China to develop the largest gold and copper mining operation in Ecuador. American officials have expressed concerns after Ecuador signed an agreement with CMOC, a Chinese mining group.…
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USDA Launches Proving Ground Network for AgTech
NPG-Ag described as a “coordinated national research network” for farmers and ranchers. The Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Dr. Scott Hutchins has announced…
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Energy Department Invests in Expansion of Geothermal Energy
Reports show that the U.S. could increase its geothermal electricity capacity. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced $171.5 million in funding to support “next-generation” tests for electricity generation…
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Air Force Advances Testing of Uncrewed Combat Aircraft With Missile Integration
YFQ-44A undergoes captive carry evaluations as collaborative combat aircraft program progresses The U.S. Air Force released an image of Anduril’s YFQ-44A Fury Fighter Drone collaborative combat aircraft carrying…
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U.S. Army Announces Next-Generation Abrams Tank Progress
M1E3 prototype aims to reduce weight and accelerate modernization. U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Randy George recently announced progress on the M1E3 Abrams tank, a next-generation armored…
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Pentagon Reorganizes Defense Technology and AI Programs
New policy memos consolidate innovation efforts and launch expanded AI initiatives. The Department of Defense(DoD) has released multiple policy directives outlining a restructuring of its technology and innovation…
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Energy Department Commits $2.7 Billion to Domestic Nuclear Fuel Supply
The investment is focused on uranium enrichment and long-term reactor needs. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced $2.7 billion in planned investments over the next decade to expand…
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Transportation Department Releases National Strategy for Advanced Air Mobility
The plan outlines a federal framework for integrating automated aircraft into U.S. airspace. The Department of Transportation released the first national strategy for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), establishing…
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FCC Advances Proposal to Repurpose Upper C-Band
The agency is seeking comment on a range of issues regarding the frequency’s utilization. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has advanced an initiative to reintroduce the Upper C-Band…
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HHS Announces AI Innovation Initiative for Caregivers
Competitors will be expected to utilize artificial intelligence to help support caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities. The Department of Health and Human Services announced that…
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