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Panel warns that US spy R&D isn’t keeping pace
A commission reviewing spy agency research and development finds shortfalls, lack of coordination.
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Cloud security specialists merge
HyTrust acquires HighCloud Security and its encryption software.
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DISA closes more data centers
Consolidation designed to advance agency’s Joint Information Environment effort.
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HP prevails in NGEN protest
GAO denies Harris protest Next Generation Enterprise Network contract.
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DOD offers glimpse at its ‘black’ budget
Release of “top line” figure doesn’t harm national security, Pentagon says.
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Army net initiative gains momentum despite shutdown
The latest version of the services Network Integration Evaluation was slowed by the government shutdown but is expected to wrap up on schedule.
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Space laser sets data download record
A laser system aboard NASA’s LADEE moon probe demonstrates fastest two-way communications.
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Navy orders Raytheon to stop work on next-gen radar
Order stems from Lockheed Martin protest of Air and Missile Defense Radar contract award.
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DISA renews satellite comms deal with Iridium
The contract renewal could be worth up to $400 million.
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Odierno outlines Army’s post-war strategy
Army chief of staff says the service must use limited resources wisely as uncertainty grows.
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Seapower symposium cancelled due to shutdown
The Chief of Naval Operation said the biennial conference is a victim of the government shutdown.
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Military looks to reuse IT equipment
Army command leading effort to repurpose computer hardware, achieve savings.
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Army launches cyber research alliance
University research alliance will focus on future cyber threats to Army networks.
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Video surveillance driving big data
Proliferation of high-definition surveillance cameras accounts for a growing segment of data storage.
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Carter leaving No 2 post at DOD
Ashton Carter will step down as deputy defense secretary by the end of 2013.
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Army regional network plan advances
Congressional panels give Army the reprogramming flexibility to launch regional networks.
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GEOINT symposium postponed until next spring
Geospatial intelligence event falls victim to partial government shutdown.
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DOD moves to shore up obsolete parts pipeline
Defense Logistics Agency managing possible transition of its spare parts database.
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Exelis CEO seeks middle ground in budget crunch
David Melcher sees shift to "affordable upgrades."
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