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New capabilities propel unmanned aircraft systems
The growing capabilities of unmanned aircraft can be seen in recent developments that are being tested or moved into production from the companies producing the aircraft and supporting systems.
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Could WikiLeaks story put a damper on battlefield intell?
Maybe we need to rethink what secret and secure really means in this age of rapid communication.
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Senate confirms Clapper as intell chief
The Senate has voted to confirm retired Air Force Lt. Gen. James Clapper as the country's fourth director of national intelligence.
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Android, iPhone platforms dominate Apps for Army
The Apps for Army challenge not only demonstrated a new model for dealing with the military’s notoriously cumbersome acquisition process. It also demonstrated the growing momentum Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android operating systems are gaining inside military networks.
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DISA's Dave Mihelcic: 'Technology is easy, culture is hard'
The Defense Information Systems Agency strives to keep pace with the quickly adapting defense landscape to deliver critical information and tools to warfighters in the field.
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Lord: 'Wire power is firepower'
Air Force CIO calls for greater reliance on networks to multiply military effectiveness.
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Boeing gains C4ISR systems specialist with Argon ST purchase
Boeing Co. has completed its $775 million acquisition of Argon ST Inc., a Fairfax, Va., developer of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance systems as well as combat systems.
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Defense CIO confirmation on ice for now
Plans are on hold to confirm a new DOD CIO as Defense Secretary Robert Gates reconsiders the organizational structure to save money.
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Chiarelli: Network must cover more than the battlefield
Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Peter Chiarelli tells LandWarNet conference that Army's network vision must be expansive.
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Army becomes net dependent, CIO says
The Army has realized that the network is its primary resource, and traditional weapons systems are fading in prominence, CIO says.
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Treasury CIO Michael Duffy will return to Justice
Treasury Department CIO Michael Duffy will rejoin the Justice Department. Duffy's new job will be in the Office of the Chief Information Officer.
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Calling all weary warriors
Wellness company looks to show appreciation for the troops with the giveaway of a high-end massage chair to one lucky service member with a story to tell.
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A computer that's light as a feather, but built for battle
General Dynamics Itronix introduces a computer that packs GPS and secure communications technology into an 8-ounce package that meets Mil-Std 810G specs for ruggedness.
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Cyber defense needs a good offense, Alexander says
Commanding general of the U.S. Cyber Command chief calls for a common operating environment, real-time awareness and “hunting inside our networks."
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Emirates to block most BlackBerry services
Move by UAE to suspend BlackBerry services will affect local users and international travelers passing through the nation's airport.
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Lockheed awarded WIN-T transmission subsystems work
General Dynamics Corp. has awarded partner Lockheed Martin Corp. a $71 million contract to provide communications hardware and equipment for the transmission subsystem as part of their work on the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2 project.
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Army moves closer to private cloud with release of RFP
Private cloud plan key to reducing data centers, and also aims save money and energy while beefing up cybersecurity.
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Industry hopes fed computers go dark on Power IT Down Day
Given that the federal government accounts for around 1.5 percent of the total U.S. annual energy consumption, and is the largest single user, just a little savings could add up to a lot of green.
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Don't expect a miracle from cybersecurity strategy, DHS says
An official with the Homeland Security Department's National Protection and Programs Directorate says the government doesn't need a new cybersecurity strategy.
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