Game changer: DOD rewrites its book on acquisition strategy
Defense Secretary Robert Gates releases a 23-point memorandum for reforming defense acquisition processes, with an increased focus on efficiency and productivity.
Air Force plans for broader use of autonomous systems and processes
The Air Force's chief scientist described the technology priorities for the near future in a roundtable discussion.
DISA prepares for new contracts, new responsibilities
The latest contracting activities, including a host-based security system, underscore the agency’s growing portfolio of responsibilities.
Defense cuts raise questions about strategy
Industry associations and government contracting experts are expressing skepticism about Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ plan to reduce Defense Department spending by $100 billion over five years.
Gates details plans to slash DOD budget
In his aggressive efforts to save money, Defense Secretary Gates is targeting a number of DOD offices and organizations, including one major command, IT infrastructure and several senior positions.
Calling all weary warriors
Wellness company looks to show appreciation for the troops with the giveaway of a high-end massage chair to one lucky service member with a story to tell.
DISA plans focus on 3 key IT initiatives
Director Carroll Pollet is putting the agency's energies in infrastructure, command and control and an "always-on" IT envirnonment.
Afghanistan documents leak stirs debate, apathy in public opinion on war
With the release of 92,000 classified files on the Afghanistan theater, the public is responding with renewed bitterness toward the ongoing conflict while Washington worries about the effects.
Joint Forces Command leader replaces Petraeus at CentCom
Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis to take the reigns at U.S. Central Command while Army Gen. David Petraeus takes over in Afghanistan.
Counter-IED office stresses the need for inter-agency cooperation
The federal government must work together internally and share information to support the troops, JIEDDO official says.
Defense budget constraints force hard acquisition decisions
As the Defense Department shaves down its budgets, particularly within acquisition, it’s becoming harder to balance costs with the logistics of implementing new technologies, according to a panel of defense officials.
Forward march: Army e-mail overhaul still a go
Army CIO Jeffrey Sorenson is working with the Defense Information Systems Agency to get enterprise e-mail off the ground.
Secrecy could be weighing down military info-sharing
The Pentagon's tradition of keeping information close to the vest is key to operational security, but is it hindering much-needed information-sharing?
Navy CIO assuming new cyber role
Rob Carey takes on the new post as director of strategy and policy at Navy Fleet Cyber Command, working directly under Commander Vice Adm. Bernard McCullough.
Pentagon tightens reins on contractors
The Defense Department wants its contractors to become more efficient as part of a larger DOD strategy to address declining budgets.
DISA prepares for $5B in contract decisions
Three major DISA contracts are set for summer requests for proposals; the contracts' values total a cool $5 billion.
Military likely to shun iPhone
As the military continues its search for the best battlefield smart phone, it’s looking increasingly doubtful that the iPhone will be a contender.
Army backs off $243M enterprise e-mail contract
The Army is putting on hold its plans to pursue an enterprise-wide e-mail system and calling an about-face on the project.
DOD aims to slash budget by $100B to pay for war
The Defense Department is looking to trim $100 billion over the next five years from existing programs, allocating those funds to combat operations and capabilities.
HP evolves to face market
After merging with EDS last year to become a single, new entity, the company has its fingers in myriad pies and is looking to hire the best and brightest to help.
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