Defense Systems
State Department to get cyber bureau
The secretary of State named cybersecurity and emerging tech as critical areas for capacity building at State, alongside climate, global health and multilateral technology.
Defense Systems
DOD leans on civilian workforce to fill tech talent gaps
The Defense Department has been increasingly looking to recruit civilians to fill its tech talent needs, but some lawmakers are concerned that the mission of uniformed troops could suffer.
Defense Systems
Intelligence community diversity lags at the highest levels
Although there have been some gains in the representation of women and minorities in the IC workforce overall, the highest ranks are less diverse.
Ideas
Why the World Should Help Afghanistan
Taliban leaders have condemned Afghanistan to a perpetual humanitarian crisis with global consequences. Here’s what must be done.
Threats
Pentagon to Skip Global Climate Conference, Despite 'Existential Threat'
Former defense officials called it a “missed opportunity.”
Threats
Air Force Will Miss Its COVID Vaccination Deadline by a Few Percent
The service’s Nov. 2 goal is nearly a month earlier than those of its sister services.
Threats
‘It Did Circle the Globe’: US Confirms China’s Orbital Hypersonic Test
“Maybe the nuclear game has just changed,” one analyst said.
Business
Lockheed Expects Revenue Decline Amid F-35 Cuts, Afghanistan Pullout
CEO Jim Taiclet also said the company's purchase of Aerojet Rocketdyne is delayed.
Threats
Terror Groups in Afghanistan Could Attack US Next Year, Pentagon Policy Chief Says
Kahl says ISIS-K might be able to strike in less than 12 months; AQ in one to two years.
Ideas
Our Nation Needs Leaders. Veterans Must Rise and Serve Again
I am a soldier and now I’m running for the U.S. Senate because that is where the battle is.
Business
Raytheon: Vaccine Mandate Will Likely Add to Supply Chain Disruptions
But CEO Greg Hayes says his business will boom if everyone would just get the shot.
Defense Systems
New missions could present challenges for DODs cyber workforce
Mieke Eoyang, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy said one of DOD's main cyber workforce challenges is being able to set expectations around policymakers' calls to step in and defend against cyberattacks.
Defense Systems
Coast Guard plans mobile access to law enforcement database
The Coast Guard is looking to give its enforcement personnel access to its safety and law enforcement database via mobile apps.
Defense Systems
State Department offers glimpse of $8B IT services contract
The multiple-award contract dubbed "Evolve" is the successor to the Vanguard contract held by Science Applications International Corp. since 2010.
Science & Tech
Pentagon AI Chief Responds to USAF Software Leader Who Quit in Frustration
Lt. Gen. Groen concedes culture must change, but says faster development is already on the way.
Defense Systems
Why private networks are speeding up 5G deployments
Private networks offer the fastest way to deploy and control a 5G network environment, increasing broadband speed and coverage and leveraging network splicing.
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