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Navy picks leader for maritime intelligence center

National Maritime Intelligence Center connects several U.S. military intelligence operations, including those of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.

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Satellite system won't see space anytime soon

As current military satellites become obsolete, time is running out to get the new Mobile User Objective Satellite program off the ground. Now, the Navy is looking to Congress and the commercial sector for help.

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Haiti response proves interagency collaboration can work

Every once in awhile, a cataclysmic event will bring together the factions and defy federal compartmentalization.

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Navy lab to build smarter robots

The Autonomous Systems Research Laboratory will become the nerve center for basic research for the Navy and Marine Corps.

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DOD appoints new director for acquisition

Appointment comes in wake of findings by Congressional panel of poor DOD acquisition and procurement practices.

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Navy cyber leader expects proactive capabilities this year

Navy cyber command needs cultural change in view of network warfare, updated networks and technology to take on defense in the cyber realm.

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Army awards contract for next phase of WIN-T

Award represents next step for the WIN-T program, an important step for the Army transformation to an advanced, mobile, modular force.

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Air Force names new chief information officer

Brig. Gen. Ian R. Dickinson will head up communications and information activities at Headquarters Air Force Space Command.

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Battle in Afghanistan pits daily operations against congressional regulations

The struggle between meeting wartime needs and fostering transformation doesn't always have to hinder progress if the government can find a sweet spot in policy.

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Army cyber office going full steam ahead

An Army Cyber Directorate official says his office is making moves on cyber defense -- and is eager to do it better, faster and cheaper than the federal government status quo.

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Army prepares contract action on enterprise programs

As the Army moves forward with Global Enterprise Information Construct, new opportunities are cropping up for contracts for Army IT services.

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DOD IT nominee lacks military experience, but does that matter?

Teresa Takai's strong information technology and government background are enough to overcome her lack of military experience, industry officials say.

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China cyber threat looms large

The PACOM chief's warnings echo complaints from Google and GoDaddy about malicious Chinese Internet activity.

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Defense panel urges major improvements in DOD acquisitions

The Defense Acquisition Reform panel concludes that DOD's mishandling of acquisitions and procurement fails to fulfill current military's mission needs and contributes to massive cost overruns.

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DOD enterprise service structure in the works, official says

the guidelines will define and coordinate governance and creation of capabilities, official says.

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Joint health records project yielding important lessons

The joint health data exchange pilot project between the Defense and the Veterans Affairs departments is still in its early phases, but already has taught valuable lessons about interoperability, government officials working on the project say.

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Ongoing wars won't slow Army transformation, Casey says

Despite being mired in conflict, the Army remains committed to transforming from a Cold War-era force, general says.

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In the digital age, satellites are closing in on the crown

SatCom 2010 explores the most impressive discussions and new trends related to the military field.

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Next-gen tactical radios garner NSA approval

Program has been in the works for six years and will bring next-generation technology to the warfighter.

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NASA borrows a page from Defense situational awareness book

Emphasis on mission-enabling, situational awareness and integration echoes current areas of focus for Defense Department.