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Pentagon operates smoothly through 5.9 earthquake
The National Military Command Center at the Pentagon "maintained the watch" to ensure there was no loss of communications capabilities during the dramatic magnitude 5.9 earthquake felt throughout the East Coast Aug. 23.
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Army works to get the word out on tech initiatives
Army strategic communication staffs are using an array of communications techniques to get important messages out.
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Libyan rebels use tiny UAV for personalized recon
Libyan revolutionaries are using a tiny surveillance drone called Aeryon Scout to give them an aerial view of government forces independent from those provided by larger unmanned aerial vehicles and manned spy planes operated by NATO forces.
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Special ops forces need network boost, commander says
Adm. William McRaven, commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, detailed the operation's communications needs and called on industry to help him meet new challenges.
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Army cyber arm must prepare mentally for what lies ahead
The Army's cyber domain, still very much in development, will benefit from better understanding of people, thought processes and integration of effort.
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Army formulates strategic plan for cyber component
A new strategic plan from Army Cyber Command will be built on prevailing, preparing and preserving and enhancing the service's all-volunteer force.
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Terry Duncan to oversee defense network programs
Terry Duncan is the new director of communications and network programs in the Defense Department's Office of the CIO.
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Paradigm does recon at LandWarNet 2011
Paradigm has gone on a discovery mission at the LandWarNet conference in Tampa. It is seeking ways its defense technology -- used primarily in Europe -- could help the U.S. military.
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Army integration exercise will improve situational awareness
Defense Systems' staff visited Army facilities at Fort Bliss, Texas, and White Sands Missile Range, N.M., in May to learn first-hand about the technologies that went into the Network Integration Exercise.
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Geeks are the future of warfare
Cyber warfare will require a new type of warrior, says LandWarNet's opening speaker.
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Getting creative to send more data to warfighters
As communication requirements grow, the military is striving to combine technologies and trim costs.
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New network strategy helps Army meet modern warfare needs
Col. John Morrison discusses the Army's new integrated networking strategy and how it's helping the Army keep up with the constantly evolving requirements of the battlefield.
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DOD's move to the cloud keeps security experts up at night
DOD is finding that the old security techniques, which weren't that great anyway, won't be enough in the dynamic world of the cloud.
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Commercial Satcom remains vital to military ops
Commercial satellite communications will continue to play a vital role in day-to-day communications and contingency operations even when next-generation space systems are deployed.
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Preparing technology for secure comms poses challenges
Harnessing technology to provide secure communications that meet a wide range of requirements is a difficult task that requires consideration of many parameters.
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US faces complex challenges in Pakistan, commander says
The former top officer in Pakistan highlights the challenges of his recent assignment.
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Pocketbots might become valued addition to battlefield gear
Pocket robots displayed at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International conference in August might be the next major advancement in military robotics.
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Navy's NGEN gears up for new contract action
The final request for proposal for the Navy's Next Generation Enterprise Network program is expected in December.
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Budget cuts trigger defense procurement process reorg
At a time when the government is drawing borders around contractors, some defense IT officials are pinning their technology hopes on their close partnerships with companies.
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