Defense Systems

Huge contract gives DISA access to proprietary code from Microsoft

The agency awarded Microsoft a $412 million contract for enterprise technical support services, which includes access to the software giant's code.

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Navy to save $60 million under Oracle software enterprise license agreement

The new agreement includes unlimited use of the company's core products.

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Mercury Systems plant receives superior security rating from Defense Security Service

The plant's superior rating is the highest available to cleared defense contractors.

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Army Knowledge Online transitions to next-generation enterprise services

The Army is developing a transition timeline for AKO accounts, including retirees and family members.

Defense Systems

Between a rock and a hard place

Trust is earned, not freely given. Gaining, or as some would say regaining, that trust must be a priority for the administration and the intelligence community. And, as we’ve seen over the last week, that job just got a lot tougher.

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Raytheon radio system networks Stryker combat vehicles in theater

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Air Force to replicate ground-based GPS for next-gen tests

The Air Force will test its next generation of navigation and guidance systems using a non-GPS-based positioning system (NGBPS).

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DARPA developing resiliency in the military cloud

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Marines focused at the tactical edge of cyber, says commander

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Addressing security challenges of a common operating environment

Jim Quinn, vice president of C4ISR Systems for Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions, on sharing and security challenges of a common operating environment.

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Future satcom needs better modems, antennas and power

Although various technologies and techniques are being used to improve military satellite capabilities, armed forces will still need to rely on commercial capabilities.

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The hidden impact of a cyber breach

The implications of a breach go far beyond what we commonly see in the headlines. The true cost must be taken into consideration when assessing the proper level of security for these systems.

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NATO to form quick-reaction cyber defense teams

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Budget and technology issues reshape combat communications

Emerging systems and innovative approaches help the Defense Department enhance tactical edge communications despite diminishing financial resources.

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Army to have two cyber protection platoons in place this summer

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Cyber threats “dangerous” and “insidious,” says SecDef Hagel

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The DoD’s new plan for collaboration: “unified capabilities”

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How to properly assess cyber security

While a perfect cyber security assessment does not exist, using the internationally recognized ISO set of standards provides a solid foundation upon which organization’s can build.