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Pocketbots might become valued addition to battlefield gear
Pocket robots displayed at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International conference in August might be the next major advancement in military robotics.
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Commercial Satcom remains vital to military ops
Commercial satellite communications will continue to play a vital role in day-to-day communications and contingency operations even when next-generation space systems are deployed.
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US faces complex challenges in Pakistan, commander says
The former top officer in Pakistan highlights the challenges of his recent assignment.
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Preparing technology for secure comms poses challenges
Harnessing technology to provide secure communications that meet a wide range of requirements is a difficult task that requires consideration of many parameters.
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Budget cuts trigger defense procurement process reorg
At a time when the government is drawing borders around contractors, some defense IT officials are pinning their technology hopes on their close partnerships with companies.
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Military CIOs take on network cleanup
Military service CIOs consider the challenges of moving their networks to a single DOD enterprise model.
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US cyber defenses outmatched by hackers
The blur between criminal acts in cyberspace, cyber terrorism, cyber espionage and acts of cyber aggression by rogue nations has placed U.S. defense forces in a very precarious position.
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LandWarNet to tackle cyber challenges in time of war
Defense Systems staff will provide comprehensive coverage of the LandWarNet 2011 conference, "Transforming Cyber While at War." Our reporters will be on hand to cover the breaking news on cyber command and control, joint and network visibility and protection, warfighter information infrastructure and persistent global threats.
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Enterprise e-mail's departmentwide future uncertain
Defense Department CIO Teri Takai won't mandate migration to the Defense Information Systems Agency's enterprise e-mail effort, so the question of whether other branches will move their e-mail programs to the cloud hangs in the air.
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DOD adopts tactical approach to information assurance
DOD cyber experts are building a security infrastructure designed to armor-plate sensitive information and critical systems.
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North Korea's cyber capabilities cause alarm
North Korea's cyber ambitions have been an increasing concern in recent years.
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DISA to boost content delivery, data storage services
DISA is launching efforts to improve content delivery services and provide additional storage capacity to military users.
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DISA builds more security into military networks
DISA's program executive office for Mission Assurance and Network Operations is managing several of the agency's cybersecurity and network defense programs.
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DISA moves away from traditional contract structures
Rapidly evolving technology requirements may mean a shift away from firm fixed-price contracts, according to DISA officials.
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DISA fine-tunes acquisition process to obtain better services
Agency works through feedback to improve contract process.
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For DOD enterprise progress, challenges both familiar and new
DISA's many enterprise service initiatives face obstacles that range from age-old culture struggles to dealing with security requirements that change by the day.
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Fighter plane-size UAVs mature rapidly
Two unmanned attack aircraft are shaping up to be the future fast-attack platforms to come.
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DARPA to help shield cloud networks from cyberattack
DARPA's Mission-oriented Resilient Clouds program seeks to protect cloud networks vital to military missions.
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DARPA to develop GPS-free microchip navigation
The DOD's research arm is working on a variety of new systems that would allow troops and weapons to be located even when their navigation systems are being jammed.
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