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More cyberattacks disable Ukrainian websites
Wednesday’s denial-of-service attacks on government, financial sites resemble earlier ones attributed to Russia.
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DOD's AI portfolio skews toward research, GAO reports
A recent watchdog report tallies nearly 700 projects that are mostly in the R&D phase.
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Space acquisitions could see more 'discipline' from Biden pick
Frank Calvelli, the nominee for the first ever assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition and integration, said better program management was key to keeping procurement on-time and on budget.
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DOD bets on small businesses to improve industry competition
Part of the plan includes leaning in on other transaction agreements while increasing oversight of defense industry mergers and acquisitions.
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What does a CR mean for DOD tech talent?
The Defense Department and military services often rely on pay incentives to recruit and retain tech talent, and these could be hampered by long term stopgap funding.
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Overclassification and CMMC
After taking over the Pentagon's cyber security program for contractors, CIO John Sherman wants to zero-in on controlled unclassified information.
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Mike Bloomberg named chair of Defense Innovation Board
The former New York City mayor and billionaire replaces Mark Sirangelo.
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F-35 program seeks cyber reinforcements
To improve the joint strike fighters' defenses against cyber attacks, the program office responsible for it wants an open system design solution.
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Multibillion Army headset program is 'alive and well' despite delays, secretary says
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth also said she could envision changes to the cross-functional team structure of Army Futures Command, with the possibility of sunsetting some teams and creating others.
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Former lead of CMMC resigns amid legal drama
Katie Arrington, who was previously the chief information security officer for acquisition and sustainment, has resigned from her post.
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DOD wants more software factories
Defense officials outlined plans to make the Air Force's Kessel Run a model across the department.
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CMMC gets a new home in the Pentagon
The Defense Department has shifted responsibility for its unified cybersecurity program for contractors to the chief information officer.
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DOD's testing chief wants cloud contracts to allow for more security checks
The Defense Department's Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation recommended commercial cloud contracts be renegotiated to include independent cyber assessments.
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DOD debuts office to help It 'move faster' on AI
Officials provided an update on their nascent work to synchronize AI efforts across the CDO, JAIC and DDS.
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Defense industry struggles with capacity, report says
In its annual Vital Signs report for 2022, the National Defense Industrial Association, found that disruptions from COVID-19 continued to exacerbate workforce challenges.
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Paying for the shift to zero trust
The National Security Agency has been working with the Pentagon's CIO to understand how agencies might be able to fund their journeys to zero trust.
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Army Materiel Command looks to advanced manufacturing to improve readiness
Army Materiel Command is planning to implement advanced manufacturing techniques from the depots to the battlespace to help produce parts where needed.
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DIU boasts more rapid acquisition agreements but fewer new programs in 2021
The Defense Innovation Unit awarded out 72 new prototype contracts, but transitioned out only eight technologies – a dip compared to 2020.
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DISA's assistant to the director to retire in April
Maj. Gen. Garrett Yee, the Defense Information Systems Agency's assistant to the director, is retiring this spring.
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