April 18, 2024

DISA Takes Next Step Toward DoD Cloud

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Systems agency will scrutinize vendors’ cloud capabilities; cyber and sequester preoccupy Congress, defense officials

World Military Spending Sees First Decline Since 1998

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With spending down, defense companies are shrinking. In Washington, cyber intel gets scrutiny and a bill.

U.S. Military Launches Charm Offensive with Chinese

Efforts are being made to warm relationships with Chinese military as angst over size of defense budget cuts continues in Washington.

Pentagon Looks to Cut 5 to 6 Percent of Workforce

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New defense budget calls for civilian jobs cuts and base closures.

Download Presentations from the Cyber Symposium

Didn’t get to go to the Pax Partnership’s Cyber Symposium? Download the presentations at their web site.

DoD to Begin Issuing Furlough Notices this Week

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Meanwhile, a fight over the MEADS missile program stalls a continuing budget resolution in Congress.

Truths About Cybersecurity and National Security

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We are under attack, and most of us don’t even know it. Those who know are discouraged from reporting.

NAVAIR Industry Day Coming March 20

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Learn about the latest acquisition priorities of the Naval Air Systems Command Wednesday.

SMECO Alert to Cyber Threats

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Along with other utilities, SMECO has amped up security to protect the power grid.

Navy Seeks to Modify Sequestered Contracts

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The Navy wants to obtain contract modifications for programs who will run out of cash because of sequestration.