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.
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.
Modernization
Army preps for high-tech radio upgrade
As part of the service's 10-year network modernization plan, the Army Network Cross Functional Team will begin pushing solutions for its integrated tactical network starting in fiscal 2020 with deliverables beginning in 2021.
Modernization
JRSS procurement budget drops while Pentagon IT spending increases
The Joint Regional Security Stacks program’s buying budget could be cut in half to $88 million.
People
DOD slow-walking reorg, watchdog says
The Government Accountability Office found that the Defense Department lacked a proper analysis and transition plan to move certain duties from the CIO to the chief management officer.
Digital Government
Senators spar with Shanahan over $98 billion 'slush fund'
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan clashed with senators over the overseas contingency operations budget request.
Modernization
Army pushes cyber to the battlefield
The Army will begin integrating cyber efforts on the battlefield and implement a new system to give program managers more control over funding.
Modernization
Cyber forces, AI get a budget boost in 2020
The White House's 2020 budget request increases funds for military cyber forces and defense cyber workforce with carve outs for artificial intelligence investments.
Cybersecurity
DARPA takes on cyber defense with hackathons
Dr. Jennifer Roberts, program manager for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s information innovation office, talks about what cyber capabilities are in the works.
Cybersecurity
GAO: Cyber Mission Force teams need more training
The Government Accountability Office found that, despite ongoing efforts, Cyber Mission Force teams need more training and Cyber Command needs to improve plans to supply it.
Modernization
Army plans new cloud program office
The Army is gaining momentum in its overhaul of legacy systems, starting with new cloud and enterprise-as-a-service pilots and a new data strategy.
Modernization
Army points to system modernization focus for 2020
Army Under Secretary Ryan McCarthy said getting rid of and modernizing legacy systems is a key focus for 2020.
Cybersecurity
Why the cyber fast track is stalled at DOD
The Pentagon is having trouble hiring via the Cyber Excepted Service, thanks to too few personnel and a backlogged and complicated security clearance process.
Modernization
Army eyes enterprise-as-a-service model
The Army is expected to announce its implementation plans for moving to enterprise-as-a-service model in March.
Modernization