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Army Follows Other Branches in Reorganizing IT Efforts
Expect a one-stop cyber shop as network-related programs move to new homes.
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Satellite Data Could Boost Border Security, Disaster Response
Homeland Security relies on satellite imagery for its missions—and it wants more.
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The Army Is Tearing Up Its Playbook for Software Upgrades
Four programs are trying out a new method based on commercial practices.
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GDIT Brought A Truck To A Satellite Show
The tech infrastructure company debuted a mobile mission control and data center built on the chassis of a Ford F-550.
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GEOINT Conference Wire 3: NRO on AI, DHS on Change Detection For Disasters
On Day 2, NRO director discusses AI and machine learning.
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NRO, Awash in Satellites and Their Data, Hopes AI Can Help It Cope
Artificial intelligence and machine learning could help send information faster and simplify constellation management, said the agency’s director, Chris Scolese.
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GEOINT Conference Wire 2: All Eyes on AI
Many of the discussions on Day 1 of the geospatial-intelligence conference centered on generative artificial intelligence.
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Bringing GPS to the Moon Is the Next Frontier
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is part of a government collaboration to bring precise navigation to the lunar surface.
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GEOINT Symposium Conference Wire: Who's Up
What to expect at the 20th edition of the "largest gathering of geospatial intelligence professionals in the nation."
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Pentagon Outlines Upcoming Contractor Cybersecurity Plan
Expect the congressionally mandated strategy by year’s end, DOD CISO says.
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State Department Worries About Cyber Vulnerabilities Amid Debt Debate
The department wants to spend nearly $1 billion on cybersecurity in 2024 to improve networks and communications devices.
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A ‘Stronger, Faster’ Intelligence Community Is Possible With AI
But caution is needed to make sure the technology doesn’t go off the rails.
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A Classified Cloud Is Headed to the Indo-Pacific
It’s part of DISA’s effort to bring continental-U.S.-level computing resources to U.S. military forces around the world.
Science & Tech
Talk More, Urges Pentagon's New Science Strategy
“We are prepared to accept more risk to share more information with allies and partners,” it says.
Defense Systems
The Pentagon Wants to Peer Inside Its Cloud Providers’ Infrastructure
Recent leaks have the CIO’s office contemplating red teams and more IP scanning.
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Pentagon Network Chiefs Are Putting Automation to Work
Tireless cyber tools can patrol parts of DOD’s networks, tools, and applications where hackers like to hide.
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Repent Your Abuses of Eavesdropping Law, Lawmakers Tell Intel Agencies
House pols want change as agencies seek renewal of FISA’s Section 702.
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The Air Force’s Electronic-Warfare Wing Is 400 People Short
That’s okay for now, its commander says, but his service may need to change how it trains and manages EW officers.
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Could ‘Zero Trust’ Prevent Intelligence Leaks?
Army tech leaders say implementing the security guidelines would help keep secrets—and keep track of who knows them.
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