Modernization
Marines prep for combat support with simulation
At Camp Pendleton's Battle Simulation Center, Marines are tested in operational support using simulation tools that recreate combat.
Acquisition
Congress clarifies 'critical function' definition
The fiscal 2012 National Defense Authorization Act may provide a little more clarity to the blurry term of “critical function.”
Cybersecurity
Hacktivists may target feds working on WikiLeaks case
An Internet consultant says Anonymous chat rooms may be cooking up a revenge against a few people connected to Pfc. Bradley Manning's hearing.
Modernization
Defense bill threatens data center, enterprise e-mail efforts
The 2012 defense bill contains language that could block DOD-DISA partnerships in cloud and enterprise e-mail.
People
Defense Authorization bill clears Congress
President Obama had earlier seemed poised to veto bill over prisoner detainment provisions, but now looks ready to sign.
Digital Government
Gates calls out Congress
The former Defense Secretary calls for Congress members to learn to compromise.
Digital Government
Veto threat lingers for defense bill
The Defense Authorization bill is almost ready for the White House, but detainee provisions could trigger a veto.
Acquisition
Lawmakers block contractor disclosure of political support
The Obama administration considered requiring political contribution information in contract bids, a proposal that raised a lot of concern in Congress and industry.
Digital Government
Defense financial office gets new exec
Recent Defense Department senior executive service appointments include a post in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller).
People
Navy network RFP postponed
The Navy has long been expected to release its final NGEN RFP on Dec. 21, but it appears that's no longer the case.
Digital Government
Army prepares to slash nearly 9,000 civilian jobs
Cuts come from 70 installations, 37 states and eight commands and agencies.
Acquisition
DOD memo: Outsourcing ban requires vigilance
A memo reminds defense agencies about current moratorium on public-private competition.
Digital Government
Navy leads DOD efforts in social media engagement honoring Pearl Harbor Day
The Defense Department, following the Navy's lead, has been using social media to interact with the public in commemorating the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
Acquisition
Acquisition cost savings: Geospatial agency to try new model
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency plans to launch a Managed Data Center Services Pilot to make IT buying easier.
People
DISA passes government audit test ahead of most of DOD
DISA's fiscal 2011 Defense Working Capital Fund financial statement has earned the agency its first "clean" audit designation.
People
DARPA names winner in shredder challenge
DARPA announces a winner for its shredded-document challenge, designed to find out more about handling and exploiting sensitive documents.
Digital Government
What does sequestration really mean for DOD?
The super committee's failure to identify $1.2 trillion in budget cuts was expected to trigger a nightmare for DOD, but is it happening?
Digital Government
Defense bill passes after lengthy debate
While measures pertaining to military detention of suspected terrorists dominated the debate, the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act will also affect defense IT.
Digital Government
Defense Authorization nears passage
Industry groups concerned about some provisions in the DOD's authorizing legislation.
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