Modernization

Womack renews objections to JEDI cloud

At a May 1 funding hearing, Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) said he wants the Pentagon to consider multicloud options for the $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure program.

Modernization

DOD's AI hub looks to push out new solutions

Defense Department CIO Dana Deasy said the Joint AI Center plans new capabilities for fiscal year 2020.

Digital Government

Senators wonder why we need Space Force

Lawmakers are worried about more bureaucracy and overlap, and some missing pieces to the Space Force plan.

Modernization

JEDI cloud deal down to AWS and Microsoft

A Defense Department probe into conflict of interest relating to its $10 billion cloud buy didn't find anything to derail the solicitation. An award could be coming in mid-July.

Cybersecurity

National Guard looks to industry for weekend cyber warriors

The National Guard wants to increase cybersecurity capacity by attracting exiting servicemembers and full-time private-sector professionals.

Cybersecurity

Air Force to roll out new cyber job category

The Air Force plans to roll out new workforce categories, including cyber, this summer, according to Secretary Heather Wilson.

Modernization

Army lab builds AI robots for situational awareness

The Army Research Laboratory is tinkering with unmanned AI-driven robots that can scan a scene for enhanced warfighter awareness.

Cybersecurity

Weak links in the defense supply chain

A panel of industry experts told Congress about the widespread ignorance many defense contractors have about the cybersecurity integrity of their own supply chains.

Modernization

DOD AI chief: 'Grave misperceptions' about military programs

The head of the Defense Department's Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, Lt. Gen. John Shanahan, said misunderstandings stymie much-needed discourse around emerging tech.

Cybersecurity

Shanahan names cyber as top modernization priority

In March 26 testimony to Congress, acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan pointed to cyber modernization as a key element of DOD's $750 billion top-line budget request.

Acquisition

USAF's Kessel Run looks to industry for developers

The Air Force's agile software delivery system wants to expand its employee base, and is turning to industry for more people.