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Army taps General Dynamics for tactical IT hardware

Common Hardware Systems-4 contract will standardize Army procurement of tactical IT systems and services.

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DOD, FEMA coordinate disaster response

Agencies worked together to manage and coordinate rescue and recovery efforts connected to Hurricane Irene.

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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.

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US faces complex challenges in Pakistan, commander says

The former top officer in Pakistan highlights the challenges of his recent assignment.

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Military CIOs take on network cleanup

Military service CIOs consider the challenges of moving their networks to a single DOD enterprise model.

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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.

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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.

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DISA fine-tunes acquisition process to obtain better services

Agency works through feedback to improve contract process.

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Fighter plane-size UAVs mature rapidly

Two unmanned attack aircraft are shaping up to be the future fast-attack platforms to come.

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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.

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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.

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Army revises doctrine for battlefield bots

The Army is fitting roles for robots into its force structure and operational plans.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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DOD to fast-track cyber acquisition

The Defense Department is revamping how it will develop and acquire cyber systems.

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Army tactical network gets a stress test

Evaluation tests will vet new systems slated to re-equip Army units before redeployment.

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Navy at-sea network passes key milestone

Critical design review moves Navy's CANES program moves closer to completion.

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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.