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Defense Department

Carter Officially Opens DIUx Boston

7/26/2016

BOSTON – Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter officially opened the Defense Innovation Unit-Experimental in Boston July 26, and unveiled a slew of new efforts to enhance the Pentagon’s outre…

Defense Department

Analysts: Next President Must Make 'Tough Choices' on Future of U.S. Military

7/26/2016

The next president of the United States will face difficult national security decisions as crises flare up around the world and military budgets are squeezed, experts said July 26. Both a Clinton or T…

Global Defense Market

Air Force Secretary: European Reassurance Initiative Moving Forward

7/26/2016

As Russia continues to intimidate its neighbors across Europe, the U.S. Air Force is remaining steady in its commitment to provide presence and reassurance in the region, said the service's secretary …

Defense Contracting

Pentagon Chief Sees Role for U.S. Contractors in Rebuilding Iraq, Syria

7/27/2016

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina – Contractors could play a major role in efforts to stabilize and rebuild cities in Iraq and Syria after they are recaptured from the Islamic State, Secretary of Defen…

Budget

Advisory Panel: Incoming Administration to Face Fiscal Tsunami

7/24/2016

Before every change of administration, government agencies harbor grand expectations for new leadership and a fresh vision of the future, although transformational ideas on how to manage a headstrong …

Defense Contracting

Insider Threats a Looming Issue for Government Contractors (UPDATED)

7/25/2016

Government contractors must devote more resources and attention toward insider threat programs within their companies, a Deloitte executive said. “Developing strategies so that employees know wh…

Strategic Weapons

Future ICBM: Industry Predicts ‘Low Risk’ Development

7/25/2016

The nation’s top defense contractors are drafting bids in anticipation of an Air Force request for proposals to develop the next generation of nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles.…

Cybersecurity

F-35's Vulnerabilities to Cyberattacks Provide Cautionary Tale

7/7/2016

When it comes to protecting new weapon systems from cyberattacks, the Air Force can learn from the mistakes it made on the F-35A program, the senior service official in charge of network operations sa…

Navy News

Despite Cost, Navy 'Laser-Focused' to Deliver Ohio Replacement Sub by 2031 (UPDATED)

7/8/2016

Two senior Navy officials said July 8 that the service is dedicated to delivering the next generation of ballistic missile submarines by 2031, and is looking into every cost-saving measure they can to…

Budget

Clash Brewing Over Congressional Proposal to Create Nimbler Military Commands

7/6/2016

As the House and Senate begin the process to reconcile vastly different defense policy bills, House Armed Services Ranking Member Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., hinted that he is weighing support for Senat…

Missile Defense

Official: Money ‘Not An Issue’ for Future of Air Force Nuclear Deterrent

7/21/2016

The Air Force will get the funding it needs for nuclear modernization, a top service official said July 21. “The money is not the issue,” Lt. Gen. Jack Weinstein, Air Force deput…

Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Secretive Pentagon Office Looking at Commercial Self-Driving Vehicles

7/13/2016

As companies like Tesla and Google are developing self-driving cars, a secretive Pentagon office is hoping to utilize this type of commercial technology for the Army and Marine Corps. “We’…

Infotech

Rogers: National Security Agency Becoming ‘FEMA of the Cyber World’ (UPDATED)

7/14/2016

Following major cybersecurity breaches nationwide, the National Security Agency is increasingly being called upon to advise both government offices and the private sector, said the head of the United …

Training and Simulation

Industry Groups, Florida Lawmakers Working to Keep Defense Jobs in Orlando

7/14/2016

The simulation technology industry in Central Florida generates $6 billion a year in economic activity and employs 75,000 workers.  The steady growth of military-focused simulation, training and …

Global Defense Market

New Rivals Ending Western Defense Market Dominance

7/1/2016

Among airborne icons in the global defense market, it is hard to top the F-16 in representing the long history of U.S. export dominance. Some 40 years since its first flight during the Cold War’…

Air Power

Presidential Helicopter Approaches Key Milestone

7/1/2016

After years of delays, the Navy and Marine Corps are on the cusp of replacing the service’s aging fleet of presidential transport helicopters. The services’ effort, which has been more th…

Air Power

Marine Corps Moves Forward On King Stallion Program

7/1/2016

As major program milestones loom, the Marine Corps is working in earnest to develop and test the CH-53K King Stallion. The heavy lift helicopter, which is being built by Sikorsky, will replace the se…

Global Defense Market

NATO States Boost Maritime Security to Counter Russia

7/1/2016

As tensions with Russia grow, the United States and its NATO allies are reinforcing their commitment to strategic issues, including maritime security. In a brief by the Atlantic Council’s Brent…

Navy News

Navy Sees Future Combat Power in Information Networks

7/1/2016

Concerned about the growing capabilities of potential adversaries, the Navy and Marine Corps see platform networking, automation and multi-mission payloads as ways to stay ahead of emerging threats. B…

Homeland Security

Want a Secure Border? Open Up the Coffers

7/1/2016

Watching the recent House Homeland Security subcommittee hearing on border technology brought to mind the oft-quoted Yogi Berra axiom: “It’s déjà vu all over again.” T…

Budget

War Funding Battle Could Rage Into Next Year

7/1/2016

The controversy surrounding overseas contingency operations funds has pitted the White House, Senate and House of Representatives against one another. The political battle over OCO accounts might not …

Defense Contracting

Small, Mid-Sized Firms Face Ethics Hurdles

7/1/2016

Industries, and the companies which operate within them, adapt to changing market conditions. Companies that fail to heed this central tenet of business management often fail.   The extractive i…

Land Forces

Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Market on Downward Slide

7/1/2016

As the Army and Marine Corps prepare to take delivery of their first batches of joint light tactical vehicles this fall, the land services have few other major programs in the works, and truck manufac…