Defense

'Smart Sutures' Monitor Deep Wounds to Prevent Problems

  • By National University of Singapore

Marine Corps, CGI Enter $34 Million Contract To Update Inventory Tracking System

The Marine Corps Platform Integration Center will be expanded under the contract to use automated technology and Internet of Things connectivity to track equipment. 

  • By Alexandra Kelley

5G is ‘Going Live’ at Tyndall Air Force Base

Verizon’s next-gen communications capabilities will enable emerging technologies—and enhanced streaming for personnel.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Lawmakers Propose Expanding Cybersecurity Support for Commercial Satellite Companies

New legislation would direct CISA to create a one-stop clearinghouse to help inform such entities.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Microelectronics-Innovating Unit Gains New Designation from Defense Secretary

The classification enables the Pentagon to ensure that the “critical mission area remains relevant and viable.”

  • By Brandi Vincent

Impressed by 2022’s Record Research Budget? Wait ‘Til Next Year, DOD Undersecretary Says

Heidi Shyu says lawmakers are eager to fund Pentagon’s tech priorities.

  • By Patrick Tucker

Air Force Commits Millions for Wearables to Counteract Troops’ Exhaustion

Human monitoring devices could support military staff who work in extreme conditions.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Let’s Talk About 6G Policies, Panel Says

6G policies may be important in protecting Democracy.

  • By Patience Wait

Defense Officials Develop 5G-Enabled Medical Applications to Support Future Troops

Vendors were recently selected to push forward military telemedicine experiments.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Missile Defense Agency Updating Parts Of IT, Cyber Operations

The Defense subagency is looking for upgrades.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

Defense Officials Press Lawmakers For a 2022 Appropriation

Defense officials warned lawmakers that some programs and tech efforts could be delayed or eliminated if Congress fails to pass a 2022 defense spending bill soon.

  • By Lauren C. Williams

Pentagon Moves to Improve its Cybersecurity-Centered Engagement with Universities

A new consortium aims to enable deeper collaboration on digital challenges.

  • By Brandi Vincent

NSA, CISA, FBI Issue Joint Advisory Against Russian Hackers Amid Growing Tensions

The warning comes as a military build-up occurs at the Russian-Ukrainian border.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

Newly Uncovered Emails Intensify Republican Senator's Unease About DOD’s Cloud Contracts

A senior senator continued a back-and-forth with auditors over the Defense Department's now-canceled JEDI contract.

  • By Brandi Vincent
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Can Project Maven help shape acquisition policy?

The DOD's inspector general found that the lack of a formal documentation process for acquisition metrics and procedures could prevent future growth of Project Maven and similar projects.

  • By Lauren C. Williams

Air Force Improvises With 3D Printing to Overcome Supply Chain Challenge

A senior airman’s creative idea resulted in money saved and capabilities improved at Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Next National Defense Strategy Should Address Hybrid Warfare, Experts Say

Embracing innovative technology and more data sharing with allies should be part of the coming strategy, accordingto former Defense officials.

  • By Patience Wait

Army to Deploy Virtual Reality Capabilities to Combat Sexual Assault

Lessons on regulatory guidance and more will be provided through the potential new training.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Defense Official: Talent Tops Tools for Executing Data Strategy

The DOD’s chief data officer emphasized the importance of personnel over equipment for how the military is trying to obtain a data advantage over adversaries like China.

  • By Mariam Baksh

2022 Defense Authorization Bill (Once Again) Looks to Reform How DOD Buys Tech

National Defense Authorization Act provisions sparked support and skepticism from several experts.

  • By Brandi Vincent

The Pentagon’s Cloud War is (Finally) Nearing Conclusion

Following the end of the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract, a new effort is taking shape.

  • By Frank Konkel