NETCENTS-2 stalls with new delays
A series of delays has kept the Air Force’s Network Centric Solutions-2 program in a holding pattern. Two of the four request for proposals expected at the end of January have still not emerged, and the remaining RFPs might be months away.
Data standard gains traction for intelligence sharing
The Universal Core, an XML-based data structure that offers a standard way to share intelligence data, has been widely adopted since its release last year.
DOD tests secure data sharing in the field
The Defense Department is testing a novel form of network encryption that fuses standard encryption with bit-splitting data packets.
New threats compel DOD to rethink cyber strategy
The Defense Department's diversity remains its Achilles' heel in the race to improve information assurance.
Navy hoists anchor on fleet infrastructure buildout
The Navy is expected to award initial technology development contracts to two contenders for the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services program, a key part of the service's strategy to streamline its C4ISR systems and acquisition programs.
Testing the Navy's integrated future
Rear Adm. Michael Bachmann lays out Team SPAWAR’s road map for the coming year — a map with several significant milestones.
Secure logistics a key in shift to Afghanistan
An Army task force will ensure a smooth transition for logistics operations as focus shifts from Iraq to Afghanistan.
Spy vs. spy: DOD tracks insider threats
The Defense Department is working with contractors to deploy new technologies that can detect threats based on behavior patterns as opposed to identity.
Army fuses airborne sensor lab with ground networks
Lockheed Martin Corp. demonstrated its new Airborne Multi-Intelligence Laboratory at the Army's C4ISR On-the-Move Event 2009 held in September.
Army demos electronic jammer for helicopters
The Army demonstrated during the C4ISR On-the-Move 2009 event held in September a new electronic jammer that can be installed on rotary-wing aircraft and used to disrupt signals from enemy forces.
Contractors go toe-to-toe over mobile radio business
Harris Corp. and Boeing Co. touted their tactical radio offerings at the recent Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting.
Latest Desert Hawk features intricate sensor package
Lockheed Martin displayed the latest version of its Desert Hawk unmanned aerial system at the Association of the U.S. Army annual meeting in early October.
X-band offers cure for congested spectrum
The X-band segment of spectrum can help meet the Defense Department's need for reliable coverage and robust transmission in satellite communications services.
Military under the gun on unmanned aerial system mishaps
A series of mishaps involving unmanned aerial systems operating in Southwest Asia has Army and Air Force officials revisiting key operational procedures.
Sturdy containers offer shelter from the storm for network equipment
The concept of rugged equipment that can withstand extreme terrain, weather and battlefield conditions has broadened to include containers capable of protecting network communications equipment.
Navy lays course for Second Fleet migration to NMCI
The Navy’s Second Fleet Commander will use the Navy Marine Corps Intranet to support its newly established Maritime Operations Center in a move to further collaboration and boost cybersecurity capabilities.
New processors power embedded systems
New processors make it possible to run symmetric multiprocessing applications on boards in control consoles, navigation systems, sensors and weapons systems.
DISA aims for smooth operations across business lines
Bobbie Stempfley, chief information officer of the Defense Information Systems Agency, discusses efforts to make DISA’s operations environment more efficient, transform its business management environment, and deal with the challenges of cloud computing.
DISA to rely on existing contracts
The Defense Information Systems Agency isn’t just trying to increase efficiency with its technology base. The agency's procurement team is building a strategy based on avoiding the creation of new contracts.
DISA's rebalancing act
Shifting demands, funding setbacks and the agency’s BRAC relocation pose new challenges to DISA’s recent gains in service delivery.
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