Innovation

Futures Command embraces venture capital approach

Army Undersecretary Ryan McCarthy says he's still looking for the right CTO to help Army Futures Command make astute tech investments.

AI & Analytics

Army Research Lab teams up with Uber

The Army Research Lab, the University of Texas at Austin and NASA are working with Uber on its flying taxi service. 08/14/2018 Read More
Emerging Tech

Teaching robots to 'follow the leader'

Army Research Laboratory scientists are teaching robots to learn how to navigate environmental features following examples provided by humans. 08/13/2018 Read More
Space

GAO: Barriers to commercial satellite launch 'surmountable' for DOD

Centralizing data related to the Defense Department's work with commercial satellites could be one of the first tasks for a “Space Force.” 08/11/2018 Read More
C4ISR

Navy sticks with SAIC for C4ISR system contract

Science Applications International Corp. wins a recompeted $861.1 million Navy "C4ISR" system production and delivery contract. 08/10/2018 Read More
Defense

DOD sketches plan for proposed Space Force

Vice President Mike Pence announced the Defense Department’s plan to create the military’s sixth branch. 08/09/2018 Read More
Defense

DIUx now simply DIU

The Defense Innovation Unit Experimental is no longer experimental, Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan announced. 08/09/2018 Read More
Defense

DOD sharply restricts use of geolocation devices and services

The Defense Department now prohibits personnel from using geolocation devices, applications or services in any area where military operations are being conducted. 08/08/2018 Read More
Defense

Wholesale shift of NBIB to DOD looks likely

National Background Investigations Bureau Director Charles Phalen discusses the Trump administration's plan to move the organization under the Defense Department. 08/07/2018 Read More
Defense

Fogarty has big ambitions for ARCYBER

Lt. Gen. Stephen Fogarty, Army Cyber Command's new leader, says the mission is really "information dominance operations." 08/07/2018 Read More
IT Modernization

Coast Guard takes the long view on cloud

U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Karl Schultz has his eyes on JEDI, but says his service is years away from true cloud adoption. 08/03/2018 Read More
Defense IT

Air Force outlines five-year, $25M SIGINT research project

The Air Force is seeking proposals across a wide range of sub-disciplines. 08/03/2018 Read More
Defense

Army to roll out new comms capabilities by year's end

After a yearlong assessment, Army tech leaders outline plans to modernize their networks, including a re-tooled risk management framework. 08/02/2018 Read More