Defense Systems

DOD mobile device plan seeks to synchronize devices, initiatives

The Defense Department has released a commercial mobile device implementation plan that puts in place a framework to equip the department's mobile-device users with secure classified and protected unclassified mobile technologies.

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Complex challenge of mission command on the move

GEN William "Scott" Wallace, retired TRADOC commander, on realizing the full potential of mission command on the move.

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NSA certifies pair of General Dynamics high-speed encryptors

General Dynamics C4 Systems has announced that the National Security Agency has certified two of the company's new high-speed encryptors to transfer information at the top-secret level and levels below.

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A new era of cyber startups spring from 'crowdfunding'

Commercialization of advanced technology is creating new opportunities in the realm of cybersecurity, and entrepreneurs are seizing these opportunities before the large tech-sector icons move in.

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Industry questions DOD guidance on SATCOM and hosted payloads

Kay Sears, president of Intelsat General, on industry concerns about DOD guidance on satellite communications and hosted payloads.

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Addressing the challenge of data for all, but securely

Emerging threats and new devices combine to create a complex and rapidly changing landscape for storage security.

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DOD builds foundation for future SATCOM

New communications satellite network will boost bandwidth while helping reduce terminal sizes.

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NATO maritime exercise to test new anti-submarine technologies

The NATO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation will test a wave-powered unmanned surface vehicle known as the Wave Gilder at its upcoming Proud Manta '13 exercise, which serves as a way to test new anti-submarine warfare technologies.

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GAO says receiver performance needs to improve

The FCC should consider collecting information on the practical effects of options to improve receiver performance as one of the ways to enhance spectrum efficiency and meet the growing demand for spectrum as a result of the growth of commercial wireless broadband services and government missions, says the GAO.

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Geospatial apps offer tactical advantage

As geospatial analysis is moved downrange, advanced functions will need to be run by non-technical users.

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Self-replicating capability key to mobile device use

Harnessing the capacity of mobile devices in a battlefield network can provide high-quality video and high-speed data along with voice communications.

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New technology keeps SATCOM moving with commanders

Commercial satellite communications technology promises to revolutionize the way commanders control ground forces while on the move.

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Access to better intelligence and insight to come--eventually

The planned Defense Intelligence Information Enterprise builds upon the Distributed Common Ground System architecture used by the Army and Air Force in an attempt to provide a coherent, fully analyzed picture of the current operational and physical environment.

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Plan for DISA mobile device network to bring services together

Jennifer Carter, DISA’s component acquisition executive, on setting up a mobile device service that will support DOD classified and unclassified communications.

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Mission support in times of austerity driving Army PEO EIS initiatives

Doug Wiltsie, program executive officer, Army Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems, discusses budget cuts, Network 2020 and the strategic pivot to Asia.

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L-3 WESCAM demos infrared imaging system for Army aerostats

L-3 WESCAM has demonstrated its MX-25 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging system for the Army.

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Lockheed, Fixmo team on secure authentication for mobile devices

Defense giant Lockheed Martin and mobile risk management (MRM) provider Fixmo have collaborated to bring to market secure authentication technologies for consumer-grade mobile devices.

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US target of sustained cyber espionage campaign

Information from the National Intelligence Estimate recently appeared in the news media.

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Boeing pulls in $100M Air Force laser targeting contract

Boeing has won a contract to furnish the Air Force with a compact laser targeting system designed to help airmen improve their performance on close air support missions.

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Navy $1.2B contract mod would extend NMCI services for NGEN transition

The Navy on Feb. 20 said it intends to issue a sole-source contract modification that could potentially extend the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet Continuity of Services Contract by five months, and increase its cost by $1.2 billion to cover ongoing transition to Next Generation Enterprise Services program.