Digital Government
The US Military Can’t Train To Fend Off the Worst Cyber Attacks on Infrastructure — Yet
Digital wargames that ‘truly represent a realistic and relevant threat’ are coming in 2019.
Digital Government
The Pentagon Wants to Get Its Hands on the Technology Behind Bitcoin
Blockchain technology promises secure, tamper-proof and even faster communications and data transfer.
Digital Government
Pentagon Shakes Up Silicon Valley Outreach
Defense Secretary Ash Carter gives DIUx new leaders, a new office and a promotion.
Digital Government
The Futuristic Aircraft That May Replace the Black Hawk Will Fly Next Year
But don’t expect the V-280 or SB-1 to hit battlefields until after 2030 — unless their builders find other customers first.
Digital Government
The Increasingly Automated Hunt for Mobile Missile Launchers
The trick is training computers to filter the normal from an ocean of imagery, alert human analysts sparingly, and learn from their feedback.
Digital Government
As Pentagon Dawdles, Silicon Valley Sells Its Newest Tech Abroad
A trio of tech CEOs say red tape and onerous requirements undermine Ash Carter’s outreach efforts.
Digital Government
Pentagon: F-35 Will Still Fly, Despite Software Flaw
Officials say the plane can fly without the aircraft’s enormously complex diagnostics system.
Digital Government
Navy IT Official: Laws Aren’t Flexible Enough for Emerging Technology
Technology is evolving too rapidly for legal policies to keep up, and it’s hindering the military’s ability to meet its mission, the Navy's deputy CIO says.
Digital Government
Here’s What the Pentagon Wants Its Satellites to Do in 15 Years
The ability to take on new missions will help tomorrow’s constellations survive war in space.
Digital Government
Pentagon Chief May Upgrade CYBERCOM to Full Combatant Command
As network warriors pound away on ISIS in the battle for Mosul, Carter says it’s time to consider full-COCOM status for cyberwarfare.
Digital Government
Defense Secretary Pitches Austin Techies on Pentagon Work
Ash Carter continues his outreach tour to robotics labs and startup centers.
Digital Government
Pentagon CIO Wants Congress to Make it Easier to Bring in Tech Talent
One of the biggest tech challenges facing the department is retaining the IT workforce, says Terry Halvorsen.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Wants Tech Companies to Pitch Cyber Products
The Defense Department is inviting “innovative” companies to present their products to government this summer.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Cut Off Access to Personal Email to Fight Malicious Messages
Employees could not log on to commercial webmail services from the military's network for about 48 hours last week.
Digital Government
Is ‘Technically Acceptable’ Good Enough for Pentagon’s New $17.5B IT Contract?
DISA’s decision to evaluate proposed services using LPTA definitely has raised some eyebrows.
Digital Government
Pentagon Taps Google’s Eric Schmidt for New Innovation Brain Trust
The new advisory board aims to help DOD be more like Silicon Valley
Digital Government
Defense Chief to Silicon Valley: We’re on the Same Side
As the FBI-vs.-Apple battle heats up, the defense secretary makes his own pitch to the tech industry.
Digital Government
US Now Launching Cyberattacks Against ISIS, Defense Secretary Says
This battle for Mosul ultimately will be the biggest U.S. operation in Iraq since the end of the last war.
Digital Government
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Is Still Riddled with Bugs
The Pentagon’s top testing official has weighed and measured the F-35 and found it wanting.
Digital Government