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Modernization
Flexibility drives new Pentagon satellite plans
The military's new Wideband Global SATCOM program is a case study in balancing the need for speed with investment protection.
Modernization
DARPA builds Cyber Range to test security measures
DARPA’s National Cyber Range is automated to ensure that new concepts can be moved rapidly from a test bed to an operational environment.
Digital Government
DOD's reliance on commercial satellites hits new zenith
The military's ad hoc reliance on commercial satellites is prolonging efforts to meet warfighters' urgent demands for bandwidth.
Digital Government
Military could lose its technological edge, top official warns
The Pentagon's waning information superiority raises questions on future approaches to protecting its networks from attacks.
Digital Government
Meshing of US and allied defense sensors gaining importance
Networking of sensors could help bring about reduction in nuclear stockpiles, says military's vice chaiman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. James Cartwright
Digital Government
Data, communications dominate LandWarNet conference
The 2009 LandWarNet conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., brought together government and industry leaders to discuss pressing issues affecting the military's combat operations. Below are some highlights from the conference.
People
The Army's Gary Winkler: Master of change
Winkler explains why change is a natural state — and an imperative — for the service’s information technology portfolio.
People
Army IT exec weighs in on the service's technology programs, challenges
Gary Winkler, Army program executive officer for enterprise information systems at Fort Belvoir, Va., discussed a number of current initiatives, including the Logistics Modernization Program, in a recent interview.
Modernization
Navy aggressive in protecting networks from enemies
As commander of the Naval Network Warfare Command, Vice Adm. H. Denby Starling leads a 14,000-strong cyber force deployed worldwide to protect Navy information networks.
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