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US Space Force wants funding for a new mission — tracking ground targets
The ongoing, SWAC-led analysis is weighing options for a space-based GMTI program that could be funded as soon as fiscal 2024.
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Head of US Air Force’s space research will help design the Space Force’s satellite constellations
Col. Eric Felt, currently the director of the Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicles Directorate, is taking on a new role as deputy executive director of the Space Force's Space Architecture, Science and Technology Directorate.
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US Cyber Command will use new academic engagement network to tackle cyber challenges
The new academic engagement network will also serve as a recruiting tool for Cyber Command, especially in filling out the civilian ranks.
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Air Force Research Lab pushes new Space Force tack on hybrid architecture
As the Space Force moves to make its systems more resilient, the Air Force Research Lab is prioritizing the science and technology that will enable that transition.
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US condemns deadly Houthi drone attack on UAE oil facility near Al-Dhafra
The attack took place a short distance from Al-Dhafra Air Base, a military installation that hosts U.S. and French forces.
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Britain to upgrade communications on Cyprus military base
The U.K. will build a new communications facility on one of two bases it maintains on the Eastern Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus, a British Defence Ministry spokesman said.
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A yearlong continuing resolution will hinder unmanned systems integration
Failure to pass funding bills will create a domino effect that will harm U.S. national security for years to come by damaging the growing unmanned systems industry.
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Following procurement cut, the Army is looking to add funding back in 2022 for aerial jamming pod
The Army updated its capability document for the MFEW-Air Large system.
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Pentagon tech chief says new rapid experimentation reserve is moving forward
Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu expects to be able to kick-start the new Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve in fiscal 2022 with some help from congressional appropriators.
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US Army plans to make big advances in cloud initiatives this year
The Army's first tactical cloud environment outside of the U.S. will be located in the Pacific.
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Army readies to deliver first set of Strykers with 50-kilowatt laser weapons
The U.S. Army nears initial fielding of a powerful laser weapon on Stryker combat vehicle.
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In change, Army to allow file downloads for Army 365 email on personal devices
Users should see changes take effect "in the next few days," said the Army's top IT official.
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Three ways the Pentagon can create an automation first culture
Automation has the ability to transform the DoD, but to do so it must become a mission-critical priority on the same level as cybersecurity and other top initiatives. The time to do that is now.
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Ellen Lord joins GEOST board of directors
GEOST, a mid-sized space company based in Tucson, AZ, announced today it has appointed former Pentagon acquisition and sustainment chief Ellen Lord to its board of directors.
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US Space Force considers purchasing weather data as a service
As it looks to replace the legacy Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, the U.S. Space Force may issue a solicitation for a new space weather data procurement effort later this year.
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Online survey finds hacking to be the number one concern of government IT workers
Public sector survey respondents no longer believe insiders are the greatest threat.
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Inspector General criticizes documentation on Pentagon’s artificial intelligence project
The DoD must document contract management for Project Maven, or risk capturing lessons learned for efforts in the future, the Pentagon's inspector general said.
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President nominates new chief for National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
If confirmed by the Senate, the current director of intelligence for the Joint Staff would take over the NGA, the intelligence agency in charge of analyzing and distributing geospatial intelligence for the national security community.
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The US Army sees a future of robots and AI. But what if budget cuts and leadership changes get in the way?
Four years into Army Futures Command, experts say the effort is on track, but they warn that leadership changes, potential budget cuts and a few contracting and technological hiccups could put it at risk.
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Northrop looks to adapt electronic attack system for smaller ships
Northrop Grumman is looking to adapt its SEWIP Block 3 capability built for Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to smaller ship types.
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What will the US Space Force be able to do with its new GPS III variant?
The U.S. Space Force has yet to launch all of the GPS III satellites at its disposal, but work on new, more powerful versions is already underway.
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New in 2022: A changing outlook for air warfare in US Central Command
The Air Force is pivoting to a longer-range role in the Mideast that depends on drones.
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Naval Surface Warfare Center invests in additive manufacturing prototypes
The Pentagon believes new additive manufacturing techniques could help them protect military technologies from tampering or intrusion.
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Eying military gains, France goes big on national quantum technology
Mastering quantum technology is an “absolutely strategic interest” for France’s national defense, said Defense Minister Florence Parly.
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Security forces airmen step up anti-drone training after recent attacks in Iraq, Syria
CENTCOM's commander said last year that threats from small drones are “the most concerning tactical development" since the rise of the improvised explosive device.
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DoD well on its way to creating data centric future, says chief data officer
If the DoD maintains is current data journey, it should remain the best in the world, according to a top department official.
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