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Boeing's Phantom Ray completes first test flight
The Phantom Ray unmanned aircraft system built by Boeing Co. successfully completed its first flight on April 27 at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
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What caused the helicopter crash in bin Laden raid?
The crash of a helicopter during the raid on the compound in which Osama bin Laden was hiding might have been caused by a vertical flight phenomenon known as "settling with power."
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After bin Laden victory, lawmakers seek to increase special ops funding
The special operations community may get more funding after its operation against Osama bin Laden.
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Smart phones shape connectivity strategies, security programs
Widespread use of mobile devices poses myriad challenges for managers charged with protecting data.
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Cloud computing poised for major expansion
Major cloud projects will roll out in the public and private sectors over the course of the next 18 months.
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iPhones, Android devices held back by encryption limitations
Defense organizations explore whether commercial handheld devices can provide enough encryption to meet security requirements.
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Cyber superiority requires intelligence edge
A robust cyber intelligence capability that blends traditional approaches with modern technology is essential if the United States intends to gain superiority over adversaries.
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A primer on two-way collaboration
Openness and two-way communications are vital to collaboration between the public and private sectors.
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Why Facebook keeps security experts up at night
New social media sites are creating avenues for hackers, thieves and spies to access employee data and potentially infiltrate network defenses.
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Software tool speeds data searches for intell analysts
A new software tool allows analysts to search a variety of media streams more efficiently.
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Critical Joint Forces Command functions move to DOD
The critical functions and expertise of the Joint Forces Command will be preserved after it is shut down.
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Satellites, UAVs kept tight watch on bin Laden compound
Satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles offered long-range snapshots and full-motion video, respectively, of the compound where Osama bin Laden was hiding in Pakistan.
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CIA writes new chapter in information sharing
The CIA now makes all sorts of data available to more than 100,000 authorized users through its Worldwide Intelligence Review.
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Cloud poses challenges for warfighter data sharing
IT staffs confronted with providing unlimited capacities for warfighter data face a daunting task.
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Army, DISA concede enterprise e-mail struggles, but tout progress
The enterprise e-mail initiative that the Army is implementing through DISA is moving forward with costs contained, despite some struggles along the way, DOD officials say.
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Getting on the right side of disruptive technology
New computing systems and tools on the horizon can enhance operational processes and also foil adversaries.
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Why breaking rank is sometimes a good thing
Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry recounts how one employee saved the day by ignoring agency protocol.
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Tech partners unveil cross-domain data-sharing tool
Three IT companies have teamed up to demonstrate a new tool for letting users share data in cross-domain environments.
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Intell agencies poised for tech breakthroughs
Establishing standards and processes for data sharing and cloud computing can cut agency costs and boost security.
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