US Army seeks next-generation system to track detainees from capture to release
The U.S. Army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify existing and emerging technologies that are capable of…
Military Applications
Militaries around the world use biometrics for secure access control to facilities, equipment, and IT systems, and to identify adversaries in the field.
Navy leverages AI to fortify zero trust authentication
As the U.S. Navy confronts a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape marked by increasingly sophisticated adversaries and the growing use…
Pentagon expands secure login access with myAuth rollout
In a sweeping overhaul of digital access across the systems of the Departments of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA),…
Pentagon invests $1 billion in commercial AI for national security missions
In one of the most sweeping AI investments in U.S. defense history, the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Chief Digital and…
Congress charts diverging paths on AI in FY 2026 defense bills
As the Pentagon races to integrate AI across all operations of each of the services, Congress is laying down distinct,…
US Air Force eyes wearable biometrics for in-flight safety monitoring
The U.S. Air Force is pursuing a cutting-edge initiative to monitor aircrew biometrics and cabin altitude in real-time during flight,…
Meta, Anduril bid for Pentagon contract with immersive combat wearables
Anduril Industries and Meta Platforms have recently partnered to develop advanced extended reality (XR) wearables for the U.S. military, marking…
Parsons secures sole source deal to equip U.S. Air Force with biometric kits
The U.S. Air Force Air has issued a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract to Parsons Corporation for…
Pentagon investing in real-time biometric infrastructure across combatant commands
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has initiated an ambitious effort to modernize and expand its biometrics and forensics capabilities…
DOD unexpectedly cancels controversial wearable biometric contract
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has canceled its $96 million solicitation for wearable biometric devices, specifically ring trackers. The decision…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection