Defense Systems
NGA looks to open source to improve access, better analysis
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is making strides in opening its information-sharing environment and collaboration efforts to improve intelligence and analysis, according to the agency's director.
Defense Systems
Cloud could provide cybersecurity boost to intelligence, defense
The intelligence community and DOD are looking to virtualization to secure the networks critical to national security.
Defense Systems
Integration crucial to geospatial intell as budgets slashed: Clapper
Integration will be the cornerstone of plans that will let the geospatial industry continue to bring more benefits during an era of austerity, said James Clapper, director of national intelligence, at the GEOINT 2011 Symposium.
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NRO changes architectures to speed data to warfighters
Though budgets are being reduced, the National Reconnaissance Office is still managing a number of launches while changing its architectures so data can be more readily accessed by soldiers in the field, said NRO Director Bruce Carlson.
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Long-endurance airship scheduled for November flight
Northrop Grumman's long-endurance, multi-intelligence vehicle (LEMV) will undergo its first test flight in November after a three-month delay.
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Army seeks more mature network technologies for next NIE
The Army has issued a second sources sought notice that asked industry to deliver additional mature technologies to fill gaps in network communications systems at the Network Integration Evaluation exercise planned for spring 2012.
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Can science and technology save Army programs?
The Army is looking to its science and technology arm to help determine its most critical issues and top spending priorities.
Defense Systems
Part of the JTRS AMF program is restructured
The DOD's Airborne, Maritime and Fixed radio system is being trimmed and reshaped to keep costs in check.
Defense Systems
Panetta accelerates full budget audit deadline
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has told the House Armed Services Committee that he wants DOD to complete a full audit of its budget by 2014, three years earlier than previously planned.
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Kiowa chopper loads up on interoperable capabilities
Bell Helicopter’s OH-58 Kiowa Warrior successfully demonstrated its ability to receive sensor video from a variety of the Army’s large unmanned aircraft systems at the service’s Manned Unmanned System Integration Capability demonstration held in September at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah.
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GEOINT 2011 to focus on integrated intelligence
Defense Systems staff will provide timely and detailed reporting on the GEOINT 2011 Symposium in San Antonio, Texas.
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UAV computer virus might be from gaming malware
The computer virus that worked its way into the system used to remotely pilot the Air Force’s armed unmanned aerial vehicles in September was not an intentional attack on the system but likely a result of malware used to steal log-ins and passwords used in online gaming.
Defense Systems
DOD's commercial satcom strategy needs adjustment
Will a one-size-fits-all approach limit DOD's access to global satellite capacity where and when the warfighter needs it?
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Army adds TIGR to battle command systems
The TIGR tactical information sharing system will soon be a part of the Army's new suite of battle management software.
Defense Systems
TSA reads the tabloids
TSA's Blogger Bob offers some insight based on celebrity news.
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JLENS passes latest milestone; is mission ready: Raytheon
The JLENS aerostat system has successfully completed a 14-day milestone test and is mission ready, according to manufacturer Raytheon.
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Army hones in on tactical edge communications
The Army says it is streamlining its network infrastructure to focus on getting tactical communications down to the dismounted soldier.
Defense Systems
October picked for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
It is surprising just how many people are unaware that October has been designated Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Defense Systems
Air Force deems drone virus more nuisance than threat
The Air Force stated on Oct. 12 that the virus that recently infected the remote cockpits of its fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles operating over war zones was swiftly and easily contained.
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