Modernization
Pentagon Says No JEDI Conflict, Narrows Field to AWS and Microsoft
The Pentagon’s Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud contract could be awarded by mid-July.
Modernization
When it Comes to Cloud Migration, Leave the Junk Behind
Not doing so will drive up cost and delay modernization, Army IT official Thomas Sasala said.
Artificial Intelligence
The U.S. Army Wants AI to Read Soldiers’ Minds
A new study from the Army Research Lab may help AI-infused weapons and tools better understand their human operators.
Emerging Tech
Another Launch Startup Gets Work from the Air Force
New Zealand-based Rocket Lab will orbit a trio of satellites as Pentagon hunts for cheap ways to put sensors in space.
Ideas
It’s Time To Make Data Strategic For Our Navy
The U.S. Navy’s future lethality depends on a new digital culture.
Cybersecurity
Problems with Pentagon’s Classified Data Access Could Put Lives at Risk
A new inspector general report highlights ongoing issues with how military branches are managing their secret network.
Cybersecurity
The Navy Is Assembling a Hacker Team to Fight Off Small Drones
Engineers, researchers, and hackers will seek ways to protect warships and bases from hobby-type drones modified to kill.
Artificial Intelligence
The Newest AI-Enabled Weapon: ‘Deep-Faking’ Photos of the Earth
Step 1: Use AI to make undetectable changes to outdoor photos. Step 2: release them into the open-source world and enjoy the chaos.
Artificial Intelligence
Without JEDI, Pentagon’s Artificial Intelligence Efforts May Be Hindered
The Pentagon won’t be able to maximize artificial intelligence’s true capabilities without an enterprise cloud solution, something it’s currently trying to contract out.
Artificial Intelligence
The Pentagon is ‘Absolutely Unapologetic’ About Pursuing AI-Powered Weapons
The controversy surrounding military artificial intelligence is rooted in “grave misperceptions” about what the department is actually trying to do, according to current and former Defense officials.
Artificial Intelligence
The U.S. Military Is Creating the Future of Employee Monitoring
A new AI-enabled pilot project aims to sense “micro changes” in the behavior of people with top-secret clearances. If it works, it could be the future of corporate HR.
Cybersecurity
Holding Government Contractors Responsible for Cybersecurity Is Trickier Than It Sounds
Experts told lawmakers the ever-growing list of subcontractors is a complexifier.
Cybersecurity
Air Force’s New Fast-Track Process Can Grant Cybersecurity Authorizations In One Week
The process is a mix of quick but comprehensive testing up front followed by continuous monitoring through the life of the app.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon To Explore Potential of 5G — and Its Made-in-China Hazards
Planned experiments will test the emerging wireless technology, even as leaders fret publicly about supply-chain risks.
Digital Government
Pentagon Watchdog Launches Probe of Acting Defense Chief's Boeing Ties
Shanahan welcomes the investigation pushed by Democrats and transparency group.
Artificial Intelligence
‘This is Not About Me and Google,’ Says Dunford, Who Will Meet Execs Next Week
Artificial intelligence businesses in China help an authoritarian government and erode America’s military advantage, the Joint Chiefs chairman said.
Modernization
Office In Charge of Trying Guantanamo Detainees Needs IT Support
The Office of Military Commissions is conducting market research on a $20 million IT support contract.
Digital Government
Space Force’s Projected Size Drifts Upward, Drawing Concern on Capitol Hill
Despite “lean” pledges, aides are skeptical about the size of the proposed branch and the number of generals who will lead it.
Modernization
Another Defense Agency Migrates Data to Amazon Cloud
The Defense Health Agency joins a growing list of defense agencies moving their data to the commercial cloud.
Ideas