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Enterprise e-mail has new transparency, DOD official says
The Army's Enterprise e-mail may be temporarily paused, but it still offers financial clarity and is pushing defense IT innovation, the deputy Army CIO said.
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What do you got for us, DOD asks of industry?
DOD is looking to industry, other agencies to insert cutting-edge technology into long-standing doctrine.
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Reinstatement of CIO board first step in honing DOD IT strategy
The Defense Department is revamping governance of its IT systems, starting with a refresher for the DOD CIO executive board.
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Wars wind down, but counter-IED agency sees more bombings
The war in Afghanistan may be winding down, but that isn’t stopping the Defense Department’s anti-IED agency from planning for a future that virtually promises continuously evolving bomb threats.
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DOD's 2013 budget and the evolution of the defense industry
The defense industrial base may need to adjust its offerings as DOD gives cybersecurity increasing importance.
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Unmanned systems, S&T get the knife in 2013 defense budget
The Air Force seeks to restructure some unmanned aerial programs and science funding is down millions from $12.2 billion in fiscal 2012.
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Future of unmanned systems uncertain, but hopeful, says robotics official
Unmanned systems and robotics may become a lesser priority as the wars draw down, but innovation will continue, DOD official says.
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Army narrows in on top priorities as fiscal cuts hit
Doug Wiltsie, the Army's new PEO-EIS leader, has significant plans for guiding the service through the tough times to come.
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Budget cuts won't inhibit Army contracting workforce growth
The Army is building up its contracting military occupational specialty to grow its acquisition workforce.
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Air Force takes hard look at structure as budget crunch looms
The Air Force must overcome a number of challenges it faces in ISR, including data processing and training.
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Intelligence director warns of spreading cyber threat
National Intelligence Director James Clapper cited threats posed by Iran, China and Russia as dangers Congress must address.
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NATO struggles to build effective cyber defense
The global security organization is running behind in establishing cybersecurity policy.
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Military trying on bomb-proof underwear for size
The Army and Marine Corps are testing out ballistic undergarments to protect deployed troops against IEDs.
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DOD's counter-IED arm faces future challenges
The Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization's future may be in question as the war in Afghanistan draws down, but it's role in fighting IEDs is as critical as ever, a top officer said.
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Panetta's vision of DOD of the future: Lean, mean military machine
With hundreds of billions of dollars in budget cuts coming down the pike, the Defense Department could look vastly different by the end of the next decade.
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DOD should take caution in the cloud, defense board warns
DOD should move carefully but decisively to adopt cloud computing and carry out data center consolidation, board advises.
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Army to conquer soldier tech challenges with greater innovation
The Army is looking for innovation and collaboration to keep pace with rapidly changing challenges.
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Android headed to DOD’s classified networks
The National Institute of Standards and Technology and DOD could allow Android mobile devices onto classified networks in the next six months, according to an Army official.
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DARPA awards contract for ad-hoc smart phone network
DARPA and SAIC are set to develop a new mobile ad-hoc network for smart phone use.
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Air Force to award NETCENTS 2 in 2012, official says
The long-delayed NETCENTS-2 contract vehicle is set to be awarded this year, says the Air Force's acquisition chief.
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