Defense Systems
Army to test UAV sensor system
Unlike receive-only systems, the new system allows users to see a UAV's video and control its sensor at the same time.
Defense Systems
Winkler reflects on his tenure at Army PEO-EIS
Outgoing Army PEO-EIS Gary Winkler talks about his tenure at PEO-EIS, his ambitions for the future, the decision to move Army e-mail to DISA and the succession plan at PEO-EIS.
Defense Systems
Winkler steps down as Army PEO-EIS
The Army's program executive officer for enterprise information systems, Gary Winkler, has announced he will step down, effective in April.
Defense Systems
DISA extends global network services agreements
Defense Information Systems Agency has awarded Apptis Inc. and Science Applications International Corp. two contract modifications that will add two six-month option periods and increase the ceiling amount of the contracts to $4.8 billion from $4.2 billion.
Defense Systems
DOD wants bump in security spending
To buoy network security adequately, the Defense Department is requesting another $1 billion to cover activities previously left out.
Defense Systems
Army CIO Lawrence gets third star
Susan Lawrence, the Army’s CIO, was promoted to three-star general today.
Defense Systems
Navy integrated warfare office awards support deal
The Navy Program Executive Office - Integrated Warfare Systems awards Alion Science and Technology Corp. a five-year, $200 million delivery order to provide professional support services.
Defense Systems
Navy reaps benefits of fusion effort, admiral says
The Navy has merged its intelligence and command and control organizations at all levels across the organization as a way to improve both functions, Adm. Gary Roughhead said this week.
Defense Systems
Cyberattacks on agency networks on the rise
Cyber incidents involving federal agencies climbed 39 percent in the last fiscal year, according to an OMB report that also found FISMA compliance and employee security training to be lacking.
Defense Systems
Assess your defense before a cyberattack
Those emergency services organizations that still have not planned, reviewed and implemented a cyber defense strategy must do so before they suffer a serious cyberattack.
Defense Systems
Feds get rush delivery of Japan quake pictures
Commercial satellite companies dropped everything and rushed before and after images of Japan to U.S. government agencies within an hour of the earthquake.
Defense Systems
DOD researches robot movements to improve dexterity
DARPA program is looking for new ways to improve how ground robots get around and manipulate objects.
Defense Systems
DOD offers internal guidance on insourcing
Officials look more strategically at the acquisition workforce, but there are concerns about who DOD sees as part of that group.
Defense Systems
Protests ground Boeing aircraft recon system
Alleged missteps in the selection of Boeing Co. as prime contractor for a new intelligence-gathering aircraft system bound for Afghanistan have grounded the project until the Army can redress the issues.
Defense Systems
Cyber Command to combat growing cyber threats
As cyber threats to Defense Department networks increase, Gen. Keith Alexander is pursuing an aggressive 5-point strategy.
Defense Systems
Senate makes fresh pass at cybersecurity legislation
Senior Senate staff members are working on cybersecurity legislation.
Defense Systems
Could Google's CEO take over at Commerce?
Google CEO Eric Schmidt is rumored to be on the short list for commerce secretary.
Defense Systems
Navy data analysis system to speed target acquisition
The Navy's new automated data fusion system will help analysts by streamlining their workload.
Defense Systems
DOD announces senior staff cuts
Following up on a pledge to cut staffing, Defense Secretary Robert Gates has ordered that DOD eliminate 102 general and flag officer positions, as well as 176 civilian senior executives and 33 highly qualified experts.
Defense Systems