Defense Systems

DARPA to develop offensive cyberspace capabilities

The Defense Department's advanced research arm has been given additional funds and directed to focus on military cyberspace applications.

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DOD must redesign its network defenses, cyber chief says

The Defense Department must restructure how it defends its networks and manages security, says Gen. Keith Alexander.

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First Android device certified for Pentagon personnel

DISA has approved the Streak 5 mini-tablet for use by the Defense Department, opening the way for other Android platforms in government.

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DOD runs interoperability tests on commercial JTRS radios

JTRS program engineers recently tested several commercial radios' ability to operate through the Soldier Radio Waveform.

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DOD ponders next steps after GMR cancellation

The JTRS program will replace the canceled Ground Mobile Radio with an existing commercial radio.

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Part of the JTRS AMF program is restructured

The DOD's Airborne, Maritime and Fixed radio system is being trimmed and reshaped to keep costs in check.

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Army adds TIGR to battle command systems

The TIGR tactical information sharing system will soon be a part of the Army's new suite of battle management software.

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Better acquisition rules would speed JTRS development, general says

The new head of the JTRS program discusses how revised acquisition rules will speed its development and deployment.

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Army officials discuss new UAS developments

Recent exercises and new technologies highlight the increasing capability of the Army's unmanned aerial systems.

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Army shows off very first WIN-T production vehicles

The Army rolls out the production version of its WIN-T Increment 2 command and control vehicles.

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Army program for secure Android kernel technology gets attention of NSA and White House

A new security development for the Android operating system opens possibility for widespread deployment of smart phones in military and civilian government applications.

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Army debuts slimmer Nett Warrior 'phone'

The Army's Nett Warrior system undergoes a radical facelift with much of the old equipment eliminated for newer technology.

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Army PEO Integration shifts, creates new command

The Army is creating a new command, the Director, System of Systems Integration, to manage new technologies and the Army's Network Integration Evaluation exercises.

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Unmanned, manned aircraft harmonize at Army demo

The Army exercise showcased data sharing and control capabilities between unmanned, manned and ground systems.

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Army to deploy enterprisewide logistics sytem

The Global Combat Support System, one of DOD's largest ERP deployments, would allow soldiers to track deliveries of vital supplies to the battlefield.

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Panetta heightens military security for Sept. 11

DOD has put all its facilities in the United States and some areas overseas on increased threat awareness for the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

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DISA: Data center consolidation makes for stronger network defense

DOD's data center consolidation project will save money and improve network efficiency and security, DISA officials say.

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Cyber defenders study the art of cyber war

New educational opportunities provide cyberspace professionals with greater insight into threats and teach them to protect vulnerable infrastructure.

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Army Signal Corps marches efficiently into the 21st century

The Army Signal Corps is upgrading its training, equipment and roles to support cyberspace operations and get away from its draft-era mentality.

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Learning lessons from Stuxnet before it's too late

A new class of cyber weapons, like Stuxnet, will have a long-term impact on critical infrastructure protection policy, experts at the Defense Systems Summit said.