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Army plans ‘dramatic’ ammo production boost as Ukraine drains stocks
Senate-passed version of 2023 National Defense Authorization Act aims to buy massive amounts of high-priority munitions using multiyear contracts.
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Technical debt: The cybersecurity threat hiding in plain sight
The Biden Administration’s executive order on cybersecurity in May 2021 jump started the movement toward a zero trust architecture.
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Fake parts: A Pentagon supply chain problem hiding in plain sight
The Defense Department is developing new tests to find counterfeit parts, putting a renewed emphasis on reporting when problematic components are found.
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Maxar wins NOAA nod to track satellites, space junk as launches surge
There are more than 4,800 active satellites on orbit today, and Euroconsult estimates that 17,000 more will be launched in the next decade.
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Demand for Ukraine oversight ‘part of Russian propaganda,’ Smith says
Houses Armed Services Committee says Ukraine is "spending the money really well; that’s why they’re winning."
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US will not allow China to ‘reshape its region,’ world order: Austin
Some Republican House members have pressed for a final plan to be postponed until early next year, when they will have control of the chamber.
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Northrop used digital testing to ‘burn down risk’ in developing B-21
Northrop Grumman aircraft's use of data-sharing technologies as part of the Joint All-Domain Command and Control, or JADC2, effort.
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Space Force must adapt to strengthen commercial ties, Raymond says
Former Chief of Space Operations Jay Raymond, in his first public appearance since retiring, emphasized the importance of commercial partnerships.
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Pentagon’s strategic capital office to spur investment in defense tech
The new office will help the Pentagon leverage private investment to overcome the "valley of death" problem that often derails technology programs.
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Senate confirms first inspector general for Pentagon in 7 years
A growing chorus of Republicans have criticized U.S. military assistance for Ukraine, and many are calling for more oversight.
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Prevent the mistakes of history by passing the fiscal 2023 NDAA
We must exercise leadership to avoid mistakes of the past — and prevent a larger war in the future.
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FAR too complicated? Procurement rules hurt contracting, report says
As the rules governing federal contracting have gotten more complicated, the workforce is tasked with keeping up.
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Rafael’s ‘Drone Dome’ anti-UAS system advances in Pentagon competition
The system demonstrated detection, identification and soft-kill capabilities against drone targets and is now eligible to compete for federal contracts.
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US Army weighs multiyear contracts for munitions to aid Ukraine
If Congress approves, the Army could move forward with multiyear deals for munitions like Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems.
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How automation can solve persistent cybersecurity problems
Long-standing issues including aging data systems and alert fatigue can be addressed with automation.
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Three strategies for US agencies to modernize, simplify cloud security
Deadline for the five pillars established by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s zero-trust model is fast approaching.
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Boeing revamps defense unit after setbacks including Air Force One
The changes mark the first major moves to revamp Boeing Defense, Space and Security since Ted Colbert took over as its president and chief executive.
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National Reconnaissance Office seeks commercial hyperspectral imaging
The request for proposals is part of a part of a broader Strategic Commercial Enhancement effort, designed to better leverage off-the-shelf technology.
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