Defense Systems
Pentagon to welcome hackers with open arms
In a new initiative called Hack the Pentagon, DOD is inviting vetted hackers to explore potential vulnerabilities in systems as part of the government’s first bug bounty program.
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Army giving cyber capabilities to tactical units
A recent exercise expands on work to take cyber tools into the battlefield.
Defense Systems
Survey: Nation-states overtake insiders as DOD's top cyber threats
A new survey of DOD IT pros by SolarWinds finds that foreign governments are now seen as the greatest source of IT security threats.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Googles 'Innovation,' Taps Eric Schmidt
Alphabet's executive chairman will lead new advisory board that aims to help DoD be more like Silicon Valley.
Defense Systems
Experts: Cyber adversaries becoming more brazen
During a recent Congressional hearing, experts provided insight on the merging tactics of countries such as Russia and Iran.
Defense Systems
Officials: The time is now for battlefield 3D printing
Leaders are optimistic about the capabilities 3D printing can afford, saying it should be leveraged today.
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Reaper's retrofits extend its range and endurance
General Atomics said the unmanned aircraft's longer wings and greater fuel capacity take its flight endurance from 27 to 40 hours.
Defense Systems
BAE to demonstrate next-gen EW detection for the Navy
ONR wants the company to show continued proof-of-concept development in electromagnetic spectrum emitter detection and situational awareness.
Ideas
The US Needs to Whip Its Disaster-Response Plans Into Shape
It's time to digest the lessons of Haiti and Ebola and get ready for the mega disasters ahead.
Science & Tech
We’re On the Same Side, Carter Tells Silicon Valley
As the FBI-vs.-Apple battle heats up, the defense secretary makes his own pitch to the tech industry.
Policy
Where the 2016 Candidates Stand on National Security
The Council on Foreign Relations drew on speeches, debates, and campaign websites, as well as open source media to compile where the candidates stand on Syria, Guantanamo, NSA surveillance and more.
Defense Systems
Air Force steps up the competition for a new rocket engine
Aerojet Rocketdyne and United Launch Services join two other companies in developing prototypes to replace the Russian-made RD-180 engine.
Threats
The Battle for Mosul Has Begun
ISIS is under air, ground, and cyber attack as Iraqi and coalition troops encircle the group’s final stronghold in Iraq, the Joint Chiefs chairman says.
Ideas
When It Comes to Tech and Terrorism, the Government Is Asking for the Wrong Kind of Help
There are many ways the tech industry can help turn up the heat on terrorists without compromising the rest of us.
Defense Systems
Army picks 17 companies for $5B ITES-3H contract
The contract for hardware, software and related services will run into February 2021.
Defense Systems
Carter looking to drop 'cyber bombs' on ISIS
The Defense secretary, while offering few details, said DOD is looking to limit the group's command and control capabilities and overload its networks.
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