New Pentagon research chief is working on lasers, AI, hypersonic munitions and more

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New Pentagon research chief is working on lasers, AI, hypersonic munitions and more
By: Todd South   17 hours ago


The new chief for research in the Pentagon is building an artificial intelligence center, pushing for self-driving vehicles in combat zones and more powerful lasers, and says solving the hypersonic gap means updating testing facilities.

Defense Undersecretary for Research and Engineering Michael Griffin testified before the House Armed Services Committee last week, answering questions on a range of gear and procurement questions.

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2018/04/24/new-pentagon-research-chief-is-working-on-lasers-ai-hypersonic-munitions-and-more/