

Amentum has been selected by the SecureAmerica Institute (SAI) to develop a real-time 2D/3D visual modeling and simulation framework, the company reported on Tuesday. SAI selected Amentum’s among the 30 proposals received. The company’s efforts will advance the resiliency of U.S. manufacturing and enhance the security of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

“Our concept will deliver a state-of-the-art framework and toolkit that accelerates sensor fusion modeling and simulation, crucial to our national security,” said Phil Horvitz, Amentum’s chief technology officer. 

Amentum has partnered with Unity Software to develop its fusion concept. Amentum will leverage Unity’s digital twin and sensor fusion technologies. Amentum’s solution will provide a common framework to model, analyze and predict through an aggregation of real-world, sensor fusion scenarios. 

The company’s concept has leveraged the exponential growth of sensors and sensor fusion to provide further insights and improved situational awareness required by planners and researchers.

“The framework will allow planners to quickly create sensor models and share these models with a community of operators to enhance the security and resilience of our nation’s supply chain,” Horvitz added. 

Work will be performed over the next six to nine months at Amentum’s facilities with a pilot demonstration at Texas A&M.

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Boeing has announced that it has started production of the T-7A Red Hawk’s ground-based training system (GBTS), the company reported on Tuesday. The next-generation trainer will be delivered to the U.S. Air Force when completed. 

“The Red Hawk’s training system is arguably the most advanced in the world. It’s a game changer,” said Chuck Dabundo, vice president of Boeing T-7 Programs. “This system is 100% integrated with the pilot’s real-world experience, offering ‘real-as-it-gets’ simulation. We’re working closely with the U.S. Air Force and look forward to testing and fielding the devices.” 

Boeing has begun assembly of the first two weapons systems trainers and an operational flight trainer. These simulators will be able to digitally connect to the T-7A aircraft and enable live virtual constructive and embedded training scenarios.

The training simulators are equipped with high-fidelity crew stations that include dynamic motion seats and the Boeing Constant Resolution Visual System’s 8K native projectors. 

“This is the most accurate, immersive experience that any pilot can have outside the aircraft,” said Sherri Koehnemann, T-7A Training & Sustainment director at Boeing Global Services. 

The T-7A’s GBTS was built on an open systems architecture of hardware and digital software that will allow it to grow with the Air Force’s evolving needs.

“We’ve integrated the training across the board, including ‘one push’ software updates. What a pilot sees in the classroom, on his or her desktop training devices, and in the operational and weapon systems trainers will be what they see in the jet. Future pilots can expect more holistic, immersive training,” Koehnemann added. 

Work is being performed at the company’s St. Louis site. Boeing expects to deliver the first T-7A Red Hawk simulators to the Air Force in 2023.

About Boeing

Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security systems, and global services. As the top U.S. exporter, the company supports commercial and government customers in more than 150 countries and leverages the talents of a global supplier base. 

Building on a legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues to lead in technology and innovation, deliver for its customers and invest in its people and future growth.

Deltek has launched Costpoint GovCon Cloud (GCC) Moderate to help contractors meet their Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework requirements, as well as compliance requirements of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the company reported on Tuesday. 

“By leveraging Costpoint GCC Moderate, contractors can migrate to Deltek's cloud environment with increased confidence and peace of mind knowing we are partnering with them to help meet the demands of government agencies," said Todd Walker, VP of Product Strategy at Deltek.

Deltek’s GCC Moderate cloud solution will help contractors meet CMMC and ITAR compliance requirements at a lower total cost of ownership. Deltek’s offering will also help protect businesses, providing enhanced security controls. 

The GCC Moderate and Costpoint cloud solutions will enable businesses to access data within a secure cloud environment that is consistently enhanced to meet the government’s cybersecurity compliance standards.

Deltek has continued to evolve its strategy to help customers protect their data by designing and operating services that align with government contracting cybersecurity compliance requirements. 

Deltek's existing Costpoint Cloud solutions currently align with NIST 800-171 standards to support DFARS 252.204-7012. The new Costpoint GCC Moderate offering reaffirms Deltek's commitment to industry to help government contractors meet additional compliance needs, including FedRAMP Moderate equivalent, CMMC and International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) controls.

"Deltek is excited to announce this offering and help government contracting organizations meet the latest cybersecurity compliance requirements. Costpoint GCC Moderate strengthens Deltek's commitment to support both financial and cybersecurity compliance requirements for the government contracting industry,” Walker added. 

About Deltek

Better software means better projects. Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses. More than 30,000 organizations and millions of users in over 80 countries around the world rely on Deltek for superior levels of project intelligence, management and collaboration. Our industry-focused expertise powers project success by helping firms achieve performance that maximizes productivity and revenue.