Defense Systems
Army taps General Dynamics for tactical IT hardware
Common Hardware Systems-4 contract will standardize Army procurement of tactical IT systems and services.
Defense Systems
DOD, FEMA coordinate disaster response
Agencies worked together to manage and coordinate rescue and recovery efforts connected to Hurricane Irene.
Defense Systems
Navy works to get IT systems shipshape
CIO says data-center consolidation, trimming of redundant applications, wireless devices and a cloud-based architecture are on the agenda.
Defense Systems
US faces complex challenges in Pakistan, commander says
The former top officer in Pakistan highlights the challenges of his recent assignment.
Defense Systems
Military CIOs take on network cleanup
Military service CIOs consider the challenges of moving their networks to a single DOD enterprise model.
Defense Systems
DISA to boost content delivery, data storage services
DISA is launching efforts to improve content delivery services and provide additional storage capacity to military users.
Defense Systems
DISA builds more security into military networks
DISA's program executive office for Mission Assurance and Network Operations is managing several of the agency's cybersecurity and network defense programs.
Defense Systems
DISA fine-tunes acquisition process to obtain better services
Agency works through feedback to improve contract process.
Defense Systems
Fighter plane-size UAVs mature rapidly
Two unmanned attack aircraft are shaping up to be the future fast-attack platforms to come.
Defense Systems
DARPA to develop GPS-free microchip navigation
The DOD's research arm is working on a variety of new systems that would allow troops and weapons to be located even when their navigation systems are being jammed.
Defense Systems
Military refines techniques to counter hostile drones
The possibility of meeting enemy unmanned aircraft on future battlefields has initiated a series of test to model ways to counter the threat.
Defense Systems
Army revises doctrine for battlefield bots
The Army is fitting roles for robots into its force structure and operational plans.
Defense Systems
Mobile command posts boost battlefield control
Two modified command and control vehicles are pushing enhanced situational awareness and connectivity to the edge of the battlefield.
Defense Systems
DISA expands portfolio of cloud-based services, security offerings
With its move complete, DISA is now focusing on providing its DOD customers with improved security and service.
Defense Systems
Nuke agency powers up staff with mobile tools, new processes
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency is streamlining its network operations and looking at mobile computing technologies for its global workforce.
Defense Systems
Coast Guard center helps steer network initiatives amid tight budgets
The Coast Guard's C4IT service center is helping the service manage its IT infrastructure.
Defense Systems
DOD to fast-track cyber acquisition
The Defense Department is revamping how it will develop and acquire cyber systems.
Defense Systems
Army tactical network gets a stress test
Evaluation tests will vet new systems slated to re-equip Army units before redeployment.
Defense Systems
Navy at-sea network passes key milestone
Critical design review moves Navy's CANES program moves closer to completion.
Defense Systems
Do smart phones put warfighters in more danger?
Security weaknesses in commercial mobile devices must be addressed before DOD can make them widely available on the battlefield.
Almost There!
Help us tailor content specifically for you: