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Mark Pomerleau
Mark Pomerleau is a former editorial fellow with GCN and Defense Systems.
Defense Systems
IARPA wants intel tools that can predict the future
IARPA is interested in proposals ranging four broad topics – anticipatory intelligence, analysis, operations and collection – to better integrate intelligence.
- Mark Pomerleau
Defense Systems
DARPA looks to improve tracking of objects in space
The Pentagon's research arm has a plan to increase fidelity in tracking satellites, other assets and debris in orbit.
- Mark Pomerleau
Defense Systems
Vermont Guard gears up for major cyber exercise
The Guard, preparing for the large Vigilant Guard cyber exercise in protecting critical infrastructure, is asking for contractor assistance in spinning up a cyber range.
- Mark Pomerleau
Defense Systems
Carlin: U.S. is looking to unite on cyber deterrence
The assistant attorney general provided additional insights into what a whole-of-government strategy in cyberspace might look like.
- Mark Pomerleau
Defense Systems
Cyber Command getting closer to full deployment
Military officials tell Congress of progress in building the cyber mission force and provided examples of military operations in cyberspace.
- Mark Pomerleau
Defense Systems
Army Forces Command looking for cyber and EW support
The command is seeking support from industry for improving its cyber and electronic warfare operations.
- Mark Pomerleau
Defense Systems
DOD looks to develop a preemptive approach to network defense
The Joint Force Headquarters for the DOD Information Network, a subordinate command of Cyber Command, is developing a strategic plan for defending its networks around the world.
- Mark Pomerleau
Defense Systems
Cyber forces prepare for an attack on a grand scale
In the annual Cyber Guard exercise, DOD worked with organizations across all sectors to simulate the response to a coordinated cyberattack.
- Mark Pomerleau
Defense Systems
To keep pace, military targets rapid prototyping and faster acquisition
Officials have expressed exasperation over the bulky acquisition process, which does not scale at “cyber speed.”
- Mark Pomerleau
Defense Systems
Analytics could be the key to cyber defense
DOD officials talk about the automated, big data tools that could do a lot to protect DOD networks.
- Mark Pomerleau
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Widespread battle-ready wearables likely still far off
Despite technology improvements, an Air Force scientist says a majority of wearable devices aren’t ready for the field.
- Mark Pomerleau
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Army looks to boost security, bandwidth with network modernization
Officials say open standards, cloud architectures are keys to making their network more efficient and effective.
- Mark Pomerleau
Defense Systems
SAIC wins big Cyber Command support contract
SAIC will be providing a raft of support duties as the prime contractor under a recent deal totaling up to $460 million
- Mark Pomerleau
Defense Systems
Navy wants drones to help drones
The Office of Naval Research is looking for other unmanned platforms to provide data transfers and refuel unmanned surface vehicles at sea.
- Mark Pomerleau
Defense Systems
Bluefin’s SandShark a new breed of small, versatile underwater drones
The autonomous UUV, weighing less than 15 pounds, is capable of a variety of missions, including operating in swarms.
- Mark Pomerleau
Defense Systems
Drone maker demos a detect-and-avoid system for its lead UAS
Reaper and Predator manufacturer General Atomics puts its Due Regard Radar to the test, while also achieving a new flight endurance record for the Reaper.
- Mark Pomerleau
Defense Systems
Air Force looking for next-gen sensors
AFRL puts out a call for technologies to improve targeting via new electro-optical sensors for ISR and situation awareness.
- Mark Pomerleau
Defense Systems
Air Force: Cyber is a factor in future air superiority
Two studies point out that cyber activities and a changing threat landscape are having an impact on how the service approaches operations in air and space.
- Mark Pomerleau
Defense Systems
Air Force turns its attention to small UAS platforms
The proliferation of small systems present a threat, but also an opportunity, the service says in a recently released 20-year plan for small UAS.
- Mark Pomerleau
Defense Systems
Air Force wants to tap into commercial satellite capacity
The Air Force released a request for information for Pathfinder 3, which is intended to provide the warfighter flexible access to commercial and military satellite capability.
- Mark Pomerleau