Defense Systems

DISA takes lead in Defense enterprise infrastructure

Army Lt. Gen. Carroll F. Pollett outlines the Defense Information Systems Agency's top priorities for information sharing and agency collaboration.

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Apps for Army winners revealed

Apps for Army competition yields winners that address physical training, mental health, disaster relief, mapping and recruiting.

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Afghanistan documents leak stirs debate, apathy in public opinion on war

With the release of 92,000 classified files on the Afghanistan theater, the public is responding with renewed bitterness toward the ongoing conflict while Washington worries about the effects.

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DOD invests in tomorrow's UAV and sensor features

Funding will help universities explore advanced technology in unmanned aerial vehicle and sensor projects.

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Joint Forces Command leader replaces Petraeus at CentCom

Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis to take the reigns at U.S. Central Command while Army Gen. David Petraeus takes over in Afghanistan.

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Navy sets sights on workers with strong business skills

The Navy is seeking professionals who understand business fundamentals and collaborate well at all levels.

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Counter-IED office stresses the need for inter-agency cooperation

The federal government must work together internally and share information to support the troops, JIEDDO official says.

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Defense budget constraints force hard acquisition decisions

As the Defense Department shaves down its budgets, particularly within acquisition, it’s becoming harder to balance costs with the logistics of implementing new technologies, according to a panel of defense officials.

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Army exercises display future of battlefield communications

Proof-of-concept exercises at the White Sands Missile Range show progress of integrated and joint radio programs and an associated aerial network layer.

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Navy tightens cybersecurity training rules

The Navy secretary has issued a directive requiring the Navy and Marine Corps to ensure that their cybersecurity workforce complies with information assurance requirements.

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Forward march: Army e-mail overhaul still a go

Army CIO Jeffrey Sorenson is working with the Defense Information Systems Agency to get enterprise e-mail off the ground.

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Forward march: Army e-mail overhaul still a go

Army CIO Jeffrey Sorenson is working with the Defense Information Systems Agency to get enterprise e-mail off the ground.

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Cyber Command lays groundwork for rapid deployment of resources

Challenges facing the Cyber Command include getting up to speed, determining the definitions and roles in cyber defense, and streamlining acquisition processes.

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Cyber shield for private sector sparks Big Brother fears

The National Security Agency's new program to shield the networks of privately owned utilities and other critical infrastructure companies has some people worried that it's a step toward a surveillance state or a government power grab.

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Virtual simulations help hone survival skills

Military leaders, industry officials and academics are working together to develop simulated environments that can help soldiers reduce the threat posed by improvised explosive devices.

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Secrecy could be weighing down military info-sharing

The Defense Department is intent on maximizing capabilities of those technologies, particularly in the realm of information-sharing, where being connected is saving lives.

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Secrecy could be weighing down military info-sharing

The Pentagon's tradition of keeping information close to the vest is key to operational security, but is it hindering much-needed information-sharing?

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Navy CIO assuming new cyber role

Rob Carey takes on the new post as director of strategy and policy at Navy Fleet Cyber Command, working directly under Commander Vice Adm. Bernard McCullough.

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Navy CIO assuming new cyber role

Rob Carey takes on the new post as director of strategy and policy at Navy Fleet Cyber Command, working directly under Commander Vice Adm. Bernard McCullough.

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Return to sender: Rethinking the Army's e-mail ambitions

Enterprise e-mail represents a positive step for the Army and DOD, but what will it take to get it done?