Defense
The Army’s network is changing. But it still ‘needs work’
The service’s modernization chief said future war will be a conflict of systems where command and control will be central.
Cybersecurity
The 2024 defense policy bill has a lot of cyber
Other provisions touch on diplomacy and nuclear command and control, among other things.
People
Looking for tech talent? Broaden your search, IC chief says
The nation’s 18 intelligence agencies should look beyond the nation’s capital if they want to get and keep the best cyber workers, said Adele Merritt.
Emerging Tech
Only 3D printing can get the Navy’s submarine plan back on track, admiral says
U.S. cannot build and support the subs it needs “without going to additive manufacturing.”
Defense
How the war in Ukraine is reshaping US Army modernization
The rapid evolution of electronic warfare and drone tactics have the service tweaking its acquisition plans.
Artificial Intelligence
The CIA’s data-challenged AI imperative
Mastering the technology is key to being able to “disrupt those entities that do not,” said an agency cyber policy official.
Defense
Connect everything? Leaders need to get specific first
Hazy visions of data flowing seamlessly around the battlefield won’t get the job done, says the Air Force general for C2 systems.
Defense
Cyber on the battlefield is about more than IT
The Army successfully tested zero trust in a classified environment during a multinational military exercise.
Defense
Space Force needs more cyber operators for weapons systems, chief says
Protecting weapons platforms is a primary concern for Space Operations Command, says its vice commander.
Defense
Pentagon CIO prepares to take over 5G network portfolio
The plan is to build on existing test programs, like smart warehouses, while exploring new territory.
Artificial Intelligence
NSA ‘recently completed’ AI strategic study, director says
Outgoing chief Gen. Paul Nakasone looks back, forward, and pushes for Sec. 702 authority.
Defense
The Pentagon’s innovation arm has a new chief and a new strategy
‘DIU 3.0,’ now under SecDef review, aims to embed teams in the combatant commands.
Defense
Job 1 for makers of anti-drone defenses: write good software
Pentagon buyers are looking for control systems that are reliable, easy to use, and simple to update.
Defense
Doing business with the Navy shouldn’t be ‘artificially hard,’ research chief says
Rear Adm. Kurt Rothenhaus said making contracting easier is a top priority.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon lays out plan to boost its cyber workforce
The four-year implementation plan stresses development, recruitment, and retention to fill needed cyber positions.
Defense
How the US is using open-source intel to track Russia's war in Ukraine
Analysts are moving beyond who-what-when-where to "really focusing on the why,” a senior defense intelligence official said.
Data
Get serious about data, US intelligence leaders tell agencies
ODNI’s new three-year plan aims to turn data-gathering from afterthought to key asset.
Cybersecurity
Navy gets new cyber categories
The move will make it so cryptologists and IT professionals no longer have additional duties in cyberspace operations.
Emerging Tech
Satellite data could boost border security, disaster response
Homeland Security relies on satellite imagery for its missions—and it wants more.
Defense
Pentagon outlines upcoming contractor cybersecurity plan
Expect the congressionally mandated strategy by year’s end, DOD CISO says.
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