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Army's ten-hut Facebook page draws fans
The Army's social-media presence features customized tools and aids for users who need some guidance.
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Correction: Federal vs. private pay: The latest take on who makes more
This story was been modified on Nov. 5 to correct an error. The gap between federal and private sector pay has grown by 2.1 percent since last year and totals an average of about 24 percent.
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DOD intell tested by Afghanistan, info leaks, nuclear threat
A top DOD official says intelligence capabilities in Iraq are weakened by the troop drawdown, and threats posed by Iran, Russia, China and WikiLeaks remain top fears.
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Cyber Command now fully operational
The DOD's network defense command has reached full operational capability.
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Air Force starts long trek to Windows 7
The Air Force begins its transition to Windows 7 by replacing its version of Windows XP and Vista.
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The quest for 'technical excellence' in intelligence gathering
Going back to basics on engineering, pushing for more innovation are two key approaches to new-school military IT, two DOD officials say.
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New satcom contract opens for business
The Future Commercial Satellite Communications Acquisition contract now has enough contractors to begin competitions for work under the $5 billion Schedules program.
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High-tech war requires innovation, cutting-edge resources from home
Asymmetric warfare requires a high-tech arsenal that includes LIDAR, full-motion video, ground moving-target indicators and other tools for intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance.
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Green procurement resembles 1970s' NBA
Green procurement will see the same changes through the years as did the National Basketball Association's styles.
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NGA shifts focus to high-tech world
An apps store for the intelligence community and more participation in crisis response are in the cards for the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, according to its new director, Letitia Long, as the agency works to
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Army to upgrade intelligence processing
CACI International Inc. will provide program management and technical engineering services to the Army under a $45 million task order.
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Readers scorn Army's planned e-mail move
Defense System readers with first-hand experience using the Army’s existing e-mail services weigh in on the Army’s plan to move its enterprise e-mail to the Defense Information Systems Agency’s cloud computing environment.
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New cyber role, budgetary measures headed to ODNI
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper says he is creating new top-level jobs for cybersecurity and U.S. intelligence, and plans to move $50 billion from the Defense Department budget into his office.
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Army moves to equip troops with handheld technologies
The Army and Special Operations Command launch new efforts to equip combat troops with networked communications gear.
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Navy Cobras to get improved night optics
Elbit Systems of North America will upgrade night targeting systems for AH-1W Cobra helicopters under a five-year, $45.5 million contract.
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Are cyberattacks against DOD on the decline?
Despite DOD officials’ descriptions of increased threats of cyberattacks, the number of attempts has decreased, according to a new report.
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Army poised to deploy first phase of combat team upgrades
The first part of the Army's long-delayed combat brigade modernization program enters field tests.
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