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For years I have been championing the virtues of software-only companies like EpiSci and others. However, I've watched repeatedly as most DOD software companies quickly shift to focus more and more on hardware as soon as they begin to gain success. And who can blame them? Since antiquity that is what militaries have rewarded. From the English Longbow in 1415 to the F-22, in order to get a new capability we had to physically build something new. Not anymore. At EpiSci we're betting on the concept that while others fixate on hardware we're doubling down on our unique form of software. It is already paying off. I have been convinced for decades that the math and algorithms are independent of the application, allowing them to be quickly applied to new environments. We are all familiar with this in our domestic lives, so why shouldn't it be possible in DOD too? I am convinced this idea will help us regain the adaptability and temporal advantage not possible with sluggish hardware projects. Tempo and adaptation are increasingly important to counter an aggressive, creative, and capable strategic adversary. The insight we believe in at EpiSci is that trusted AI techniques for one application can be readily applied to what often appear to be completely unrelated environments. We are also finding that our hybrid, modular philosophy designed to create trusted AI solutions for collaborative air combat is extremely extensible to a variety of other domains. From apertures and subsystems, to vehicle maneuvers and even Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2), this approach is already showing fitness at many levels. This small Space Development Agency effort offers a brief, unclassified peek into our rapidly growing list of Space applications of #TacticalAI. For anyone watching EpiSci from a distance you can expect a lot more great news to come. Finally, if you are interested projects like this, or if you know of anyone who might be, please visit our job listings (https://lnkd.in/ehcdf2pT). We are growing rapidly and need motivated young software and AI engineers to help us deliver trusted autonomy for a secure future! https://lnkd.in/ewcSQa-j

The HIS consortium and partners provide BAAINBw and industry with a cross-sectional AI development platform for FCAS (AI-backbone) just nine months after contract start. The HIS consortium consists of Helsingand Schönhofer Sales and Engineering GmbH (SSE), a 100% subsidiary of Rohde & Schwarz. As a software platform for the comprehensible and high-performance development of artificial intelligence (AI), the AI-backbone is a crucial component for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). In the German initiative “National Research and Technology (R&T) Project NGWS,” the cross-sectional platform is already being used by over 50 pilot users from a total of ten organizations for the development of future-oriented technologies. “The use of AI will be critical to FCAS air superiority. AI accelerates the evaluation of sensor data, the planning of missions and the use of effectors,” explains Frank Schrudde, Managing Director of SSE. “As an innovative, long-standing partner of the Bundeswehr, we bring vigor to the research landscape. We are proud to have brought the agility of a medium-sized company to the project in collaboration with our partners. We were able to deploy the first demonstrator in an extremely short time of 9 months.” Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dYPV_nQr #AI #FCAS #software #development #defence #aerospace #design #defence #military #industry

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Voyager Space and Palantir Technologies have partnered to bring artificial intelligence tools to space innovation. Using Palantir’s existing AI technology, Voyager will be integrating those capabilities into their defense solutions. Voyager will also utilize the Palantir Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) for its in-house payload management system for International Space Station customers and, in the future, onboard the Starlab space station. Read more about the partnership in the press release linked below. Voyager Space is a holding in The Private Shares Fund as of 6/30/24. To view the full portfolio and learn more about The Private Shares Fund, please visit https://lnkd.in/gTeAzvq8 #AIinSpace #artificialintelligence #spaceeconomy

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“AI algorithms are really good at looking at a lot of streaming data and saying: ‘This is a change detection, this is not nominal.'... Timely and relevant indications and warnings will help us avoid operational surprise in crisis and, when appropriate, take defensive actions." -Lt. Col. Ashton Harvey, chief technology officer, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) What does this process look like in practice? Here are the 6 steps: 1. Embed AI software directly into existing satellite components 🛰 2. Collect data and convert it into human-interpretable information 💡 3. Analyze the information, and train or fine-tune the AI system 🔧 4. Determine the most critical information to report, such as anomalies, mechanical faults, RF interference, etc. ❓ 5. Enable AI to report or transmit key insights at the component or system level 🗣 6. Allow the AI to self-learn and autonomously improve its model 📈 Interested in learning more? Follow us now for more content about AI, defense tech, and innovation. #ai #military #intelligence #electromagneticspectrum #electronicwarfare

Following the Army’s prototype award for its next-generation ground system to collect and disseminate sensor data, the service is setting its sights on fleshing out production plans for the platform. The Army awarded Palantir a $178.4 million other transaction agreement in March for the Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN). The system is a critical modernization component for the service’s multi-domain operations concept because it will integrate various types of data from numerous platforms — such as space, high-altitude aerial and terrestrial — to help commanders make sense of a fast-moving and complex battlefield. The effort is unique in that it’s one of the first major programs steeped in artificial intelligence, with a software vendor acting as the prime. In fact, Project Linchpin, the Army’s first program-of-record AI operations pipeline, will first be focusing on the TITAN system. https://hubs.li/Q02MbHkn0

Following the Army’s prototype award for its next-generation ground system to collect and disseminate sensor data, the service is setting its sights on fleshing out production plans for the platform. The Army awarded Palantir a $178.4 million other transaction agreement in March for the Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN). The system is a critical modernization component for the service’s multi-domain operations concept because it will integrate various types of data from numerous platforms — such as space, high-altitude aerial and terrestrial — to help commanders make sense of a fast-moving and complex battlefield. The effort is unique in that it’s one of the first major programs steeped in artificial intelligence, with a software vendor acting as the prime. In fact, Project Linchpin, the Army’s first program-of-record AI operations pipeline, will first be focusing on the TITAN system. https://hubs.li/Q02M1B350

Another day, another post to talk about the future of warfare. This time, we are giving you the inside scoop on an exciting event that will be showcasing such a future: the AFA Symposium. We cannot wait for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to unveil cutting-edge technologies powered by data and AI during the event. With a focus on innovation and readiness, AFRL, will be presenting nine groundbreaking advancements that are reshaping the landscape of modern warfare. From autonomous systems and advanced sensors to predictive analytics and machine learning, these technologies are revolutionizing the way the Air Force prepares for and engages in great power conflict. Head to this article to read more about what you can expect when you attend the symposium and to get the latest information on registration. #AFRL #DAFCDAO #EmergingTechnologies #Data #AI #ArtificialIntelligence https://lnkd.in/en6JH94p