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DOD picks BlackBerry 7 devices for widespread use
Defense Department personnel can now use the BlackBerry 7 line of products across the department's enterprise network.
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Army cyber pros pitch in with network evaluation
The Army Cyber Command maintains a team of specialists to help review and test equipment for network vulnerabilities at the service's Network Integration Evaluation.
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Small satellite clusters deemed more able to adapt, survive
The Defense Department's research agency seeks to build clusters of small spacecraft that work together and share information.
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Navy looks to private industry for help with data center consolidation
New technologies and management techniques offer increased efficiency and flexibility.
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Navy investigates UAS crashes as programs move forward
Navy forges ahead with key UAS programs while trying to figure out what caused two of its Fire Scouts to crash recently.
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The Navy has some ideas on the tough acquisition questions
The Navy is reviewing how it acquires IT systems and streamlines it logistics processes to better navigate tighter budgets.
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DARPA wants robots that help clean up after disasters
The research agency's latest robotics challenge aims to develop robots capable of handling emergency tasks in dangerous environments.
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DOD mobile strategy behind the eight-ball compared to industry
DISA is gearing up to launch a DOD-wide mobility plan that will include setting up an enterprise app store and establishing standards for software developers in an effort to keep up with the commercial marketplace.
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Setting a new standard: Marines want a few good multi-platform mobile devices
The Marine Corps is looking for a new generation of secure mobile devices that can work in both classified government domains and the commercial marketplace.
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Army Cyber Command beefs up inspections, network defenses
The Army Cyber Command is changing its information assurance accreditation process by increasing automation and training additional compliance teams.
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Army PM DCATS transition means many contracting opportunities
The Army's Defense Communications and Army Transmissions System program is ready to issue new contracts to industry.
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Space sector efficiencies may help DOD save money, executives say
The commercial space industry is proposing a number of leasing options that might help the DOD trim costs.
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New satellite capabilities target UAV needs
UAV operations are driving new developments in waveforms and spacecraft to support mission needs.
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Space clutter jams radio signals
The rapid global growth of satellite operators is causing substantial interference problems, experts say.
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DOD should rethink satellite bandwidth policies, expert says
The ways DOD pays for and manages its leased civilian satellite communications networks are inefficient and needlessly expensive, one industry official says.
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Hosted payload program teaches lessons for future launches
Panelists discuss lessons learned from CHIRP program about information assurance, interagency cooperation.
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Export laws hurt US space competitiveness, lawmaker says
The U.S. government needs to repeal export laws limiting the competitiveness of U.S. firms in the international space market.
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Hard lessons from hosted payloads
Federal agencies and commercial firms find the devil is in the details when it comes to managing and deploying hosted payloads.
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Coming to an airspace near you: DOD moves to increase UAVs in US
The department is working with the FAA to develop tracking and collision-avoidance technologies to enable more domestic unmanned flights.
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DARPA's cheetahbot: Fastest thing on two -- robot -- legs
The Cheetah, part of the agency's research into all-terrain robots, has just won the land speed record for legged robots.
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