Defense
DISA faces down procurement challenges
An official for the defense support agency says procurement processes need to keep up with emerging technologies and new security standards.
Defense
The U.S. Army Is testing a data platform just for intelligence officers
It’s part of a larger effort to use commercial and cloud-based technologies to make the service more data centric.
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L3Harris wants to add drone data streams to night vision goggles
Improving image quality and broadening the amount of data feeds available are priorities for future versions.
Defense
DOD looks to update AI workforce contract
According to the request for information, the DOD sees potential improvement in how it supplements its workforce with industry experts.
Defense
Pentagon creates team to improve SecDef’s IT
A new directorate will serve as a bridge between the Office of the Secretary of Defense and IT service providers.
Defense
The Ukraine war is teaching the U.S. how to move intelligence faster
Part of it is better planning, part is new AI-assisted tools.
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Small radios on armored vehicles will be a big step toward the Army's networked future
The challenges include trying to install them and making sure they don’t run out of range.
Defense
Army climate plan relies on technology that doesn’t exist yet
The most “complex” aspect of the implementation plan is “building a force to operate in the future that still has to operate in the present,” officials said.
Defense
Soldiers can use their phones for work under new Army pilot
Unlike other Pentagon BYOD efforts, this one taps the cloud for a secure remote work experience.
Defense
DISA’s sweeping new plan takes aim at data silos, mistagged info
The Pentagon’s IT agency has policy and culture ideas to encourage freer, more secure info-sharing.
Defense
Air Force ready to take bids for $5.3B cyber tech vehicle
Unrestricted and small business pools are a feature in this procurement.
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The Pentagon’s watchdog is taking a closer look at DOD's records management and device use after missing Jan. 6 texts
The acting inspector general shared information about the review in response to a letter from a top senator expressing concerns about handling of messages related to the Capitol insurrection.
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Autonomous systems took center stage at AFA
The idea of teaming uncrewed systems with manned aircraft was a focal point in panels at annual conference, and on the showroom floor.
Defense
The U.S. military is buying electric jet-ski robots
Tests will see whether battery-powered personal watercraft can help with search-and-rescue
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U.S. soldiers offer a virtual help desk for Ukraine fighters
U.S. maintenance specialists communicate via encrypted chatrooms to help Ukrainians modify and repair weapons.
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The Air Force has a plan to #fixourcomputers and more
After airman complaints go viral, USAF CIO promises to make the service’s IT more generally reliable and capable.
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Defense firms sound inflation alarm as Congress mulls 2023 budget
One trade association says Pentagon would lose $110 billion in buying power.
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Space chief nominee worried about launchpad ‘traffic jams’
The Space Force will “need to look at other opportunities” as launch cadence grows, Lt. Gen. Chance Saltzman told lawmakers.
Defense
U.S. trails China in key tech areas, new report warns
Ex-Google, DOD leaders paint dire picture unless U.S. organizes to win technology races.
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DOD's game plan for inflation relief
A new memo from the Pentagon's pricing chief gives contracting officers a framework on how to help companies deal with the higher costs of everything.
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