Tech News Summary:
- A nonprofit organization in Huntsville, Alabama called the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Integration Center (AMIIC) is working to support the Army’s need for 500,000 skilled workers by providing exposure and training in advanced manufacturing technologies to North Alabama.
- AMIIC provides several thousand square feet of lab space with numerically controlled machines and up-to-date technology regarding manufacturing, with an emphasis on precision in defense systems from individual cartridges or projectiles to Patriot missile systems.
- AMIIC’s involvement in the Mentor Protégé program allows them to engage with small and medium-sized businesses in northern Alabama to help them navigate through product development phases and make connections between them and manufacturers within the region and the United States to transition from a good idea to a manufactured product.
Washington D.C. – The US Department of Defense has announced the launch of “Beyond Tech,” an ambitious program aimed at modernizing the military and ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation and technology.
With a budget of $10 billion, Beyond Tech will focus on developing cutting-edge solutions to address the evolving threats and challenges facing the US military. The program will be led by a team of experts from the Department of Defense, leading technology companies, and academic institutions.
“The modernization of our military is critical to ensuring our national security and maintaining our global leadership,” said Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. “Beyond Tech will allow us to harness the power of technology and innovation to enhance our military’s capabilities and prepare it for the challenges of tomorrow.”
The program will focus on several key areas, including artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and quantum computing. It will also seek to establish closer partnerships between the military and the technology industry, encouraging greater collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Beyond Tech is part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to invest in research and development and stimulate innovation in key areas of national importance. It also represents a significant shift in the way the military approaches technological innovation, moving away from traditional procurement processes and towards a more nimble, agile approach.
The launch of Beyond Tech has been welcomed by industry experts and military officials alike, who see the program as a crucial step towards modernizing the US military and maintaining its competitive edge in an increasingly complex global security landscape.