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
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.
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
Citing cyber risk, Pentagon watchdog wants to pause JRSS
A new report from the Defense Department's operational test and evaluation director says the Joint Regional Security Stacks program is undermanned and should be halted until security issues are resolved.
Modernization
DOD closes in on 100 percent Windows 10
The Defense Department is sending the message that it doesn't want to pay for expensive out-of-support operating system solutions.
Digital Government
JEDI leaves room for other clouds
The DOD's big commercial cloud contract allows for other cloud migration efforts, a senior Army official says.
Modernization
Army rethinks network design
Leaders of the Army's Network Cross-Functional Team highlighted a two-year plan to design a new integrated tactical network through experiment and rapid prototyping.
People
Shanahan touts Army Futures Command
Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan implored all of DOD to "remove obstacles" from the path of Army's new modernization command, Futures Command.
People
Army extends higher pay, colonel rank to new cyber entrants
The Army is opening higher ranks and pay grades to cybersecurity specialists who join the Army in hopes of bolstering the cyber mission force.
Digital Government
Air Force wants to make 'Kessel Run' standard in tech acquisition
The Air Force's CTO Frank Konieczny said the service is considering a directive that every acquisition have a Kessel Run-like agile development component.
Acquisition
Army Futures Command to set up DIU-like innovation lab
Army Futures Command hopes to streamline the acquisition process with its own innovation arm and a new CTO.
Modernization
PEO structure survives Army Futures reorg, for now
The new Army Futures Command aims to meld all of the service's modernization efforts under one command, but for now the Army program executive officer structure will remain in place.
Cybersecurity
Army cyber protection teams upgrade training with a 'real' city
A task force from the Army cyber protection teams face off against industrial control systems in a week-long cyber training exercise.
Cybersecurity
Army Cyber Command looks to expand its scope
Lt. Gen. Stephen Fogarty, ARCYBER's new leader, says the mission is really "information dominance operations."
Modernization
Army pushing new communications capabilities in late 2018
After a yearlong assessment, Army tech leaders outline plans to modernize their networks, including a re-tooled risk management framework.
Digital Government
Army Futures Command to make its home in Austin
Army leadership announced that Austin, Texas, will be the new home of its modernization command, taking advantage of the city's built-in tech-centric culture.
Cybersecurity
Army Cyber Command brings on first direct-commissioned officers
The first successful recruits of a pilot program to commission cyber talent are getting ready to serve.
Acquisition
Congress, GAO signal OTA oversight
Lawmakers join the Government Accountability Office in asserting greater oversight and review over "other transaction authority" awards.
Acquisition