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Army to create a marketplace for Manpack Radios
The service wants multiple vendors to compete for orders for the two-channel radios under a potential 10-year contract.
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Blue Origin reports progress on new U.S. rocket engine
The BE-3 engine could serve as a future upper stage, and represents a step toward replacing the Russian-made RD-180, Jeff Bezos says.
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Should DOD put IPv6 back on the front burner?
An IG report underscores the fact that, while IPv4 might be fine right now, its days are numbered.
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What's DOD doing to protect its networks?
In light the White House hack, we take a look at some of the department’s recent efforts to defend networks with a "whole of government approach."
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Army's cloud strategy outlines long-range goals, security precautions
The Army expects to reap benefits in cost and technical support, while increasing interoperability and ensuring cybersecurity.
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DISA soliciting bids for $4B global network project
The Global Network Services contract aims to create a single, high-speed network encompassing all wired and wireless communications.
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Marines, DARPA show what real-time air support looks like
The prototype Persistent Close Air Support System dramatically cuts the time from identifying a target to delivering a strike.
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Air Force begins construction of Space Fence tracking system
The system, being built by Lockheed Martin, will greatly increase the amount of orbital debris the service can keep tabs on.
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What analytics and aerial combat have in common: the OODA loop
To make use of big data, defense agencies should take a cue from military strategist John Boyd’s advice to fighter pilots, retired Air Force Lt. Col. Tamara Schwartz writes.
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17 companies win spots on $5.8B NetCents 2 contract
The vendors will compete for work in support of network operations and infrastructure for the Air Force and other military services.
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Air Force plans major program to defend against avionics hacks
The service’s $49.7 million AVAMP program looks to protect aircraft and avionics systems from physical, remote and supply chain attacks.
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Air Force putting data analytics into a smart targeting platform
A data analytics specialist is working to develop a targeting system to automate what is now a manual process.
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In the cyber domain, US ready to take offense
The administration’s top cyber officials outline various policies for actively combatting cyberattacks and discuss the future of government operations.
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DOD projects didn’t go unscathed on April Fools' Day
If you squinted hard, you might have believed the F-35 was dead, or that DARPA is about to mass-produce "unobtainium."
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Fort Knox locks down energy independence
The post could be the Army’s first with the ability to run entirely on its own power.
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Air Force adds another 10 companies to NetCents 2
The awards, which follow four successful protests last year, double the number of companies on the applications services contract.
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Air Force awards $84M deal for electronic warfare simulations
The VIEWS II program will focus on testing the sensors and architectures that fuse data from multiple sources, including the F-22 and F-35.
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Air Force launches new task force to focus on cyber threats
The Task Force Cyber Secure is seen as essential to establishing a culture change with regard to cyber defense.
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Watch: How an airborne 'system of systems' attack would work
A DARPA video shows how the SoS concept could be applied to air operations involving manned and unmanned aircraft.
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