Defense Systems

DOD simulation center aims for outreach

The Defense Department's Modeling and Simulation Information Analysis Center is now seen a one-stop shop for the modeling and simulation community in DOD, director says.

Defense Systems

Coast Guard's example could aid agency communications integration efforts

The Coast Guard could be the leader as agencies and military organizations adopt integrated communications networks, according to the Guard's commandant.

Defense Systems

Air Force activates new cyberspace defense unit

Combat communications wing supports new Space Command

Defense Systems

Web 2.0 review could lead to restricted use of social networking in DOD

A review on how social media should be used at the Defense Department will likely lead to a policy that allows the use of Web 2.0 tools with restrictions due to security concerns, according to a DOD spokesman.

Defense Systems

DOD needs better process improvement management

The Defense Department isn't meeting all of its statutory requirements for improving processes related to the development, acquisition, and engineering of software and systems, investigators find.

Defense Systems

5 reasons why DOD should embrace social media (and 5 reasons why not)

We asked some experts to present the arguments on both sides of the debate over the use of social media at DOD.