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$362M award to provide triple the Special Ops aid
The Defense Department has awarded three well-known government contractors five-year contracts worth a total of $362 million for IT assistance for the U.S. Special Operations Command.
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DOD should take lead on cyber info sharing: panel
Information sharing is essential to the success of the federal government's efforts to boost its cyber defenses and protect U.S. critical infrastructure, said a panel of federal officials at the AFCEA Cybersecurity Symposium.
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Apache gets first JTRS radio for aircraft platforms
The Army's AH-64D Apache helicopter will be the first aircraft to receive the airborne version of a net-enabled joint tactical radio under the Defense Department's Joint Tactical Radio System program.
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Army CIO calls for streamlined network operations
The Army is rescinding current IT network policies and wants to collapse redundant networks to streamline and transform.
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Lawmakers oppose cybersecurity legislation committee
With many committees claiming jurisdiction over cybersecurity, little progress has been made on passing comprehensive legislation. Sen. John McCain's call for a temporary select committee to break the logjam quickly met with resistance.
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DOD defends cyber realm with 5-point plan
The Defense Department's new strategy for defending U.S. computer networks stresses the need for a multi-faceted, evolving approach to counter pervasive threats.
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A contractor's first line of defense: common sense
The Defense Department has developed and published a draft rule requiring defense contractors to protect unclassified information from cyberattack.
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What goes into a Predator prowl over a war zone
A long-range mission by a Predator drone over a global hot spot can require up to three crews and involves line-of-sight control while taking off and landing the vehicle, and satellite link control while on the prowl.
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DARPA's satellite cluster project enters design phase
DARPA's System F6 project in which an ad hoc wireless network would tie together groups of satellite clusters moves forward with a contract award for network design.
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DOD to announce cyber strategy: What to expect
DOD is set to release its first overarching cyber strategy, but the public shouldn't expect too much in the way of juicy details.
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Flawed Fire Scout charms Navy
Despite its major flaws, the Defense Department is planning to double its order of the MQ-8B Fire Scout robotic helicopter.
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Hackers target Booz Allen military e-mails
The AntiSec hacking campaign claims it downloaded 90,000 military e-mails and password hashes from unsecured systems at government contractor Booz Allen Hamilton and released the hijacked files.
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DARPA, Raytheon begin next phase of network boost project
Raytheon's BBN Technologies will create architectures, protocols and network devices that will improve network capabilities and integrity for tactical military units.
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Oklahoma wants to establish UAV-friendly air corridor
A strip of airspace in Oklahoma might become a test zone for unmanned aerial vehicles in which commercial developers could routinely fly UAVs at high altitudes.
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Army modernization plan calls for adaptable, balanced force
With its 2012 Modernization Plan, the Army is taking a close look at how it will use its fiscal 2012 budget to achieve its most critical goals and re-balance the force.
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Other nations scramble to match US drone capabilities
U.S. military success with surveillance and attack drones has sparked a global race in which as many as 50 nations have purchased surveillance drones, and some also are trying to develop their own armed versions.
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Actress Mila Kunis accepts YouTube invite to Marine ball
Black Swan actress Mila Kunis saw Sgt. Scott Moore's invitation to the Marine Corps Ball online and couldn't help accepting.
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Rapidly spreading drone war raises many questions
The U.S. and British militaries haven't acknowledged it, but it looks like the first ever drone war might be taking place right under our noses. And it's leaving a lot of unanswered questions about the future of war.
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DOD proposes safeguarding unclassified data
Proposed additions to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System would require contractors to provide minimum security for unclassified but controlled DOD information in their systems.
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