People
Radio astronomy and aeronautical telemetry don’t mix
Competition for limited spectrum pits radio astronomers against the FAA and airline industry.
People
Intercepts
Walter Reed wounded warriors A-76’d?; Three-headed dog of hell and Dan Quayle; AHLTA AWOL at Walter Reed?; Big bucks for AHLTA PR.
People
The battle for spectrum
Growing demand and a finite supply of radio frequencies could force confrontation — and compromise — between the U.S. government and competing global interests.
People
Navy Department kicks off planning for NMCI follow-on
The Marines also seek contractor support to help it develop Next Generation Enterprise Network requirements.
People
Intercepts
Chinese checkers; Why bother with passwords?; What the heck does LGS mean?; What does 1105govinfo mean?
Modernization
Industry sends DOT mixed message on GPS backup system
An aviation group supports shutting down the land-based Loran navigation system, but Boeing said the system could be useful if GPS services were disrupted.
People
Experts to talk anti-IED methods at conference
The Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization will hold a three-day conference in April to discuss major issues in the battle against IEDs.
People
DOD clarifies RFID requirements
A new rule mandates the use of radio frequency identification tags even on low-value shipments from low-volume suppliers.
Cybersecurity
Sandia backhacker wins $4.3 million judgment against Sandia Labs
The former employee of Sandia National Laboratories started detecting attacks against Sandia networks in 2002
Modernization
DISA budgets $205.2 million for NCES over three years
The agency also plans to spend nearly $270 million on DOD networking programs and more than $113 million on spectrum initiatives, according to its three-year spending plan.
People
DISA to pay $1.2B for network protection
Defending against insider threats puts squeeze on budget.
People
Intercepts
DLA's DVD disintegrator; DOSA shines on Sun and Dell; DISA in, Navy out on Centrixs; The White House's digital TV problem; You are not allowed to look at what we're showing you.
Cybersecurity
DISA could spend close to $1B on security over three years
The agency's plan emphasizes increased defense against insider threats and protection of DOD's classified network.
Modernization
DISA plans new top-secret presidential network
The network and a multimedia Crisis Management System will serve multiple fixed locations, Air Force One and the presidential helicopter fleet.
People
DOD seeks $6.4B for counter-IED efforts
President Bush said the Joint IED Defeat Organization will use the funds to develop and procure technologies that destroy improvised explosive devices before they detonate and to train U.S. forces to detect and disable the devices.
People
Bush asks for $716.5B DOD budget
The fiscal 2008 amount includes a $93.4 billion 2007 supplemental budget request, prompting the House Armed Services Committee's chairman to vow to ensure “the spending is justified."
Modernization
DISA picks Vion for 'on demand' storage buy
The $700 million storage buy is the second award in the agency's push toward a utility-based approach to technology services.
People
Vendors await Space Command RFP
EDS, Verizon and Northrop Grumman say they will pursue the command’s Uniform Communications project, which aims to provide a single, unified network serving 19 command sites.
People
DISA launches second NCES collaboration tool procurement
The agency also taps the Google-powered Intelink search tool for DOD-wide use.
People