Defense Systems

FCC chief planner set to leave

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski announces Paul de Sa will leave in February.

Defense Systems

Speaking the same language on cyber threats

The absence of a common lexicon for the cyber threat environment is creating problems.

Defense Systems

Boeing gets nod for two more WGS satellites

The Air Force has authorized Boeing to develop and launch the eighth and ninth Wideband Global Satcom satellites.

Defense Systems

LightSquared asserts latest GPS tests rigged

LightSquared and a former FCC chief engineer said Jan. 18 that the Global Positioning System test devices that were used recently to test the company's new network were rigged by makers of GPS receivers and government end users to produce "bogus results."

Defense Systems

Where does DOD enterprise e-mail really stand?

More than a year into the program, there are more questions than ever when it comes to DOD enterprise e-mail.

Defense Systems

Brighter days ahead for unmanned systems

The unmanned systems industry is poised to serve any mission for the Defense and State departments and also for law enforcement and other civilian agencies.

Defense Systems

Cyberattacks increase in Middle East

Cyber hostilities in the Middle East are on the rise in the wake of attacks in mid-January by pro-Palestinian groups and individuals against Israel’s critical infrastructure.

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Unmanned systems, networks struggle with reliability tests

Army networks and unmanned systems did not perform well overall in meeting reliability thresholds when tested in fiscal 2011.

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Argus One airship undergoes initial testing

The World Surveillance Group has completed an initial demonstration of its Argus One unmanned airship at the Energy Department’s Nevada Test Site.

Defense Systems

Fourth WGS satellite scheduled for launch

The Air Force will launch the fourth Wideband Global Satcom Satellite into space tonight as part of the continuing effort to deliver more communications bandwidth to warfighters.

Defense Systems

Defense opinions on enterprise, networking initiatives evolve

The mindsets of DOD officials and military leaders have changed over the course of 2011 regarding key enterprise and networking initiatives.

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DISA senior executive to perform two roles

Defense Secretary announces change of assignment for Mark Orndorff.

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Army taps BAE for head mounted displays

The Army's Program Executive Office Soldier has awarded BAE Systems a contract to furnish head mounted displays.

Defense Systems

France wants to provide NATO with Heron UAV

France has offered to furnish the Heron TP unmanned aerial vehicle to NATO for ground surveillance operations despite technical and financial problems related to the purchase of the Israeli-made UAV.

Defense Systems

F-35s, UAVs may be caught in budget battle

With limited money, the Air Force may have to choose how much to spend for unmanned aerial vehicles and funding its advanced fighter.

Defense Systems

DISA makes enterprise IT cornerstone of 2012 strategy

DISA is taking aim at enterprise capabilities, beginning immediately with combining offices to streamline and focus on cybersecurity as a priority.

Defense Systems

DOD to build enhanced cloud computing capabilities

Military and intelligence organizations seek to build enhanced data storage and distribution capabilities -- and slash costs.

Defense Systems

Air Force gets new space and cyber operations director

Former Strategic Command exec tapped as director of Air Force space and cyber operations.

Defense Systems

NATO aircraft in Afghanistan increase surveillance flights

NATO has drastically scaled back the number of air strikes it conducts in Afghanistan while boosting the number of aircraft surveillance missions.

Defense Systems

5 nations expected to join wideband satellite program

The United States is close to wrapping up an agreement with five more nations to support the Wideband Global Satellite (WGS) constellation program.