“If last year was the year of authorities and strategy, this is the year for implementation," said Brig. Gen. Dennis A. Crall, USMC.
Defense Operations Blog
Navy Commissions Latest Littoral Combat Ship in Annapolis
November 19, 2018
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LCS-11, the USS Sioux City, boasts a lethal and flexible configuration to combat against asymmetrical threats.
Transformational Data Will Define Military Operations
November 15, 2018
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are two of the many technologies that will change the way the military operates, according to a panel of experts.
Partnership Building Accelerates in the Indo-Pacific Region
November 15, 2018
Dynamic changes are driving nations together to face burgeoning challenges throughout the Indo-Pacific, and the U.S. Army is doing its part.
Interoperability Needs a New Meaning
November 14, 2018
The pursuit of coalition interoperability has become more difficult as new technologies emerge, potential operations become more diverse and different militaries look at cooperative actions.
DISA Tells Industry: Be Our Partner
November 7, 2018
DISA provided in-depth information about its acquisition and procurement plans at its annual Forecast to Industry event with the theme of “Trusted Partnerships."
Air Force Tells Satellite Industry to Make Room for Flexibility
November 2, 2018
In the future, the service wants to get away from a single operator structure in some cases.
The X-Band Question
November 2, 2018
How the U.S. military plans to sustain satellite-based X-band capability is still unclear.
Defense Industry Calls for STEM Talent
October 31, 2018
The gap in science, technology, engineering and mathematics workers will only grow, defense leaders warn.
SPAWAR Has Its Work Cut Out for It
October 31, 2018
In meeting the needs of a moving and growing global U.S. Navy, SPAWAR is facing challenges in fielding information technology from the seabed to space.
Army CIO Turns the Focus to the Enterprise
October 30, 2018
After helping shape the Army’s network modernization efforts, CIO Lt. Gen. Bruce Crawford takes on the service’s information technology enterprise.
Air Force Pursues SMC 2.0 Effort
October 30, 2018
Lt. Gen. Thompson outlines the service's plans to improve acquisition, reorganize internal processes and harness innovation for the military's satellite communications.
U.S. Navy Embarks on Trident Juncture 18 NATO Exercise
October 16, 2018
With Trident Juncture 18, NATO is conducting one of its largest exercises in recent history.
Identity is Crucial for Government IT, Says Federal CIO
September 26, 2018
Suzette Kent tells AFCEA Federal Identity Summit identity management is central to digital infrastructure.
Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Spreads its Wings
September 19, 2018
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The center looks to agility, advanced training and data analysis to support a more efficient Air Force.
Army Modernizing Training and Education for Cyber, EW
August 23, 2018
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The U.S. Army cyber, electronic warfare and signal schools consider new training and education methods.
U.S. Army Implementing Five CEMA Force Design Changes
August 23, 2018
The U.S. Army's drive to better integrate multiple domains, including cyber, intelligence and electronic warfare, is leading to force changes.
Army Considering Artificial Intelligence Task Force
August 22, 2018
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The U.S. Army seeks to expand its expertise in both artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
Army CEMA Teams Advance Information, Electronic and Cyber Warfare
August 6, 2018
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The U.S. Army’s efforts to bring capabilities into expeditionary forces is succeeding, Army leaders report.
Navy Satellite System Approved for Expanded Operational Use
August 2, 2018
The authorization paves the way for “early-adopter” commands to use the system on deployment as early as this fall, primarily in the Pacific theater.
