Defense Systems
Budget struggles, cyber policies shape DOD approach to cloud
Strides in cloud computing are being made even as budget woes and other challenges weigh heavily on defense IT.
Defense Systems
DOD must balance, accept risks to maintain military edge
There are risks involved with allowing for new technologies and non-standard personnel at DOD, but it's a necessary gamble for maintaining the U.S. military edge.
Defense Systems
Advanced persistent threats require a new dynamic of defense
The cyber threat is as real and advanced as ever, and with the military as a high-value target, governance for defending cyberspace must be determined as soon as possible.
Defense Systems
Learning lessons from Stuxnet before it's too late
A new class of cyber weapons, like Stuxnet, will have a long-term impact on critical infrastructure protection policy, experts at the Defense Systems Summit said.
Defense Systems
NASA chief technologist stepping down
Bobby Braun is returning to his pre-NASA life.
Defense Systems
Could invisible tanks be part of the battlefield of the future?
BAE Systems says its new Adaptiv technology can make a vehicle fade from sight in the infrared spectrum or make it look like something else entirely.
Defense Systems
DISA seeks to cut costs with new global network contract
DISA is closing in on awards for its Global Information Grid Services Management Operations contract.
Defense Systems
K-Max drone awaits orders for Afghanistan
After passing a Marine Corps evaluation, a drone manufactured by Lockheed Martin should be ready for use in Afghanistan this fall.
Defense Systems
Inaugural Defense Systems Summit to focus on network security
The Sept. 7 Defense Systems Summit will center on defense of military and critical national networks, featuring guests Robert Carey, deputy assistant secretary of defense, DOD, and Richard Hale, chief information assurance executive, DISA, to name a few.
Defense Systems
FCC names Robbins to managing director post
The Federal Communications Commission has appointed a new managing director in charge of administrative and management functions.
Defense Systems
Panetta warns DOD small-biz contracting goal is impending
With just a few weeks left in fiscal 2011, Leon Panetta cautioned that DOD is falling short of its departmentwide small-business contracting goal.
Defense Systems
Sony names first chief information security officer
Company brings in former DHS official Philip Reitinger after massive hacking attack.
Defense Systems
Army picks Android for Nett Warrior device
The Army has tapped Android to provide what some observers are calling wearable computers as part of its Nett Warrior program.
Defense Systems
Better image tagging improves warfighter situational awareness
As networking makes all types of data readily available to warfighters, technical planners are continuing to enhance techniques to make sure warfighters can find the files they need.
Defense Systems
Army to issue ITES-3H RFP in 2012
The 10-year, $5 billion Information Technology Enterprise Solutions-3 Hardware contract will support the Army's requirements for commercial hardware and more.
Defense Systems
DOD orders move to enterprisewide contracting system
Developing a Web-based, central system "is critical to the future of contracting writing in DOD," said Richard Ginman, DOD’s director of defense procurement and acquisition policy.
Defense Systems
Army's Prophet Enhanced system offers mobile intell
The Army's intelligence arm is building combat muscle as the service readies to expand the mobile Prophet Enhanced ground signals intelligence system that it says is proving vital through its flexibility and mobility on the battlefield.
Defense Systems
Air Force, Boeing sign new WGS satellite contract
The Air Force has awarded Boeing a $1.1 billion contract to expand the constellation of satellites that belong to the Wideband Global Satcom system.
Defense Systems
Planners of Bin Laden raid relied on long-range comms node
The Defense Department was able to draw on sophisticated capabilities involving long-range communications and intelligence planning in the run up to the assault on Osama Bin Laden's compound in Pakistan.
Defense Systems