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Cyber and AI investments could trend up in defense spending
Investments in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence efforts may increase even with flat defense budgets, but a worsening pandemic could dampen those projections.
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DARPA’s plan for an airborne COVID detector
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency wants a COVID sensor that can detect the virus in the air accurately and quickly enough to stop its spread in office buildings or schools.
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Army tests automated tools for cyber defenses
The Army is experimenting with automated tools that protect artificial intelligence capabilities and reduce the number of technical personnel needed on the battlefield.
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National Guard steps up election support
This year National Guard units will be on the keyboards and, in some areas, at the polls.
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DOD could get permanent telework capability in 2021
The Defense Department wants to convert its key telework tool, the Commercial Virtual Remote (CVR) environment, to a permanent capability by next summer.
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Digital contact tracing key to force readiness, DOD says
The Defense Health Agency envisions personnel wearing an unobtrusive device that supports proximity logging and recording in all military environments, including those disconnected from wide-area networks, to guard against coronavirus spread.
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GDIT hangs on to DEOS cloud contract
The Pentagon re-awards DEOS cloud contract to GDIT, but lowers the ceiling value from the original award, from $7.6 billion to $4.4 billion.
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DARPA scouting for ‘revolutionary’ ideas
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is looking for unconventional approaches that challenge conventional wisdom and have the potential to radically change established practices.
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GSA's next-gen IT contract will have CMMC requirements
Polaris, the General Services Administration's developing Alliant 2 small business contract replacement, will have CMMC clauses.
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The Army's secret to cutting manual work for contracting professionals
Thanks to robotic process automation, the time it takes Army contracting professionals to determine whether prospective vendors should receive a contract has been cut from an hour to just five minutes.
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Bringing DOD’s public safety communications into the 21st century
The Pentagon wants its public safety communications capabilities to be like the IP-based technologies currently used by state and local government responders.
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DOD IG kicks off compliance review for diversity executive order
The new review comes with the termination of an audit meant to determine whether military personnel were getting with the training needed to meet DOD’s diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity goals.
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DOD 'data commandments' are in the works
David Spirk, the Defense Department’s chief data officer, touted the need for data commandments and continuous education to make JADC2 a reality.
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Army IT chief mulls risk management reform
Retooling legacy cyber processes, such as the risk management framework, is a top priority for Lt. Gen. John Morrison, the Army's new Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6.
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National Guard on hand for election cybersecurity
While a new bipartisan bill clarifies that governors can call on the National Guard to protect critical election infrastructure, some states have already activated guard units.
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DHS, Coast Guard acquisition officials need closer watch, report finds
The Department of Homeland Security needs to be consistent in nominating and designating acquisition oversight officials.
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DISA delays $11.7B IT 'Enclave' contract
The Defense Information Systems Agency wants more time to get its multi-billion dollar IT services contract ready.
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Dems brace for internal defense budget fight
Defense committee leaders look for a cohesive national security strategy that supports reductions without hampering readiness, but progressives might seek steeper cuts.
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DARPA tests autonomous vehicles' ability to tell friend from foe
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is looking for ways autonomous vehicles can make it easier for commanders to detect and track threats among civilians in complex urban environments without escalating tensions.
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