Defense Systems
Final 2022 defense bill calls for new data and software job series
The House-passed compromise NDAA also has other workforce provisions, including a change to the probationary period for civilian feds at DOD and paid parental bereavement leave for federal employees.
Science & Tech
DODIIS Conference Wire: USAF's Information Warfare
On Day 2 of the conference, a look at how the Air Force's new IW operating concepts.
Policy
Judge Suspends White House's Vaccine Mandate for Contractors
Following last week's preliminary injunction for three states, the temporary move throws Biden's entire executive order into question.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 92: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
Defense One's Tara Copp sat down with the SecDef as part of the Outlook 2022 event series.
Threats
Army General Wants More Missile Defense Within First Island Chain
“I don't think we have enough right now,” Maj. Gen. Vowell said.
Policy
Austin Rejects ‘Red Lines’ for Taiwan, Ukraine
As crises loom, defense secretary reveals a bit of his diplomacy-first thinking.
Defense Systems
What’s next for CMMC
After the Defense Department revamped cybersecurity standards for contractors, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program’s accreditation body is making adjustments.
Defense Systems
Could faster buying undermine electronic warfare prep?
Some measures that protect weapons systems against electronic vulnerabilities can be “pushed aside” during rapid acquisitions, according to David Tremper, the electronic warfare director for the Defense Department.
Defense Systems
The Pentagon and UMD to launch intel-focused research center
The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security will focus on basic and applied research for the security and intelligence communities.
Science & Tech
DODIIS Conference Wire: AI's Promise and Peril
As DODIIS opened, several leaders said machine learning would help keep tabs on Russian and Chinese advances—eventually.
Science & Tech
‘Slow-Boil Crisis’: DIA Needs More Capability to Track Russian, Chinese Tech Work
It takes years to train intelligence analysts, but the Pentagon doesn’t have “that kind of time.”
Threats
Biden to Phone Putin, Lay Out the Economic Consequences of Invading Ukraine
The president has been talking with European allies to craft a united sanctions plan to deliver “significant, severe harm,” a senior administration official said.
Business
Amazon Offers 2nd Air-Gapped Cloud For Top-Secret Data
The new cloud's data centers are "more than 1,000 miles" away from the northern-Virginia complex that serves U.S. intelligence and defense agencies.
Ideas
Diplomacy Is the Key to Reducing US Forces in the Mideast
The Pacific pivot need not reduce Middle East security—if the U.S. can get its partners on board.
Threats
DODIIS Conference Wire: What to Look For
Some 3,000 people are expected to attend this year's edition of the DIA's IT-and-intelligence conference.
Policy