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Army says intelligence system is getting easier to use
The service plans to reduce complexity and improve training for DCGS-A, which has met with criticism and resistance from users.
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Army mulls a cyber career field for civilians
The service's cyber commander tells Congress that recruiting and retaining civilian cyber warriors remains "challenging."
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Army Shows Women No Slack at Elite Army Ranger Qualifiers
No debate about it, the Army is making the women trying to qualify for Ranger School meet every male standard – just like they want it.
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An unexpected source of mobile security: Ada
The longstanding DOD programming language goes from mainframes to mobile devices.
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Army outlines plans for the next-generation of virtual training
The tools, designed to address the changing nature of combat, will reside on a global, cloud-based network that will connect solders around the world.
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Army maps out plan for better, smarter ground robots
A new program also wants to establish standard platforms and modular designs to allow for fast development and easy upgrades.
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Army moves logistics processing to IBM's Hybrid Cloud
The move adds data analytics and other tools to help improve performance and cut costs.
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The Army Expands Its Use of Cloud Computing
IBM is beefing up its cloud computing services with the Army to expedite the service's nearly 40 million logistics data transactions per day.
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What's DOD doing to protect its networks?
In light the White House hack, we take a look at some of the department’s recent efforts to defend networks with a "whole of government approach."
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Army to create a marketplace for Manpack Radios
The service wants multiple vendors to compete for orders for the two-channel radios under a potential 10-year contract.
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Army's cloud strategy outlines long-range goals, security precautions
The Army expects to reap benefits in cost and technical support, while increasing interoperability and ensuring cybersecurity.
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The Army's Plan To Move to the Cloud
It won't happen overnight, but the service plans to take a solid step towards storing data externally.
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Air Force begins construction of Space Fence tracking system
The system, being built by Lockheed Martin, will greatly increase the amount of orbital debris the service can keep tabs on.
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Fort Knox locks down energy independence
The post could be the Army’s first with the ability to run entirely on its own power.
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Six More Women Qualify For Army’s Elite Ranger School
Six more women now can attend the first gender-integrated Ranger Course on April 20. The last chance to join them begins Friday.
Science & Tech
Military's Ebola Vaccine Tests Safe
Months of clinical trials have shown a military-supported Ebola vaccine to have 'robust' effectiveness to stop future outbreaks.
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'Own The Night'? Army Aviation Wants To Own Bad Weather
The service is seeking technology to allow helicopters to fly and strike in rain, snow, dust, or fog.
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Army moves ahead with laser-based aircraft missile defense
The lightweight, modular Common Infrared Countermeasure system can help protect helicopters and small aircraft from ground-launched missiles.
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Army drafts specs for next round of commercial hardware buys
The Contracting Command and the CHESS office prepare for the next Army Desktop and Mobile Computing contract.
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