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DARPA seeks young blood
DARPA is accepting proposals for its next Computer Science Study Group.
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DARPA crowdsourcing chief joins Microsoft
Peter Lee, head of DARPA's Transformational Convergence Technology Office, is stepping down to join Microsoft.
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How big is the oil spill? See how far it would stretch in your hometown
Just how far does the spill from BP's Deepwater Horizon rig really go? It's easy to lose sight of the scale of the millions of gallons of oil in the Gulf of Mexico, but what if the source of the gusher were in your hometown?
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Army picks contractor for key communications upgrades
The Army has awarded General Dynamics Information Technology $21.4 million in task orders to upgrade voice telecommunications switching capabilities at two key facilities as part of the ongoing convergence of voice and data network capabilities.
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Navy tightens cybersecurity training rules
The Navy secretary has issued a directive requiring the Navy and Marine Corps to ensure that their cybersecurity workforce complies with information assurance requirements.
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Forward march: Army e-mail overhaul still a go
Army CIO Jeffrey Sorenson is working with the Defense Information Systems Agency to get enterprise e-mail off the ground.
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Navy division schedules communications support
BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. will provide a broad range of technology services to the Navy under a $31 million modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract.
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Cyber Command moves into uncharted territory
The cyberspace challenge has forced militaries around the world to pursue cross-military collaboration with input from the private sector, writes Kevin Coleman of the Technolytics Institute.
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Navy aircraft to get digital mapping upgrade
Harris Corp. wins another contract to enhance the mapping capabilities of Navy aircraft, including helicopters and jet fighters.
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Forward march: Army e-mail overhaul still a go
Army CIO Jeffrey Sorenson is working with the Defense Information Systems Agency to get enterprise e-mail off the ground.
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Alexander stresses need for network situational awareness
New Defense Department cyber commander says common operating picture across DOD networks is essential.
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Marines order infrared warning systems for choppers
Northrop Grumman Corp. will provide infrared missile warning systems to the Navy under an $80 million contract.
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7-year IT acquisition cycle stymies warfighters in the field
The Defense Department can shorten its IT acquisition process by adopting a field and evolve approach to new technologies, says Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Dennis Moran of Harris RF Communications.
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DOD moves to shift $3.9B to pressing wartime needs
Defense Department planners want to shift a significant chunk of funding away from programs that are struggling or of low priority to more pressing needs to support the war effort in Afghanistan, reports Kate Brannan at Defense News.
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Satellite will track space junk
The Air Force's Space-Based Space Surveillance satellite is designed to provide a clearer view of everything orbiting the Earth.
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Cyber Command lays groundwork for rapid deployment of resources
Challenges facing the Cyber Command include getting up to speed, determining the definitions and roles in cyber defense, and streamlining acquisition processes.
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Navy plans seamless transition to NGEN
HP Enterprise Services LLC will support the transition from the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet to a next-generation program under a contract potentially worth $3.4 billion over five years.
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DISA revisits strategy for host-based security
The Defense Information Systems Agency is doing market research to look at ways to extend the capabilities of its Host Based Security System.
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A giant leap forward in intelligence sharing
A new framework developed through a series of small-business innovation research projects is making it possible to share ISR data across the Defense Department.
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