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IT & Networks

General Dynamics to acquire CSRA in nearly $10 billion deal

In an unexpected move, General Dynamics says it plans to acquire government IT solutions giant CSRA in a deal worth $9.6 billion — bolstering its IT business even as other defense companies have opted to offload such segments from their portfolios.
Interior’s magic bullet: Drones that are DoD castoffs

The Department of Interior’s entire fleet of drones costs less than a single one of its manned aircraft, and many of the drones are hand-me-downs from DoD. But those drones are offering the rare option of reducing costs and increasing safety of personnel,
Booz Allen lands dual awards to prevent hacking of fed networks, missile defense systems

The contracts will help the departments increase network awareness to remain secure in an age of evolving, dynamic cyber threats.
There’s an app for that — but getting access to Apple Health for military and vets is a long shot

Planned modernization of DoD and VA systems may expand the opportunity for beneficiaries to use commercial apps. But it won’t be easy.