Commerce Launches Tech Hub Grant Program
The US Commerce Department on Friday launched a program where cities can apply for grant funding to become technology hubs. The agency will accept proposals from regions across the country. The grants are part of last year’s CHIPS and Science Act to stimulate investments in new technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotech.
DoD End-of-Year Contracts Awarded
End-of-the-year Department of Defense contracts have been awarded in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, region.
For 1st Time, F-35 Pilots Train at Japan Air Base
Marine Corps F-35B Lighting II stealth fighters are training alongside Japanese F-35As for the first time at Misawa Air Base in northern Japan. US and Japanese airmen welcomed the first operational JASDF F-35A to Misawa earlier this year.
Defense Spending Sees Largest Hike in 15 Yrs.
With the finalized $1.3 trillion budget deal at the close of last week, Congress gave the DoD its largest spending increase in 15 years.
