other transaction agreements (OTAs)
DOD gives $2.5B to consortium to develop 5G tech prototypes
The idea behind the consortium is that the money will get to companies and academic partners faster than the DOD could do on its own.
Palantir wins Army network modernization contract, expanding its military work
Palantir scored an OTA to provide its signature Gotham data management software for use in the heart of the Army's battlefield network modernization work.
NOAA exploring artificial intelligence pilots with Google Cloud
While specific pilots haven't been announced, the series will be designed to give agency employees hands-on training with emerging tech.
Army triples use of OTAs as it pushes for modern technology
It is unclear if the Army's extensive use of OTA authority has been beneficial to its contracting habits or technology modernization.
JAIC is working on new contract vehicles to buy AI
The JAIC is finding new ways to buy AI and work with industry. By next year, contractors could have a whole new portal for how to contract the DOD.
DIU looks to automate cyberthreat detection for military IT networks
A new cyber tool is being tested out by DIU. Its goal is to triage and reduce the noise of cyber alerts to better use human decision making.
