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Sandra Erwin
Sandra Erwin Senior Contributor for Defense Systems
Sandra Erwin is a Senior Contributor to Defense Systems
Defense Systems
Army Battlefield Network Under Review: What’s Next for WIN-T?
Army Chief of Staff Mark Milley cited several issues with the Army’s emerging WIN-T communications technology.
- Sandra Erwin
Defense Systems
Pentagon revamps cyber weapons acquisition strategy
The Pentagon has found that its traditional methods of designing and buying cyber weapons are ill suited for this fast-changing battlefield.
- Sandra Erwin
Defense Systems
Air Force Budget Boosts Space Tech
The Air Force seeks a 20 percent increase for space systems with request of $7.7 billion.
- Sandra Erwin
Defense Systems
U.S. Cyber Command: Russia hacking “the new normal”
The head of U.S. Cyber Command argues stronger data protection needed in new threat environment.
- Sandra Erwin
Defense Systems
Army says smartphone, digital tech increase vulnerability
Army senior leaders are expressing concern that the services’ growing digital footprint and use of information technology increases vulnerability to potential attackers.
- Sandra Erwin
Defense Systems
Marines take 3D printed drones from the lab to the field
Marines will soon deploy the first-ever 3D printed drone to be used in combat.
- Sandra Erwin
Defense Systems
IT experts, former leaders say DOD behind with advanced tech
A panel of IT experts and former high-level military officials said acquisition red tape slows DOD’s ability to acquire cutting edge technology.
- Sandra Erwin