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DOD CIO touts a ‘pipeline’ of JWCC task orders and future zero trust options
Pentagon CIO John Sherman said the new Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability contract will be part of a “choose your own adventure” strategy for zero trust adoption in the Defense Department.
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Pentagon network chiefs are putting automation to work
Tireless cyber tools can patrol parts of DOD’s networks, tools, and applications where hackers like to hide.
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DISA seeks toolkit to implement a key piece of its zero trust framework
The Defense Department's information technology agency is asking for info on software products for a potential contract to support its Comply-to-Connect Program.
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Army looks to bring $22B headset program into production in 2025
After years of delays and program adjustments, the Army has a new time frame for rolling out its augmented reality headset to troops.
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AFRL wants white papers for $500M quantum information science solicitation
The Air Force’s scientific research component issued a broad agency announcement calling for the research, design and development of quantum technology.
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DOD components on the clock to certify compliance with classified access rules in the wake of Discord leaks
Defense agencies have until May 2 to ensure IT systems are in compliance with a Defense Department memo outlining procedures for safeguarding classified materials.
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Space Force should look to the private sector to fill data gaps, watchdog says
The Space Force currently has blindspots in its understanding of objects in space that can potentially be resolved with the help of a growing commercial sector, a new report says.
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Pentagon lags on software buying reforms, GAO says
A GAO report has found that DOD has yet to implement several recommendations from advisory boards towards achieving its modernization goals.
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DOD wants innovation to counter drone swarms
The Defense Department is planning a July outreach event to find new solutions from industry that can counter AI-enabled drone swarms over land, sea and air.
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Space Force is building a virtual training ground for space conflict
In an interview, chief of space operations notes China’s efforts to jam and intercept orbiting satellites.
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Soldiers can now steer robot dogs with brain signals
A small sensor tucked neatly behind the ear allowed soldiers to mentally guide robotic quadrupeds.
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DISA wants a new platform to oversee diverse cloud networks
The agency is looking to quickly prototype an on-premise infrastructure to help manage a range of disparate compute environments amid the stand-up of the JWCC cloud contract.
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The Army is putting all its network efforts under one roof
By October, Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications-Tactical is expected to absorb network portfolios from its sister PEO for enterprise services.
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The Marines are launching a software factory
Factory director Lt. Col. Charlie Bahk discussed plans to launch at the Army’s facility in Austin, Texas.
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How the Pentagon mobilized to support tech startups after bank failure
The failure of Silicon Valley Bank presents the Defense Department with warnings—and opportunities.
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Pentagon looking to make sure SpaceX doesn’t abandon them in war
Spooked by the company’s new limits in Ukraine, military leaders are mulling new types of contracts.
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Vendors prepare to spend more on cybersecurity under new rules
Despite some complaints about the White House's new tack, industry leaders say most recognize the need for better defenses.
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Sketching out the rules for offensive cyber operations
The White House released the first-ever National Cybersecurity Strategy this week. It leaves the door open for more defined use cases for cyber operations.
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Could the Pentagon use a little ChatGPT?
The Air Force’s top tech leader said the AI technology, or something like it, could help “rapidly pull together information” such as figuring out who’s in charge of an organization.
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Pentagon didn't check risks before authorizing cloud services, watchdog finds
An audit conducted by the Defense Department’s inspector general found agency components “may be unaware of known vulnerabilities and cybersecurity risks associated with operating their systems or storing their data.”
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