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- Cyber Security
DoD taking stabs at phishing attempts
DoD taking stabs at phishing attemptsMilitary officials are holding their staffs accountable for phishing breaches.
- Sensors
Boeing, BAE to develop electronic warfare suite for F-15
Boeing, BAE to develop electronic warfare suite for F-15The Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System will replace the legacy Tactical Electronic Warfare System.
- IT/Networks
Open hybrid clouds: A new approach to cloud computing
Open hybrid clouds: A new approach to cloud computingThis new approach to cloud computing helps ensure data and app portability for military planners.
- IT/Networks
CIA stands up first new directorate in 50 years
CIA stands up first new directorate in 50 yearsThe Directorate for Digital Innovation will advocate new technologies across the agency.
- Cyber Security
Commentary: A cyber sitrep
Commentary: A cyber sitrepThe retail industry accepts a certain amount of loss as "inventory shrinkage." Is it time to accept cyberattacks as a similar cost of doing business?
- C2/COMMS
Defense Logistics Agency raises Harris radio contract by $100M
Defense Logistics Agency raises Harris radio contract by $100MThe increase allows access to spare parts for a variety of Harris tactical radios.
- Unmanned Systems
Thales unveils new modular UAV
Thales unveils new modular UAVThales has unveiled its new Watchkeeper X modular UAV.
- Mobility
DISA preps for mobile device management recompete
DISA preps for mobile device management recompeteDISA officials are embracing commercial tech and capabilities to cover DoD mobility needs from soldier to executive.
- IT/Networks
Virtualization plays key role in DoD IT savings
Virtualization plays key role in DoD IT savingsThe Defense Department was able to save $260 million through IT reform over a four-year span, according to the GAO.
- Cyber Security
DoD explores automating cybersecurity
DoD explores automating cybersecurityFast-changing cyber threats require rethinking network security, including where automation can replace human operators.
- Robotics
Saab, BAE team up for mineclearing robot
Saab, BAE team up for mineclearing robotSaab and BAE Systems have signed an agreement to develop a mine clearance system.
- Cyber Security
Capitol Hill testimonies paint a grim cyber picture
Capitol Hill testimonies paint a grim cyber pictureDoD officials and outside experts alike are not optimistic about the U.S. state of cyber readiness.
- ISR
Pentagon blocks JSTARS move to demo phase
Pentagon blocks JSTARS move to demo phaseThe Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System recap needs more work, according the Defense Acquisition Board.
- ISR
Alion wins $49M Navy ISR contract
Alion wins $49M Navy ISR contractAlion will provide rapid design, engineering and fabrication of ISR components for PED, SIGINT and more.
- Cyber Security
Raytheon wins $1B DHS cyber contract
Raytheon wins $1B DHS cyber contractRaytheon will support and continue developing the DHS's Einstein breach detection and prevention system.
- DISA
DISA's JIE lead stepping down
DISA's JIE lead stepping downOne of the Defense Department's key leaders on the Joint Information Environment will leave Oct. 2.
- Unmanned Systems
Decision on enlisted RPA pilots expected early next year
Decision on enlisted RPA pilots expected early next yearFor years, the Air Force has had an officer at the stick when one of its remotely piloted aircraft takes off.
- C2/COMMS
Harris wins littoral combat ship contract
Harris wins littoral combat ship contractHarris Corp. will supply two electronic support measure suites for two new ships.
- Cyber Security
US and China edge toward cyber detente
US and China edge toward cyber detenteThe U.S. and China may emerge from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit with some progress made on cyber concerns.
- IT/Networks
Firm combines battery and armor plate for troops
Firm combines battery and armor plate for troopsBy incorporating a battery into ballistic plates, Marines and soldiers can cut the weight they carry into battle.
- Budget
DoD warns troops, civilians of possible government shutdown
DoD warns troops, civilians of possible government shutdownCongress faces an Oct. 1 deadline to reach a budget deal or a stopgap measure to stave off a shutdown.
- Cyber Security
US-China cyber treaty not a done deal
US-China cyber treaty not a done dealChinese president Xi Jinping has arrived in Washington, but it's not clear if a cyber arms deal is near.
- ISR
Pentagon intrigued by breakthrough in cloaking technology
Pentagon intrigued by breakthrough in cloaking technologyAcademic researchers say they have made a major breakthrough in invisibility with a "dielectric metasurface cloak."
- IT/Networks
eLine Military Program for nursing gets $1M boost
eLine Military Program for nursing gets $1M boostTexas A&M has received funds supporting online Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs focused on Texas-based veterans.
- IT/Networks
DEAMS: Accenture wins $73M financial management contract
DEAMS: Accenture wins $73M financial management contractThe Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System streamlines the Air Force's accounting, putting it on the path to auditability.
- Data
Pentagon hoping to automate (some) cybersecurity
Pentagon hoping to automate (some) cybersecurityCould automating some network defenses improve DoD cybersecurity?
- UAS/ISR
Marines get a closer look at Black Hornet Nano
Marines get a closer look at Black Hornet NanoThe palm-sized micro unmanned aerial vehicle could function as personal surveillance systems.
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Battle in the cyber domain is the least understood kind of warfare, says LTG Mark Bowman. -- C4ISR & Networks Conference.
C4ISR & Networks Editor Barry Rosenberg honors the six winning programs of 2015.
Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Scott Shaw, explains how JBC-P is bringing real-time text and chat to the battlefield. See more: c4isrnet.com/joint-battle-command-platform/
Army PEO C3T Maj Gen. Dan Hughes discusses why realtime situational awareness on the battlefield is a critical enabler for maneuver commanders. See more: c4isrnet.com/joint-battle-command-platform/
MAJ Stephen Dail, Brigade Communications Officer (S6), 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division talks about Ensuring Command and Control Capabilities for the Brigade Combat Team during NIE 15.1 at Ft. Bliss.
NIE: C4ISR & Networks Editor Barry Rosenberg on the who, what, where, when and why for NIE 15.1
The Fire Scout UAS lands on a pitch, demonstrating its ability to land aboard ship.
One of the key goals of DARPA's Ground X-Vehicle Technologies (GXV-T) program is improving the survivability of ground-based armored fighting vehicles through crew augmentation.
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- Net Defense blog
Small business must address cyberattack risk
Small business must address cyberattack riskRecent analysis indicates the 40 percent of cyberattacks launched against corporations target companies with 500 or less employees.
- Business Viewpoint blog
How to protect and strengthen C4ISR systems
How to protect and strengthen C4ISR systemsOur military can create and sustain better C4ISR through an overarching, five-component integrated methodology.
- Net Defense blog
CyberCon 2015: Why it's worth your time
CyberCon 2015: Why it's worth your timeCyberCon 2015 will provide tactical approaches to addressing cybersecurity issues, focusing on public/private collaboration.
- Net Defense blog
Cyber: The decade's defining battle
Cyber: The decade's defining battleThe cyber battle may be overshadowed more conventional conflicts, but it is no less important.
- Business Viewpoint blog
DoD's big bets on big data
DoD's big bets on big dataBig data opportunities continue for contractors who can add to intel gathering, analysis and cybersecurity for defense agencies.
- Net Defense blog
The key to C4ISR mission success: Commercial networks
The key to C4ISR mission success: Commercial networksWireless communications are an essential part of mission success, and military planners need to consider commercial network solutions.
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