Army to study benefits of modernization

Bruce Jette, the Army's acquisition chief, said at an AUSA virtual event June 8 the Army is working on a "holistic economic model" that extends beyond the current two-year budget planning cycle, which can impede modernization efforts.

As Essye Miller retires, she focuses on next-gen workers

Essye Miller, DOD's outgoing principal deputy CIO, talks about COVID, the state of the tech workforce and the hard conversations DOD has to have to prepare personnel for the future.

Booz Allen wins $87M DISA contract for classified mobile

The Defense Department’s IT support agency awarded Booz Allen Hamilton the new contract for classified mobile enterprise services for more than 4,000 users.

COVID-19 delays needed CMMC rule change

Social distancing requirements have delayed the public hearing needed for a rule change to enforce new cybersecurity standards for contractors.

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.