Cybersecurity
NSA Pick Will Develop Cyber Retaliation Plans But Don’t Expect Government to Use Them
The other options for deterring cyberattacks aren't much better, though.
Ideas
How to Accelerate IT Modernization and Technology Innovation in Defense
Our military needs cutting-edge technology, but warfighters often find themselves generations behind.
Digital Government
Trump Calls for a Space Force, a Concept His Pentagon Opposes
The president’s words could reanimate a legislative proposal that the defense secretary and others thought they had killed.
Modernization
Protest on JEDI Cloud Support Contract Dismissed
The Government Accountability Office dismissed a bid protest filed in February against a $7 million sole-source cloud support contract related to the Defense Department’s JEDI Acquisition.
Modernization
Defense Agency To Begin Moving Classified Data to Amazon's Secret Cloud After Protest
Microsoft withdrew a bid protest that allows U.S. Transportation Command to begin migrating data to Amazon’s secret cloud region.
Cybersecurity
If War Comes, Russia Could Disconnect from the Internet. Yes, the Entire Country
Robust internal networks will keep the military and government operating, says Putin’s top IT advisor.
Modernization
Company Calls Out ‘Old Guard’ After Pentagon Cuts Its Nearly $1 Billion Cloud Contract
REAN Cloud sounded off after finding out from press accounts that its $950 million cloud contract had been slashed.
Modernization
Pentagon's Commercial Cloud Will Be a Single Award—And Industry Isn't Happy
The Pentagon released a draft request for proposal for what is expected to be its largest cloud acquisition to date.
Digital Government
Pentagon May Create a Combatant Command for Space
The Defense Department is also looking at major changes to speed up how it buys satellites.
Modernization
MilCloud 2.0 Meets Another Milestone
CSRA’s milCloud 2.0 can now host the most sensitive unclassified data across the Defense Department.
Modernization
Kushner Announces ‘Whole of Government’ Plan To Improve Health Tech
Presidential adviser Jared Kushner said the administration has a plan to prioritize access to and interoperability of patient health data.
Cybersecurity
On Offer: An Integrated Dashboard for Cyber Warfare
Lockheed previews its response to a Pentagon quest for a tool to coordinate cyber effects in the land, air, sea and space domains.
Modernization
Defense Department Drastically Cuts Nearly $1B Cloud Contract
Amid industry criticism following a $950 million cloud computing contract last month, the Defense Department limited its scope and reduced its size down to $65 million.
Emerging Tech
The U.S. is Accelerating Development of Its Own ‘Invincible’ Hypersonic Weapons
Russia isn’t the only country looking to build invincible hypersonic weapons. Here’s the latest on the U.S. efforts to send missiles and even aircraft five times faster than sound.
Cybersecurity
CYBERCOM Chief Nominee Plans Recommendation on NSA Split Within Three Months
Lt. Gen. Paul Nakasone has “no predisposed opinion” about the split, he told lawmakers.
Cybersecurity
CYBERCOM Leader Offers Advice for His Successor
U.S. Cyber Command's mission has already outgrown its capacity.
Modernization
Pentagon’s $1 Billion Cloud Deal May Signal New Era in Government Buying
Congress wants the Defense Department to buy technology faster. Now it's beginning to do just that.
Cybersecurity
Coast Guard Needs Fresh IT, People to Keep Networks Secure
The service’s head of Cyber Command outlines his strategy for updating old systems and getting personnel to rethink cybersecurity.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon R&D Funding Fell $4 Billion Short of Experts' Recommendations Last Year
While there's no magic number for R&D spending, the Pentagon is spending less than experts recommend.
Modernization