Ideas
Defense Department’s Secret Weapon for Network Security
Lessons civilians—or other organizations—can learn from how the military approaches cybersecurity.
Policy
After Hawaii False Alarm, Lawmakers Want President, Pentagon Involved in Missile Alerts
It should take more than a single employee to send such an alert.
Modernization
Optimization Is Next Step For Defense Department’s Health Records Platform
The Defense Department and the contractors building its $4.3 billion health records platform say they’re on schedule
Digital Government
Tech Is Central To Pentagon’s Management Reform
The new chief management officer, and his purview over IT, are part of bigger reform efforts at the Defense Department, according to a former official.
Digital Government
Pentagon Deputy Tapped For Powerful New Management Role
The chief management officer position would focus on business reform but include IT and data management responsibilities.
Ideas
How APIs Can Reshape the Defense Department Enterprise
By leveraging APIs, Defense stands to realize substantial increases in productivity and reductions in costs.
Emerging Tech
Here’s How to Stop Squelching New Ideas, Eric Schmidt’s Advisory Board Tells DoD
An exclusive preview of the Defense Innovation Board’s new recommendations for James Mattis.
Cybersecurity
As America’s Nukes and Sensors Get More Connected, the Risk of Cyber Attack Is Growing
Future nuclear weapons will be more sophisticated and better integrated with other equipment. That has benefits and drawbacks.
Modernization
Defense Department Halts Electronic Health Records Rollout
During an eight-week pause, the department will assess the program's successes and failures so far.
Modernization
Defense Department’s $500 Million Cloud To Go Live In February
CSRA moves up the launch date for milCloud 2.0, the on-premise cloud computing solution it’s building for the Defense Department.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Thwarts 36 Million Email Breach Attempts Daily
And you thought your inbox was dangerous.
Emerging Tech
Tomorrow’s Cargo Drones Won’t Look Much Like Today’s Helicopters
Boeing unveils a squarish, skeletal quadcopter to try out new unmanned-delivery concepts.
Emerging Tech
Industry Talks, Government Listens on Pentagon's E-Commerce Platform
Industry leaders told the General Services Administration the Pentagon’s e-commerce platform should balance efficiency with oversight.
Artificial Intelligence
How the (Likely) Next NSA/CYBERCOM Chief Wants to Enlist AI
A look at Lt. Gen. Paul Nakasone’s public statements about artificial intelligence, offense, and defense.
Emerging Tech
Did SpaceX or Northrop Grumman Screw Up a Secret Satellite Launch? It’s Classified
Anonymous sources say that the satellite has failed or fallen to earth.
Modernization
Pentagon Shuffles Cloud Steering Committee
The group shaping the department's cloud strategy gets a new chair and new faces.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Seeks Laser-Powered Bat Drones
A new contest seeks flight systems inspired by Mother Nature and powered by directed-energy beams.
Modernization
The Pentagon's Cloud Strategy Is ‘Evolving’
The department hasn't made a final decision on how many contracts it will award, a Pentagon spokesman said.
Digital Government
‘Surprising Capabilities’ Guru Tapped to Lead Air Force Acquisition
But assuming Will Roper wins confirmation, what will become of the Strategic Capabilities Office he helped create?
Cybersecurity