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Army tests technology supporting mobile troops

The DCGS-A platform demonstrates joint intelligence capabilities during desert exercise.

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DISA postpones $427M cloud services buy

DISA waits until the fiscal year end to replace their current $700M contract.

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Next gen GPS III testbed delivered to Air Force

GPS system designed to boost nav capabilities by replacing aging satellites in orbit.

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In-Q-Tel invests in cloud specialist HyTrust

CIA investor seeks partnership to boost cloud security.

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Navy builds carriers to support drone fleets

The first Ford-class carrier will be operational by 2016.

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Carter details DOD's push for more special cyber operations teams

Deputy secretary of defense stresses cybersecurity in the context of sequestration and the Asia pivot.

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Successful launch by MUOS-2 military satellite

MUOS-2 is part of a next generation narrowband military communication system.

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Navy awards $900M contract for cyber operations

Thirteen companies will provide interoperable C5ISR and enterprise information services.

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Defending DOD networks with a single security architecture

The DOD's vision of the Joint Information Environment includes enhanced network security through standardized configurations and shared security protocols at the enterprise level.

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False sense of cybersecurity

Testing your own defenses is important -- and too many organizations are doing it incorrectly.

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Air Force target drone crashes during take-off

The QF-4 drone is a target drone used to simulate enemy aircraft maneuvers.

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Defense secretary announces 20 percent cut for Pentagon brass

Cuts could eliminate 3,000 to 5,000 jobs.

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DISA releases request for $427M cloud storage services

The contract will replace a five-year, $700 million contract with Vion Corp.

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Raytheon demos high-definition improved target acquisition system

The 3rd Gen ITAS FLIR improves target recognition range, performance and hit probability.

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Defense Department issues instruction on geospatial intelligence training

DOD designates National Geospatial-Intelligence College as training institution.

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Navy drone fails half of aircraft carrier landing attempts

Navy spokesperson has confirmed the X-47B completed two successful landings, aborted two other attempts.

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NGEN contract work stalled by protests

Harris Corp. and Computer Sciences Corp. filed protests against Navy’s decision to award NGEN contract to HP.

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Unified capabilities: The IP-enabled battlefield of the future

Unified capabilities are critical to what some call the Defense Department's "everything-over-IP" infrastructure.

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Joint Chiefs of Staff members discuss future of maritime forces

Adm. Jonathan Greenert and Gen. James Amos call for better command and control.

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The need for skilled cyber project managers

The need for classified program and project managers is growing, but there is a startling lack of professional development for those positions, writes Kevin Coleman.