DOD commits millions to expand Purdue-led program aimed at growing microelectronics workforce
Pentagon officials moved to further confront gaps in the U.S. workforce pipeline for trained semiconductor engineers.
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Biden signs CHIPS and Science Act to spur US-made national security technologies
The new law provides roughly $52.7 billion to help drive semiconductor research and innovation.
Experts see challenges, opportunities for restricting Chinese military access to AI chips
China’s People’s Liberation Army is leveraging American-designed semiconductors to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities.
Pentagon shares new vision to address problems with its microelectronics supply chain
Some observers found the Defense Department's new document lacking in detail.
US, Republic of Korea intensify cooperation on emerging and disruptive technologies
They’re planning a new forum and other collaborative engagements as political tensions evolve in the Indo-Pacific.
Biden, visiting Javelin missile factory, urges Congress to pass CHIPS semiconductor funding
The CHIPS Act is intended to boost domestic production of semiconductors that are critical for U.S. military systems and a wide variety of commercial products.
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Pentagon makes $117M investment to boost domestic manufacturing of critical microelectronics
GlobalFoundries will transfer its 45-nanometer silicon-on-insulator (SOI) semiconductor manufacturing process.
Pentagon planning innovation hubs to boost microelectronics development
The DOD wants to create a Microelectronics Commons to kickstart the domestic development of the chips it uses for critical technologies and weapons systems.