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US, UK hammer out cyber defense partnership
In the continuing fight against global cyber threats, President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron have established six areas the two nations plan to partner on.
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New names, new contract structures alter UAS market
The military unmanned aircraft systems market is changing in more ways than one.
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WGS: Model satellite procurement with cost-cutting efficiencies
Once intended as a satellite project meant to plug a major gap in communications capabilities for the U.S. military, the Wideband Global Satcom constellation has emerged as the primary backbone for moving the Defense Department’s wideband data.
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Do you have what it takes? DOD has scholarships for cyber warriors
The Defense Department has published final rules for its Information Assurance Scholarship Program, which provides cybersecurity students with full rides for cybersecurity degree programs in exchange for commitments of military or civilian service in DOD.
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It's not all rainbows and pots of gold in intel's move to cloud
The U.S. intelligence community knows one thing: It is moving to the cloud. But it could be a tough road ahead getting there.
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Blimp video caught soldier's surrender after Afghanistan massacre
A surveillance camera mounted on a blimp hovering above a combat outpost in Afghanistan captured video of the surrender of a U.S. Army staff sergeant who allegedly murdered 16 Afghan civilians during a shooting spree in Afghanistan.
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Domestic UAVs would be kept on tight leash
The Federal Aviation Administration is drafting a rule that would allow only unmanned aircraft of less than 55 pounds to be operated inside the United States.
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Air Force set to upgrade key operations centers
Northrop Grumman will upgrade command and control capabilities for the Air and Space Operations Center Weapon System at eight sites.
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Stuxnet cyberattack called responsible
The Stuxnet computer worm damaged Iranian nuclear facilities after it saw circumstances that exist only in Iran, lawyer says.
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DARPA director said ready to join Google
DARPA Director Regina Dugan, who emphasized cybersecurity and battlefield solutions, will soon leave her job for a senior executive position with Google.
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McCain to block DOD funding transfers
Except for emergencies, Sen. John McCain will hold up Defense Department reprogramming money until he gets a report.
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Battlefield intelligence to benefit from Web-based tool
A Web-based system that fuses real-time operations data and accumulated intelligence will be tested at the Network Integration Evaluation.
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Sequester could paralyze Pentagon, CNO says
U.S. military operations could grind to a halt under sequester, says Adm. Jonathan Greenert.
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Air Sea Battle strategy would be used in clash with Iran
If the United States were to become involved in a clash with Iran over its nuclear program, the U.S. military would employ new tactics known as the Air-Sea Battle concept that would capitalize on its highly networked and integrated military forces, says the Air Force deputy chief of staff for operations.
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Iran said planning to build UAVs for Venezuela
Venezuala's unmanned aerial vehicles most likely will be used for internal defense and probably won't be armed.
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Defense companies may be OK after spending cuts
Defense companies that survive DOD spending cuts may see their programs continue, cybersecurity could get spending boost, DOD official says.
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Satellite 2012 to focus on hosted payloads, security
The Satellite 2012 conference will explore hosted payloads, network security and safeguarding satellite operations.
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China holds cyber dagger at US military's throat, congressional report says
China's cyber warfare capabilities would pose a substantial threat to U.S. military forces in the event of a conflict over Taiwan, according to a report by a U.S. congressional advisory panel.
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Cyber threats emerging: AESA radar said vulnerable to cyberattack
But an Air Force general said the radar threat can be mitigated.
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