Defense
DOD's AI portfolio skews toward research, GAO reports
A recent watchdog report tallies nearly 700 projects that are mostly in the R&D phase.
Defense
Space acquisitions could see more 'discipline' from Biden pick
Frank Calvelli, the nominee for the first ever assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition and integration, said better program management was key to keeping procurement on-time and on budget.
Acquisition
The Army's top buyer wants to test limits of flexible software spending
Douglas Bush, the Army's newly confirmed acquisition chief, wants to do more to reform how the service buys and sustains software.
Cybersecurity
Russian hackers are hitting cleared defense contractors, security agencies warn
The two-year campaign targeted sensitive but unclassified information stored by defense industrial base companies.
Defense
DOD bets on small businesses to improve industry competition
Part of the plan includes leaning in on other transaction agreements while increasing oversight of defense industry mergers and acquisitions.
Defense
What does a CR mean for DOD tech talent?
The Defense Department and military services often rely on pay incentives to recruit and retain tech talent, and these could be hampered by long term stopgap funding.
Defense
Overclassification and CMMC
After taking over the Pentagon's cyber security program for contractors, CIO John Sherman wants to zero-in on controlled unclassified information.
Cybersecurity
F-35 program seeks cyber reinforcements
To improve the joint strike fighters' defenses against cyber attacks, the program office responsible for it wants an open system design solution.
Defense
F-35 program seeks cyber reinforcements
To improve the joint strike fighters' defenses against cyber attacks, the program office responsible for it wants an open system design solution.
Defense
Multibillion Army headset program is 'alive and well' despite delays, secretary says
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth also said she could envision changes to the cross-functional team structure of Army Futures Command, with the possibility of sunsetting some teams and creating others.
Cybersecurity
Former CMMC Lead Resigns Amid Legal Drama
Katie Arrington, who was previously the chief information security officer for acquisition and sustainment, has resigned from her post.
Defense
Former lead of CMMC resigns amid legal drama
Katie Arrington, who was previously the chief information security officer for acquisition and sustainment, has resigned from her post.
Defense
DOD wants more software factories
Defense officials outlined plans to make the Air Force's Kessel Run a model across the department.
Digital Government
CMMC Program Moves Under Defense CIO
The Defense Department has shifted responsibility for its unified cybersecurity program for contractors to the chief information officer.
Defense
CMMC gets a new home in the Pentagon
The Defense Department has shifted responsibility for its unified cybersecurity program for contractors to the chief information officer.
Defense
DOD's testing chief wants cloud contracts to allow for more security checks
The Defense Department's Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation recommended commercial cloud contracts be renegotiated to include independent cyber assessments.
Defense
Defense industry struggles with capacity, report says
In its annual Vital Signs report for 2022, the National Defense Industrial Association, found that disruptions from COVID-19 continued to exacerbate workforce challenges.
Defense
Army Materiel Command looks to advanced manufacturing to improve readiness
Army Materiel Command is planning to implement advanced manufacturing techniques from the depots to the battlespace to help produce parts where needed.
Defense
DIU boasts more rapid acquisition agreements but fewer new programs in 2021
The Defense Innovation Unit awarded out 72 new prototype contracts, but transitioned out only eight technologies – a dip compared to 2020.
Defense