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Technologies--Not All of Them Military--Will Rule the Future Battlespace
18 May, 2012 - 07:00The information technology revolution that has defined the globalization of society may pale in comparison to its successor in the coming years. New capabilities that build on existing systems will vie with emerging laboratory advances to present military forces with myriad opportunities and challenges.
The Threat Expands
16 May, 2012 - 07:00The threat to the United States and its allies is greater than ever as destructive weapons become available to more hostile militaries as well as to smaller groups such as terrorists. These weapons can be kinetic or digital, as cyberspace offers the potential for a devastating attack on both the military and the homeland itself. Defending against these security challenges will require cooperation among many defense, civil government, industry, academia and nongovernmental organizations.
Change Is Inevitable for Western Militaries
16 May, 2012 - 07:00Budgetary pressures, adversary advances and technology changes all will be compelling major shifts in Western military postures over the next few years. As defense spending is reduced throughout the Western world, a range of adversaries from terrorist groups to nation-states are learning new ways of waging--and possibly winning--wars against the United States and its allies. Their capabilities, as well as those of the developed world, are being driven by the technological revolution that promises continued changes across the spectrum of conflict.
High Value Targeting (Business Development) in the Defense Sector
15 May, 2012 - 07:00The world is changing in small as well as large ways. If youre not adapting, you may be losing ground to your competitors. In fact, Im working evenings and weekends, to gain the competitive edge right now possibly on your company.
The Bottom Line on RFIs: Why Companies Should Respond
15 May, 2012 - 07:00One expert believes that responding to requests for information (RFIs) is actually one of the best ways companies can influence government acquisition.
Personality Profile: Master Sgt. Paul Kammerman, USAF
15 May, 2012 - 07:00Few people have the nerve to take on huge tasks and the stamina to see them through, but Master Sgt. Paul Kammerman, USAF, certainly is one of them.
National Intelligence Writing Contest Underway
15 May, 2012 - 07:00AFCEA International and the Naval Intelligence Professionals (NIP) are sponsoring a national intelligence writing contest that offers a top prize of $3,000 and a three-year membership in both organizations.
The Evolving, Ever-present Cybersecurity Threat
11 May, 2012 - 07:00The cyberthreat to the natural gas infrastructure is just a brushstroke in a bigger picture of an ongoing and evolving cybersecurity threat to the government and the nation, according to Greg Wilshusen, director of information security issues with the Government Accountability Office.
Joint Information Enterprise Rocks
3 May, 2012 - 07:00The U.S. Defense Department's Joint Information Enterprise (JIE), launched by the Joint Chiefs of Staff Operational Deputies, will be built on "five big rocks," according to the assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., USN, told the audience at the AFCEA NOVA Naval IT Day on May 3 that big rocks must serve as the foundation so that little rocks can be implemented atop them.
Partly Cloudy Forecast for Solar Energy at Bases
1 May, 2012 - 07:00Solar energy could help reduce the $4 billion annual electricity bill at U.S. military bases worldwide, with an output of power equivalent to seven nuclear plants possible using the land at just four bases.
Doing More With Less
1 May, 2012 - 07:00U.S. government departments may be facing deep budget cuts, but companies could end up on top if they listen closely to agencies' priorities. At the top of the list are cloud computing, cybersecurity, mobility and information sharing between government and industry.
Fostering Technology Transformation
1 May, 2012 - 07:00The Defense Information Systems Agency is at the heart of some of the U.S. Defense Department's most sweeping technological changes.
Robocopters Reduce Resupply Risk
1 May, 2012 - 07:00When U.S. Marines of the future come under enemy fire, they may be able to use a tablet or smartphone to call for ammunition, other supplies, or for air casualty evacuation by an autonomous helicopter smart enough to avoid hostile forces and safely land itself.
The Efficiency of Defense Department Information Technology Spending
1 May, 2012 - 07:00Any aggregation of computers, software and networks can be viewed as a cloud. The U.S. Defense Department is actually a cloud consisting of thousands of networks, tens of thousands of servers and millions of access points. The departments fiscal year 2012 spending for information technologies is $38.4 billion. This includes the costs of civilian and military payroll as well as most information technology spending on intelligence. The total Defense Department cloud could be more than $50 billion, which is 10 times larger than the budget of the 10 largest commercial firms. So, the question is: How efficient is the Defense Department in making good use of its information technology?
Marines Go Back to the Amphibious Future
1 May, 2012 - 07:00After a decade of fighting throughout deserts and mountains, the U.S. Marine Corps is in the midst of a multiyear effort to re-establish itself as the nation's primary amphibious military force.
DISA Complements Services' Acquisition Adjustments
1 May, 2012 - 07:00The Defense Information Systems Agency is helping to ensure that military branches can field technology more quickly and less expensively as it simultaneously initiates its own rapid-deployment programs.
Military Counters Anti-Access Threats
1 May, 2012 - 07:00Marking a sharp departure from recent conflicts, the future of U.S. military action likely includes enemies equipped to deny forces the ability to enter and carry out missions within areas of operations.
Origins of Technology Materials Gain Importance
1 May, 2012 - 07:00The electronics firms that are leading the information revolution now are facing the challenge of ensuring that their products have no taint of war.
Defense Information Moves Toward a Common Ground
1 May, 2012 - 07:00The Defense Information Systems Agency is striving to wrap its digital arms around the growing plethora of military data by consolidating standards and requirements.
Harmonizing European Defense Efforts
1 May, 2012 - 07:00The European Union is trying to bring the defense programs of its 27 member nations into synchronicity before the budget boom is lowered on military spending.