Defense Systems

Cyber defenders study the art of cyber war

New educational opportunities provide cyberspace professionals with greater insight into threats and teach them to protect vulnerable infrastructure.

Defense Systems

Navy network projects sail toward milestones

The Navy's two most important command, control, communications and computer systems programs are heading toward major milestones later this year and beyond.

Defense Systems

Green IT on the battlefield can save more than energy

More efficient systems and solar-powered devices at forward bases can help conserve energy and money, and, at times, even save lives.

Defense Systems

Did Stuxnet cyberattack delay the inevitable?

With the announcement of its nuclear power plant being up and running, it seems Iran is more determined than ever to build a nuclear warhead. Still, writes columnist Kevin Coleman, the country is behind schedule, thanks to Stuxnet.

Defense Systems

Army Signal Corps marches efficiently into the 21st century

The Army Signal Corps is upgrading its training, equipment and roles to support cyberspace operations and get away from its draft-era mentality.

Defense Systems

Budget struggles, cyber policies shape DOD approach to cloud

Strides in cloud computing are being made even as budget woes and other challenges weigh heavily on defense IT.

Defense Systems

DOD must balance, accept risks to maintain military edge

There are risks involved with allowing for new technologies and non-standard personnel at DOD, but it's a necessary gamble for maintaining the U.S. military edge.

Defense Systems

Advanced persistent threats require a new dynamic of defense

The cyber threat is as real and advanced as ever, and with the military as a high-value target, governance for defending cyberspace must be determined as soon as possible.

Defense Systems

Learning lessons from Stuxnet before it's too late

A new class of cyber weapons, like Stuxnet, will have a long-term impact on critical infrastructure protection policy, experts at the Defense Systems Summit said.

Defense Systems

NASA chief technologist stepping down

Bobby Braun is returning to his pre-NASA life.

Defense Systems

Could invisible tanks be part of the battlefield of the future?

BAE Systems says its new Adaptiv technology can make a vehicle fade from sight in the infrared spectrum or make it look like something else entirely.

Defense Systems

DISA seeks to cut costs with new global network contract

DISA is closing in on awards for its Global Information Grid Services Management Operations contract.

Defense Systems

K-Max drone awaits orders for Afghanistan

After passing a Marine Corps evaluation, a drone manufactured by Lockheed Martin should be ready for use in Afghanistan this fall.

Defense Systems

Inaugural Defense Systems Summit to focus on network security

The Sept. 7 Defense Systems Summit will center on defense of military and critical national networks, featuring guests Robert Carey, deputy assistant secretary of defense, DOD, and Richard Hale, chief information assurance executive, DISA, to name a few.

Defense Systems

FCC names Robbins to managing director post

The Federal Communications Commission has appointed a new managing director in charge of administrative and management functions.

Defense Systems

Panetta warns DOD small-biz contracting goal is impending

With just a few weeks left in fiscal 2011, Leon Panetta cautioned that DOD is falling short of its departmentwide small-business contracting goal.

Defense Systems

Better image tagging improves warfighter situational awareness

As networking makes all types of data readily available to warfighters, technical planners are continuing to enhance techniques to make sure warfighters can find the files they need.

Defense Systems

Army picks Android for Nett Warrior device

The Army has tapped Android to provide what some observers are calling wearable computers as part of its Nett Warrior program.

Defense Systems

Sony names first chief information security officer

Company brings in former DHS official Philip Reitinger after massive hacking attack.

Defense Systems

Army to issue ITES-3H RFP in 2012

The 10-year, $5 billion Information Technology Enterprise Solutions-3 Hardware contract will support the Army's requirements for commercial hardware and more.