Defense Systems
DISA looks to the cloud for answers to DOD's enterprise
Henry Sienkiewicz, vice chief executive for information assurance at the Defense Information Systems Agency, discusses the benefits of cloud computing and strategies in place for addressing the security challenges associated with it.
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SPAWAR combining ship and shore networks for information dominance
RADM Patrick Brady, commander of the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, discusses key initiatives under way in the areas of information dominance, network consolidation, IT efficiency and mobile technology.
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General Dynamics to supply Navy with more digital radios
The Navy has ordered more Digital Modular Radios (DMR) at a cost of $35 million from General Dynamics to use on its ships, submarines and in-shore sites.
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Northrop rolls out bigger Firebird variant
Northrop Grumman held the first flight of a two-seat variant of its Firebird medium-altitude, optionally piloted vehicle (OPV) on Nov. 12 in Mojave, Calif., for an unidentified customer.
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DISA outlines strategy to support shift to Asia-Pacific region
The Defense Information Systems Agency will support the U.S. Defense Department's shift in focus to the Asia-Pacific theater by mobilizing to provide increased support for new mission requirements for the department and region and by consolidating service and coalition networks in ways that will facilitate information sharing for security forces in the region.
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National Cyber Range follow-on work goes to Lockheed
The Army intends to award Lockheed Martin a five-year, $80 million contract to continue providing hardware and software support for National Cyber Range operations.
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Lockheed reports sharp rise in cyberattacks on its networks
Lockheed Martin officials reported on Nov. 12 that the company is experiencing a dramatic increase in the number and sophistication of international cyberattacks on its networks and that it was contacting its suppliers to have them increase their security,
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SAIC to work on robotic surface vessel that tracks submarines
DARPA has awarded Science Applications International Corp. a prime contract potentially worth $59 million for phases two through four of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel program.
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Navy selects 14 to vie for C5ISR task orders
The Navy has selected 14 small businesses to compete for task orders potentially worth a total of $98.76 million over a five-year period that will support cyber and information operations.
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Boeing reorganizes defense business
Boeing plans to restructure its defense, space and security business and slash management jobs by 30 percent as a way to ensure continued profitability in response to the shrinking U.S. defense budget.
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What should be the United Nations' cyber role?
A number of questions have been raised lately about the role of the United Nations in cyber warfare and peacekeeping efforts.
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Air Force explores options for future protected satcom
The Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center has awarded as many as 17 contracts worth a total of $84.3 million to companies to help it explore options for a future generation of protected military satellite communications architecture.
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Army orders Nett Warrior radios from General Dynamics
General Dynamics C4 Systems has received a contract worth up to $11 million from the Army to furnish a lightweight, secure radio for Nett Warrior soldiers that will significantly improve their access to classified information.
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Failed BAE-EADS merger makes return to pre-deal status quo impossible
The collapse of the proposed merger of EADS and BAE Systems can be traced directly to the German government's waning influence within EADS, and its burning desire to transfer prized research work for EADS subsidiary Airbus from France to Germany.
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Navy expected to issue RFP soon for UCLASS aircraft
The Navy tentatively plans to issue a draft request for proposal for its unmanned carrier-launched surveillance and strike (UCLASS) aircraft program by Dec. 31.
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Air Force adds $1.45B to NETCENTS as delays in follow-on contract continue
The Air Force Electronics Systems Center has increased the value of the existing NETCENTS contract by $1.45 billion to $10.45 billion and has extended it through September 2013 while it works to resolve protests on the follow-on contract.
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Army picks 20 to compete for $10B in tactical comms work
The Army has awarded contracts to 20 companies to compete for up to $10 billion in task orders under its massive Global Tactical Advanced Communications Systems acquisition program.
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DARPA seeks networking camera for dismounted soldier
The Pentagon's high-tech research arm is seeking proposals on how to successfully develop small multi-band, helmet-mounted and clip-on cameras that would be used by dismounted soldiers.
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DISA takes top honors at the 2012 DOD CIO awards
The Defense Information Systems Agency received two of this year's Defense Department CIO Awards at an Oct. 19 ceremony held at the Pentagon.
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