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Vendors Showcase 5G-Enabled Smart Warehouse Tech at Naval Base Coronado

Wireless technology vendors have demonstrated their 5G solutions to Department of Defense and U.S. Navy officials at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, California. The DOD is currently working to create a 5G-powered smart warehouse at the military installation, with a focus on transshipments between shore facilities and naval units.  Lance Spencer, client executive vice […]

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Robert Johnson

Lawmakers Direct GAO to Review Delays in Modernizing USAF’s Tactical Network

Lawmakers on Tuesday demanded an update on the Air Force Link-16 network’s modernization, which they said has fallen behind its goals. Rep. Jim Langevin, who chairs the House Armed Services cyber subcommittee, called on the Government Accountability Office to conduct a review that would spotlight the challenges facing modernization efforts, Inside Defense reported Thursday. The […]

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Michael Hill

Former CISA Director Chris Krebs Joins Rubrik’s CISO Advisory Board

Chris Krebs, formerly a top homeland security official, has joined zero trust company Rubrik as the chair of its chief information security officer advisory board. As head of the newly created board, Krebs will help private and public-sector organizations address the rise in ransomware and other cyber threats, Rubrik said Monday. Rubrik added that the […]

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Robert Johnson

Kendall Says More Drones to Compensate for Having Fewer Crewed Aircraft

Fielding economically-priced drones alongside a leaner fleet of manned aircraft is crucial to maintaining the U.S. Air Force’s superiority amid the rising threat from peer adversaries like China, according to Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall. He explained that lower-cost unmanned aerial systems would bridge the capability gap created by downsizing the service’s fleet of crewed […]

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Michael Hill

Navy Holds Commissioning Ceremony for USS Oregon Fast-Attack Submarine

The U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Oregon, a Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, during a ceremony on May 28. A live stream of the event at Naval Submarine Base New London is available on the DVIDS website. The new submarine is the third Navy ship to bear the name Oregon. The first was a brig that entered […]

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Robert Johnson

Navy’s IT Consolidation Effort Has Saved $150M Since 2020 Launch, Official Says

The U.S. Navy has reportedly saved $150 million since it launched its Cattle Drive information technology consolidation effort in 2020. According to a Navy memo, Cattle Drive is intended to accelerate the service’s modernization by phasing out obsolete, unproductive and unsecure IT systems and applications. The Navy wastes billions of dollars in creating and maintaining […]

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Robert Johnson

USSF Conducting Market Research on Space-Based ISR Capabilities

The U.S. Space Force will meet with industry to learn about what space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance offerings are available on the market, according to top service officials. Lt. Gen. Chance Saltzman, the deputy chief of space operations for cyber and nuclear, said that such interactions with industry and the broader intelligence community are important […]

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Jerry Petersen

Space Force Chief Says Enhanced Ballistic Missile Defense Capabilities Expected by 2027

Gen. Jay Raymond, the chief of space operations, on Tuesday told senators that the U.S. Space Force’s billion-dollar investments in new space systems would start paying dividends in 2027 when more satellites have been put in orbit. Defending the service’s 2023 budget proposal, the general said that current efforts seek to give United States satellite […]

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Michael Hill

DOD’s Heidi Shyu Says DIU to Get More Funding, New Director

Defense Undersecretary Heidi Shyu on Thursday assured lawmakers the Defense Innovation Unit enjoys “strong support” from the Pentagon and said she is pleased with what the agency has accomplished. The Department of Defense’s research and engineering leader, however, acknowledged DIU officials’ frustration with their limited budget, Breaking Defense reported Friday. Shyu’s statements came after DIU […]

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Michael Hill

DOD Announces Leadership Shakeup in Research and Engineering Office

The Department of Defense has announced a shakeup in its research and engineering senior leadership team.  Three directors in the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering will be re-designated as deputy chief technology officers. The move is aimed at helping the military transition its laboratory technology into operational capabilities, the DOD […]

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Robert Johnson

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