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An ever-changing character of war calls for an expansive modernization program within the U.S. Army. During a training mission, soldiers demonstrate real-time joint intelligence, communications and collaboration capabilities on a transnational flight to provide uninterrupted mission command and secure satellite and radio communications. Photo courtesy U.S. Army

From Pizza to Posturing the Force: Realizing the Army’s Unified Network

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A Navy musician shows his tuba to children during a U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band concert in Ghana, as part of the diplomacy and cooperation Western armed forces are involved in throughout the continent. Photo By: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Trey Fowler

Better Intelligence and Some Patience for Africa Command

A new National Science Foundation-funded testbed helps researchers advance cloud computing capabilities. Credit: Blackboard/Shutterstock

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U.S. Army Futures Command will lead the second phase of Global Defender 22, which runs from August through September. Phase II will include the Project Convergence 22 capstone exercise and a position, navigation and timing exercise. Credit: U.S. Army

It's About Time for Assured PNT

The National Security Agency’s (NSA’s) Cybersecurity Directorate sees the NSA’s Commercial Solutions for Classified Program, or CSfC, playing a role in protecting 5G-related platforms, although at this time “it is still early days” in examning how the CSfC mobile access capability package might need to change or evolve for 5G architecture on public or private 5G networks. Shutterstock/ g0d4ather

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U.S. Army Futures Command will lead the second phase of Global Defender 22, which runs from August through September. Phase II will include the Project Convergence 22 capstone exercise and a position, navigation and timing exercise. Credit: U.S. Army

Software Factories: The Successful Path of Failure

Jul 21, 2022

A battlefield strike may be only keystrokes away. Credit: Reeh/Shutterstock

Keep Watch for Project Sentinel

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Marine Corps Doctrine Steers Toward Information

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U.S. Marines assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency stand in formation during a Marine Corps ceremony held on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, last November. The U.S. Marine Corps’ new doctrine on information is meant to reach Marines of all levels about the importance of harnessing and protection information in modern day warfighting. Credit: U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Clifford

Two U.S. Army AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division fly over an observation area during a multinational live-fire exercise as part of DEFENDER-Europe 22 at Mielno Range in Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland on May 27. Manufacturer Elbit Systems of America is offering a new dual eye visor helmet system for helicopter pilots that incorporates multiple layers of real-time and historical data from multiple sensors. Credit: Department of Defense

Bringing Layered Information to Pilots' Eyes

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Jun 16, 2022

Soldier feedback through exercises, experiments, overseas operations and Capability Set fielding have reinforced the Army’s efforts to converge applications and data and deliver commanders the information needed to make decisions. U.S. Army Photo

Driving Convergence for Mission Command

Army modernization community seeks to ensure data is accessible and secure.

Jun 01, 2022

A Rydberg receiver and spectrum analyzer detect a wide range of real-world radio frequency signals above a microwave circuit, including AM radio, FM radio, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. U.S. Army illustration

Army Senses Quantum Future

Researchers may demonstrate quantum sensors this year.

Jun 01, 2022

After overhauling cyber training and achieving unusually high rates for students passing the National Security Agency’s cyber training, the Air Force’s 39th Information Operations Squadron shares lessons learned with others. U.S. Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.

Air Force Squadron Shares Cyber Training Lessons Learned

Squadron students get high marks on NSA courses.

Jun 01, 2022

Warfighters from or attached to the Air Force’s 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron relied on a Chevrolet SUV, commercial and government off-the-shelf components, and their ingenuity to achieve operation of the first-ever truly mobile command and control capabilities during the Black Flag 22-1 exercise at the base’s Nevada Test and Training Range on May 12, reported Senior Airman Zachary Rufus from the 57th Wing Public Affairs Office. Credit: Senior Airman Zachary Rufus

Mobile C2 Gets Tactical

Warfighters demonstrate unique on-the-move command and control capabilities...

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Navy PEO MLB Seeks Industry Collaboration to 'Normalize Business IT'

May 23, 2022

Dave Spencer, acting technical director of the U.S. Navy’s Program Executive Office, Manpower, Logistics and Business Solutions (PEO MLB), tells attendees at the monthly luncheon hosted by AFCEA’s Northern Virginia Chapter that it has done its due diligence in establishing a technical vision to help change how the Department of Navy does business. Courtesy Northern Virginia Chapter

Army Mastering Fusion of Cyber and Electronic Warfare

May 11, 2022

Lt. Gen. Maria Barrett, USA, commander, Army Cyber Command, addresses CERTS 2022.

The Army Aligns Its Strategic Cyber Posture for the Future Fight

Apr 27, 2022

Raj G. Iyer, Army chief information officer, speaks to the audience at TechNet Cyber 2022 in Baltimore. Photo by Michael Carpenter

It's About Time for Assured PNT

Aug 01, 2022

U.S. Army Futures Command will lead the second phase of Global Defender 22, which runs from August through September. Phase II will include the Project Convergence 22 capstone exercise and a position, navigation and timing exercise. Credit: U.S. Army

Software Factories: The Successful Path of Failure

Jul 21, 2022

A battlefield strike may be only keystrokes away. Credit: Reeh/Shutterstock

Keep Watch for Project Sentinel

Jul 15, 2022

Marine Corps Doctrine Steers Toward Information

Jun 30, 2022

U.S. Marines assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency stand in formation during a Marine Corps ceremony held on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, last November. The U.S. Marine Corps’ new doctrine on information is meant to reach Marines of all levels about the importance of harnessing and protection information in modern day warfighting. Credit: U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Clifford

Two U.S. Army AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division fly over an observation area during a multinational live-fire exercise as part of DEFENDER-Europe 22 at Mielno Range in Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland on May 27. Manufacturer Elbit Systems of America is offering a new dual eye visor helmet system for helicopter pilots that incorporates multiple layers of real-time and historical data from multiple sensors. Credit: Department of Defense

Bringing Layered Information to Pilots' Eyes

Helmet systems are evolving to include new data streams in a seamless way, ...

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Soldier feedback through exercises, experiments, overseas operations and Capability Set fielding have reinforced the Army’s efforts to converge applications and data and deliver commanders the information needed to make decisions. U.S. Army Photo

Driving Convergence for Mission Command

Army modernization community seeks to ensure data is accessible and secure.

Jun 01, 2022

A Rydberg receiver and spectrum analyzer detect a wide range of real-world radio frequency signals above a microwave circuit, including AM radio, FM radio, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. U.S. Army illustration

Army Senses Quantum Future

Researchers may demonstrate quantum sensors this year.

Jun 01, 2022

After overhauling cyber training and achieving unusually high rates for students passing the National Security Agency’s cyber training, the Air Force’s 39th Information Operations Squadron shares lessons learned with others. U.S. Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.

Air Force Squadron Shares Cyber Training Lessons Learned

Squadron students get high marks on NSA courses.

Jun 01, 2022

Warfighters from or attached to the Air Force’s 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron relied on a Chevrolet SUV, commercial and government off-the-shelf components, and their ingenuity to achieve operation of the first-ever truly mobile command and control capabilities during the Black Flag 22-1 exercise at the base’s Nevada Test and Training Range on May 12, reported Senior Airman Zachary Rufus from the 57th Wing Public Affairs Office. Credit: Senior Airman Zachary Rufus

Mobile C2 Gets Tactical

Warfighters demonstrate unique on-the-move command and control capabilities...

May 24, 2022

Navy PEO MLB Seeks Industry Collaboration to 'Normalize Business IT'

May 23, 2022

Dave Spencer, acting technical director of the U.S. Navy’s Program Executive Office, Manpower, Logistics and Business Solutions (PEO MLB), tells attendees at the monthly luncheon hosted by AFCEA’s Northern Virginia Chapter that it has done its due diligence in establishing a technical vision to help change how the Department of Navy does business. Courtesy Northern Virginia Chapter

Army Mastering Fusion of Cyber and Electronic Warfare

May 11, 2022

Lt. Gen. Maria Barrett, USA, commander, Army Cyber Command, addresses CERTS 2022.

The Army Aligns Its Strategic Cyber Posture for the Future Fight

Apr 27, 2022

Raj G. Iyer, Army chief information officer, speaks to the audience at TechNet Cyber 2022 in Baltimore. Photo by Michael Carpenter

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For zero trust implementation leads, starting with data, how it is managed and connecting with an organization's data stewards are the first key steps.

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Aug 11, 2022

Arkansas National Guard soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 206th Field Artillery Regiment conduct training with the M777 Howitzer during annual training on Fort Chaffee in June. The Army has a plan, yet to be disclosed, to replace the Howitzers. Credit: Pfc. Savannah Smith

The Army Harnesses Software Acquisition Pathways

Aug 09, 2022

The U.S. Army chose the Boeing-Sikorsky SB-1 Defiant, along with the Bell V-280 Valor, as a possible Future Vertical Lift helicopter. The service is exploring conformal antennas to fit the shape of Army vehicles, enhance its use of spectrum and ultimately allow for greater mobility. Credit: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Dana Clarke

Army Aims to Fully Push Electromagnetic Spectrum

Aug 01, 2022

The cyber agency’s efforts to protect the United States have taken on a regional focus, with personnel placed in 10 offices around the nation meant to reach small towns and small businesses as well as larger cities and companies.

Shields Up: Improving Nationwide Safeguards

Aug 01, 2022

Intelligence

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A Navy musician shows his tuba to children during a U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band concert in Ghana, as part of the diplomacy and cooperation Western armed forces are involved in throughout the continent. Photo By: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Trey Fowler

Better Intelligence and Some Patience for Africa Command

The National Security Agency’s (NSA’s) Cybersecurity Directorate sees the NSA’s Commercial Solutions for Classified Program, or CSfC, playing a role in protecting 5G-related platforms, although at this time “it is still early days” in examning how the CSfC mobile access capability package might need to change or evolve for 5G architecture on public or private 5G networks. Shutterstock/ g0d4ather

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The Commonwealth of Australia, the sixth largest country in the world, is seeing the geopolitical environment shift in its Indo-Pacific region.

Australia Adapts for the Future

Apr 01, 2022

Director Avril Haines, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, testifies before the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence March 10, warning that despite setbacks, Russia may try to escalate its war in Ukraine.

The IC Assesses Putin's Costly War

Mar 11, 2022

International

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Warfighters from or attached to the Air Force’s 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron relied on a Chevrolet SUV, commercial and government off-the-shelf components, and their ingenuity to achieve operation of the first-ever truly mobile command and control capabilities during the Black Flag 22-1 exercise at the base’s Nevada Test and Training Range on May 12, reported Senior Airman Zachary Rufus from the 57th Wing Public Affairs Office. Credit: Senior Airman Zachary Rufus

Mobile C2 Gets Tactical

May 24, 2022

U.S. and Japanese military aircraft participating in Cope North 2021 fly near Anderson Air Force Base, Guam. The annual exercise serves as a keystone event to enhance U.S. relations with regional allies and partners and promote security and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Air Force Senior Airman Duncan C. Bevan

Indo-Pacific Interoperability Improves Each Day

May 01, 2022

While Russia has a strong community of private sector hackers willing to engage in global cyber attacks for their nation, the United States also has its own patriotic hackers who can engage in their own form of wreaking digital havoc in Russia—possibly in coordination with U.S. government efforts. Alexander Geiger/Shutterstock

Cyberwar Is a Two-Way Street for Russia

May 01, 2022

Maj. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, USAF, director of operations, U.S. Cyber Command, discusses the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture during a keynote presentation at TechNet Cyber 2022. Photo by Michael Carpenter

U.S. Cyber Command Eyes Enhanced Budgetary Control

Apr 28, 2022

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