Marines want tech, not tanks
The Marine Corps is willing to swap out tanks and cannons for a better, more agile, cloud based network available in the most remote environments.
DOD moves toward faster prototyping
Ellen Lord, DOD's acquisition head, issued new guidance for prototype contracts issued through other transaction authorities.
How will DOD’s workforce shift post-COVID-19?
What will working in DOD look like on the other side of the COVID-19 curve?
DOD looks to industry for anti-COVID-19 prototypes
The Defense Department is asking industry for prototype solutions to combat the novel coronavirus disease and other emerging bio-threats.
Coronavirus may alter CMMC implementation efforts
It's unclear whether emergency measures to stem coronavirus' spread will affect DOD's roll out of its unified cybersecurity standard, but mitigation efforts will likely rely on teleconferencing for training.
Innovation needs more flexible funding, Thornberry says
The lead Republican for the House's defense committee hopes appropriators will see the wisdom in making funds for buying technology and research more flexible.
Air Force asks for $150M for Space Force software pilot
The Air Force's 2021 budget proposal includes $150 million for a software and digital technology pilot program for the new Space Force.
INDUSTRY: Less oversight, more innovation
Defense company leaders said Congress may have to relax its oversight -- or at least learn to take leaps of faith -- when funding defense technology research if it wants to see dramatic improvements in capabilities.
DOD finalizes cybersecurity standard for contractors
The Defense Department released the final Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification standard that all defense contractors will have to meet by 2026.
DOD's Katie Arrington updates CMMC progress
The Defense Department's acquisition CISO, Katie Arrington, gave a glimpse of timelines and expectations regarding the upcoming Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program.
How companies should prep for CMMC
Defense contractors should be getting ready for the Defense Department's impending cybersecurity standard expected to be released this month.
Army Applications Lab looks for nontraditional problem solvers
Porter Orr, director of the capabilities accelerator team with Lab, explains how the Army connects with nontraditional problem solvers to close capability gaps and speed modernization.
2020 NDAA clears the House
The Democratic-led House successfully passed the final version of the 2020 defense policy bill, which includes a three-year intelligence authorization bill and several tech investments. It now moves to the Senate.
Large primes to play CMMC help desk role for smaller firms
The Defense Department is pushing forward with its unified cybersecurity standard for contractors and wants large companies and industry associations to show startups and smaller firms the way.
Inside the Army's electronic warfare efforts
The Army is developing new tools for testing and hardening battlefield systems.
DOD CIO reassures Congress: No JEDI pressure
At his Senate confirmation hearing, Defense Department CIO Dana Deasy said the department's $10 billion cloud contract was awarded by a team of experts and was not influenced by the White House or other outside forces.
Army wants to improve interoperatibility with allies
The Army is exploring how to improve interoperability and lessen reliance on the Defense Department's secret networks to collaborate with international mission partners.
Acquisition reforms take a back burner as Congress reconciles NDAA
Some of the more significant acquisition reforms suggested by the congressionally mandated Section 809 Panel won't be up for a vote in the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act.
Esper's JEDI review continues
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he has no deadline for completing his review of DOD's planned $10 billion JEDI cloud buy.
DOD starts department wide review of admin agencies
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said a “defense-wide review process” to underway to evaluate administrative agencies, the so-called Fourth Estate.
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