Defense Systems

Understanding DOD’s ‘data decrees’: How the network can support a data-centric organization

By creating trust workflows at the tactical edge, ensuring infrastructure can support data sharing at scale and accelerating the velocity of data analytics, DOD can ensure information is in the hands of military strategists and warfighters in real time.

Policy

Lack of Space National Guard Could Hurt Training, Recruiting

Guardsmen in space-related jobs have trouble getting into Space Force schools, leaders say.

Policy

How Much Does Bad Software Cost DOD? Lawmakers Want to Know

The House Armed Services Committee's version of the defense authorization act is getting a provision asking the Pentagon to account for wasted money and lost productivity caused by poorly performing software.

Business

How the Pentagon Plans to Manage Inflation in Contracts

Contracting officers are told to "be mindful" of rising costs but to "limit the scope" of adjustment clauses.

Science & Tech

‘Cultural Artifacts’ Are Keeping DOD From Going Big on AI

Policy, budgets, and budget execution are getting in the way, the outgoing head of the joint AI center says.

Science & Tech

A Navy 'Cattle Drive' Has Saved $150M in IT Costs

The service's two-year-old effort to consolidate computer systems is to be duplicated across the Pentagon.

Science & Tech

Pentagon Wants to Take the Time to Get Major Cloud Awards 'Right,' CIO Says

That's a lesson from past failures to apply to the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability contract, John Sherman said.

Policy

The Pentagon Is Closing in on 'Ethical' AI Implementation

The Defense Department released guidance for using AI responsibly last year.

Policy

Coast Guard Academy Graduates its First Cyber Majors

A "handful" of new cyber specialists will go to the service's Cyber Command headquarters for their initial assignment.

Science & Tech

US Army Is Battle-Testing Cloud Computing

Various commands are trying out the service's cArmy infrastructure for common operating pictures, training, and more.

Policy

The Army Wants to Change How It Manages Cyber Risk

The service is working to stand up a risk management council in the coming month.

Science & Tech

The Military's 5G Gear Could Be Obsolete When It's Fielded

"Time to market" is the Navy's chief digital innovation officer's biggest 5G concern, after security.

Defense Systems

To improve national security, we need to turn the spotlight on the data

The United States is at increasing risk of cyberattacks from adversarial nations. Here’s how agencies can share sensitive data safely.

Defense Systems

DevSecOps in the DOD: The key to better collaboration

A collaboration platform that puts all decision-making context in a single location improves resource use and optimizes software development.

Science & Tech

Pentagon Delays Department-wide Cloud, Again

Officials say they didn't expect to need so much time to choose among four bids for a $9 billion cloud contract.

Defense Systems

The future of cybersecurity in the Pentagon

A comprehensive and robust zero trust strategy must provide a constantly evolving posture that addresses all potential access points. This means understanding the users, their personas, and the devices needed to get the job done. 

Science & Tech

Army's Augmented Reality Headset Program 'Alive and Well,' Despite Delays

The Integrated Visual Augmentation System has had problems with image resolution, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said.

Science & Tech

DOD Wants More Software Factories

Defense officials outlined plans to make the Air Force's Kessel Run a model across the department.