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Rogers: CyberCom can't be 'the end-all, be-all of everything'

The outgoing NSA and U.S. Cyber Command chief told lawmakers CyberCom is not sitting on its hands when it comes to potential Russian cyber interference, but it lacks the authority to do more absent additional presidential direction.

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Army awards NETMOD Pacific contract

LGS Innovations takes an $81.5 million contract to help the Army build a new single data delivery network for the Asia-Pacific region.

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An early-warning system for WMDs

DARPA wants a real-time detection system to sniff out chemical, biological, nuclear or other potential threats.

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DIUx searching for Raj Shah replacement

After almost two years at the helm of the Pentagon's innovation shop, Raj Shah is returning to the private sector.

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ARL exploring private cloud options

The Army Research Laboratory is looking for industry input on how to migrate its current data centers to a cloud environment.

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DOD seeks cloud-based task management system

The Defense Human Resources Activity is developing a five-year contract for development of a cloud-based task management system.

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Navy looks to harden legacy software

An Office of Naval Research initiative seeks to secure commercial software widely used across DOD

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DOD announces March 7 industry day to discuss JEDI

As industry speculation continues to swirl, the Pentagon's cloud steering group will discuss its Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud acquisition.

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Can the Army digitize battlefield medical data?

The challenge: Using classified networks to transmit secure-but-unclassified health data and connect field medics to distant treatment facilities.

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A high-tech solution for spotting IEDs

Researchers are building an augmented reality system that combines traditional cameras, thermal infrared sensing and ground penetrating radar to find improvised explosive devices from up to 30 meters away.

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ARCYBER's Nakasone to head NSA and CyberCommand

President Trump is expected to name decorated Army cyber and intelligence leader to replace retiring Adm. Michael Rogers.

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IARPA looks to build 3-D geospatial models on the fly

Research program is developing automated systems that can quickly build complex 3-D models from commercial, satellite and airborne imagery.

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FY19 budget calls for big boost for DIUx

The administration signals its commitment to changing DOD's acquisition and IT culture by more than doubling its proposed investment in the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental.

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Army looks at redefining its classified networks

Army leaders hope to modernize mobile networks through secure but unclassified pathways.

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ARCIC head announces retirement

Maj. Gen. Robert “Bo” Dyess announced his retirement during a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing Feb. 7.

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Air Force seeks support in standardizing IT tools

The Air Force released a draft solicitation for support as its CIO standardizes IT tools and processes across the financial management enterprise.

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The state of unmanned systems

The Defense Department is expected to continue to invest in unmanned systems in air, on land and at sea as missions expand and capabilities grow.

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PacStar system brings secure communications to the front

PacStar and Fidelis have partnered to create a solution that secures military communications at the tactical edge.

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Air Force Research Lab IT awards $97M IT contract

Three companies win spots on a five-year, $97.3 million contract for IT support services.

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Strengthening the soldier with exoskeletons

The Army wants an exoskeleton to improve strength, endurance and ergonomics of warfighters.