Category: US DoD

Gen Keith Alexander: By shifting to a “cloud architecture,” the US would save money and be better placed to protect vital computer networks. – Regina Dugan, DARPA director: “in the coming years we will focus an increasing portion of our cyber research on the investigation of offensive capabilities to address military-specific needs,”

Gen Keith Alexander: By shifting to a “cloud architecture,” the US would save money and be better placed to protect vital computer networks. – Regina Dugan, DARPA director: “in the coming years we will focus an increasing portion of our cyber research on the investigation of offensive capabilities to address military-specific needs,”

The Pentagon’s researchers plan to bolster their efforts to create offensive weapons for use in cyberwarfare, reflecting a growing concern over digital threats, U.S. officials said Nov. 7. The U.S. government needed “more and...

Army looks to troops for smart-phone tech advice

Army looks to troops for smart-phone tech advice

Smart-phone technologies, already familiar to many young soldiers who are once and future gamers, might be changing the face of warfare. Deployed commanders are pleading for more devices equipped with minicomputers and programmed with...

Carter Nominated as Next U.S. Deputy SecDef

Carter Nominated as Next U.S. Deputy SecDef

President Obama will soon nominate Pentagon acquisition executive Ashton Carter to become deputy Defense secretary replacing William Lynn. Lynn is expected to step down as the Pentagon’s No. 2 civilian this fall after more...

Army Fields Next-Gen Blue Force Tracking System

Army Fields Next-Gen Blue Force Tracking System

The Army has fielded its next-generation friendly force tracking system to five operational brigade combat teams, equipping Soldiers with a faster satellite network, secure data encryption and advanced mapping kits for improved tactical communications...