Defense Systems
Cyber domination requires joint mindset
It's been more than a year since the Defense Department established its cyber components, but they all still must overcome one key challenge: their own traditional structures.
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Navy drones offer advantages, but won't replace manned aircraft
Unmanned aircraft systems offer clear advantages to naval forces conducting certain types of missions, but they cannot replace the judgment a trained pilot can bring to bear in a particularly challenging situation.
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Panetta heightens military security for Sept. 11
DOD has put all its facilities in the United States and some areas overseas on increased threat awareness for the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
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Unmanned aerostats furnish vital geospatial intelligence
The Army is receiving vital intelligence from tethered aerostats with reconfigurable sensor payloads that can stay aloft for weeks or months.
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DISA: Data center consolidation makes for stronger network defense
DOD's data center consolidation project will save money and improve network efficiency and security, DISA officials say.
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Cyber defenders study the art of cyber war
New educational opportunities provide cyberspace professionals with greater insight into threats and teach them to protect vulnerable infrastructure.
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Did Stuxnet cyberattack delay the inevitable?
With the announcement of its nuclear power plant being up and running, it seems Iran is more determined than ever to build a nuclear warhead. Still, writes columnist Kevin Coleman, the country is behind schedule, thanks to Stuxnet.
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Navy network projects sail toward milestones
The Navy's two most important command, control, communications and computer systems programs are heading toward major milestones later this year and beyond.
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Green IT on the battlefield can save more than energy
More efficient systems and solar-powered devices at forward bases can help conserve energy and money, and, at times, even save lives.
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Army Signal Corps marches efficiently into the 21st century
The Army Signal Corps is upgrading its training, equipment and roles to support cyberspace operations and get away from its draft-era mentality.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NASA chief technologist stepping down
Bobby Braun is returning to his pre-NASA life.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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