The Defense Intelligence Agency is preparing workers and defense technologies to help the Department of Defense fully embrace artificial intelligence technology, according to a DIA official. Terry Busch, the DIA's division chief of integrated analysis and methodologies within the directorate for analysis, said his agency developed the Machine-Assisted Analytic Repository System for an Agile approach […]
The National Reconnaissance Office has begun crafting new interface standards to ensure that the data gathered by its spy satellites, including signals and geospatial intelligence, can be fed directly to the Joint All-Domain Command and Control System. Speaking at a Mitchell Institute-hosted webinar, NRO Deputy Director Maj. Gen. Michael Guetlein said the collaboration with the […]
The Department of Defense has adopted NowSecure's automated compliance testing software into its mobile applications across the military. NowSecure, a mobile app security and privacy software company, developed the National Information Assurance Partnership Mobile App Vetting Solution to help the Pentagon rapidly test for NIAP compliance. "Mobile has been a particularly challenging spot because when […]
A group of representatives has proposed the USA Telecommunications Act, a bill aimed at funding 5G wireless technologies to combat national security threats posed by Chinese telecom groups. Specifically, the bill will provide $750M in funds to a grant program under the National Telecommunications and Information Administration in support of nationwide 5G network deployment and use. […]
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the National Reconnaissance Office are hustling to expand and mature their approaches to cybersecurity. Chris Brown, the NGA's deputy chief information security officer, said the agency wants to "catch up quickly" in adopting supply chain risk management processes and tools. He said that while the budget is not large, the Intelligence […]
The Small Business Administration has transitioned to telework and adjusted its scale to accommodate the flood of new network users amid the coronavirus pandemic. SBA Chief Information Officer Maria Roat said the agency was able to transition quickly because of previous information technology and cloud modernization efforts. “We just flipped over without missing a beat, […]
The next National Defense Authorization Act could include about 30 percent of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission's recommendations on cybersecurity policy, according to a co-chairman of the commission. Rep. Mike Gallagher said the CSC is working with relevant congressional committees and subcommittees to implement its recommendations, which includes more than 80 points on cyber policy. The […]
Mark Lewis, director of defense research and engineering for modernization, revealed that the Department of Defense has bumped hypersonics down its priority list in favor of microelectronics. During an Air Force Association livestream event, Lewis attributed the shift in priorities to the fact that year-long efforts have already established a better trajectory for hypersonics. Lewis […]
The Marine Corps has announced plans to discard some legacy weapons and communications systems to achieve a more network and cloud-oriented military. Ken Bible, the Marine Corps' deputy chief information officer, said some traditional systems, such as amphibious assault vehicles and vertical lift pieces, will not be funded. "We're trading artillery and cannons and tanks […]
The Department of Defense and its Norwegian counterpart have entered into an agreement called Tactical High-speed Offensive Ramjet for Extended Range to facilitate the development of ramjet propulsion technologies. In a press release, the DoD said THOR-ER is aimed at developing and integrating “advancements in solid fuel ramjet technologies into full-size prototypes that are affordable, […]
