First Lady Melania Trump secured six new private-sector technology partnerships for Fostering the Future Together, including Adobe, Amazon, Intel, Starlink, Google, and Zoom. “When I established Fostering the Future Together, the mission was clear: empower children through technology and education. Delivering on that mission demands alliances between best-in-class innovators and global leaders, especially as super intelligence transforms how the next generation learns,” said First Lady Melania Trump. Combined, the new technology partners committed more than $23 million towards education, tools, and expertise, for children across the globe. Google committed $4 million to expand its SI Educator Series globally through its new Fostering the Future Together partnership. “Google is proud to support First Lady Melania Trump’s vital effort,” said Google’s Maggie Johnson. “This investment demonstrates our belief in keeping educators in the lead.” Intel will deploy its technology across t...
Today, the Department of War announces a contract awarded by the U.S. Navy to Boeing for the Sixth-Generation F/A-XX Strike Fighter under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. The contract is valued at more than $20B for the full-scale development phase. The contract procures multiple test aircraft for ground, airworthiness, systems, and weapons integration testing. “ The F/A-XX is a critical pillar in our commitment to maintaining peace through strength. F/A-XX will dominate contested airspace, extend operational reach, and deliver a decisive combat advantage for the warfighter,” said Michael P. Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment. “The F/A-XX platform represents a crucial, non-negotiable investment in America’s national security and long-term air combat capabilities. We are joining forces with Boeing to field these capabilities rapidly, ensuring our warfighters possess the lethal and highly networked systems required to deter aggression, p...