Cybersecurity
Pentagon bans sale of Chinese phones at military exchanges
The move is the latest salvo in the government's ongoing conflict with telecom companies Huawei and ZTE over concerns their devices could be used to facilitate Chinese government spying
People
Futures Command, coming this summer, needs a leader and a base
Army Secretary Mark Esper said the new Futures Command will help change the service's acquisition culture.
Cybersecurity
What the latest defense bill has to say about cyber
After a key subcommittee markup, the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act is now headed for the full House Armed Services Committee.
People
Trump names new Joint Staff CIO
President Donald Trump has nominated Air Force Lt. Gen. Bradford Shwedo to be the next Joint Staff CIO.
Modernization
Coast Guard begins transition to joint regional security stacks
The Coast Guard has recently embarked on DOD-wide initiative to increase security by 2019.
People
Will 'fourth estate' reforms at DOD save serious money?
Eliminating supporting defense agencies may not save enough money to hit cost-cutting targets, experts say.
Digital Government
Thornberry looks to shut down DISA
Defense reform bill calls for a 25 percent cut in back-office spending and the elimination of seven supporting agencies.
Digital Government
DOD drops second take on JEDI cloud RFP
The Defense Department is maintaining its plans for a single award cloud deal in a revised presolicitation.
Acquisition
Mattis: Cloud deal not tailored for Amazon
On Capitol Hill, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis sought to quell "rumors" that the Pentagon's planned single-award cloud acquisition was designed with Amazon Web Services in mind.
Cybersecurity
National cyber strategy could come by summer
The Pentagon is looking to enhance its cyber posture review to sync with the White House cybersecurity strategy, which could land in August, a top DOD official told Congress.
People
Defense Department names new CIO
Former JP Morgan CIO Dana Deasy will take over Defense Department IT in early May.
Digital Government
Is DOD overlooking its own innovators?
Silicon Valley has become synonymous with innovation, but government leaders might be missing out on what’s going on in their own labs.
Modernization
How will the CLOUD Act work?
The U.S. recently updated how it handles federal law enforcement data requests for foreign info stored by U.S. companies, but the full impact remains unclear.
People
Looking outside the Beltway for future tech talent
Leidos CEO Roger Krone is looking outside the Washington metro area for engineering and software hires.
Modernization
Deputy defense secretary says DOD will get its 'arms around' cloud
The Pentagon and industry base aren't on the same wavelength when it comes to acquisition reform and readiness, says the DOD's No. 2 official.
Cybersecurity
Marines take lessons from special forces in crafting cyber career path
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Robert B. Neller said long-term stability is key: "Once you’re, in you’re in."
Acquisition
Why the Army is wary of other transaction authority
Undersecretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy said that while agile acquisition authorities are welcome, there's a risk in using them.
People
Navy axes CIO office in reorg
Navy Undersecretary Thomas Modly announced his new role as Navy CIO, collapsing the previous office that oversaw IT guidance for the Marine Corps and Navy.
Acquisition
USAF head praises OTAs, but warns on micromanagement
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson told a Capitol Hill panel that she was pleased with new acquisition authorities, but said micromanagement is still slowing the pace of procurement.
Digital Government
Now's not the time for a Space Force, STRATCOM leader says
Following President Donald Trump's comments, U.S. Strategic Commander Gen. John Hyten said he loved the idea of a Space Corps, but America doesn't need one yet.
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