Defense Systems
Cyber diplomacy requires greater focus
Diplomatic relationships are essential to deter cyberattacks around the globe.
Defense Systems
Can next-gen UAVs maintain advantage in contested airspace?
The Pentagon and defense industry are all too aware that there is a day coming when U.S. unmanned aerial vehicles will no longer reign supreme over international airspace. So, what's a drone to do?
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Enterprise e-mail has new transparency, DOD official says
The Army's Enterprise e-mail may be temporarily paused, but it still offers financial clarity and is pushing defense IT innovation, the deputy Army CIO said.
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Chopra returns to consulting firm
Former Federal CTO Aneesh Chopra has returned to the firm where he previously spent nearly 10 years.
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The quest to develop an unmanned A-10
Aurora Flight Sciences will serve as the leader of a project to develop an unmanned version of the Air Force’s A-10 ground attack aircraft under the umbrella of the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency’s Persistent Close Air Support program.
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What do you got for us, DOD asks of industry?
DOD is looking to industry, other agencies to insert cutting-edge technology into long-standing doctrine.
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Army to evaluate tactical comms network at upcoming exercise
The Army's WIN-T program is using recent exercises in New Mexico to ready itself for a major evaluation this spring.
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DARPA plans smart, tough, fighting robots
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's next research project, named "Avatar," would fund the development of machines that would work for human warfighters in the combat zone.
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PEO Soldier takes the lead on soldier situational awareness
Brig. Gen. Camille Nichols discusses the drive to reduce size, weight and power in soldier systems and Nett Warrior.
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Small businesses win CS2-SB contract
Four small firms have been chosen to compete for satellite services task orders under the Custom Satellite Communications Solutions-Small Business contract, and the CS2 companion award is not far off.
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Reinstatement of CIO board first step in honing DOD IT strategy
The Defense Department is revamping governance of its IT systems, starting with a refresher for the DOD CIO executive board.
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Marines put unmanned ground vehicles to off-road tests
Two upgraded Ground Unmanned Support Surrogate autonomous vehicles conducted resupply and dismount support operations for technical assessment.
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Navy dragging its feet on NGEN procurement?
The request for proposal for the $7 billion to $10 billion NMCI-follow-on procurement is almost two months behind schedule.
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AeroVironment wins $4.2M Switchblade order
An extension to an existing AeroVironment contract with the Air Force includes engineering services, operational Switchblade systems and operator training.
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Wars wind down, but counter-IED agency sees more bombings
The war in Afghanistan may be winding down, but that isn’t stopping the Defense Department’s anti-IED agency from planning for a future that virtually promises continuously evolving bomb threats.
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Lieberman, Collins have common sense, group says
Industry group says the pair are important players in the operations and management of federal procurement.
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Budget pressure drives Air Force UAS overhaul
Interoperability will enable fewer personnel, fewer unmanned aircraft to do more, ISR PEO says.
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Air Force takes aim at DART intell system expansion
NCI and partner Raytheon will upgrade the Air Force's Distributed Common Ground System's analysis and reporting capabilities.
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The need for world-class cyber warriors
Recruiting and training effective military cyber specialists requires an innovative approach.
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