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2018 > April
Ben FitzGerald: DoD to Focus on Sustainment, Use Data-Driven Approach in AT&L Reorganization Effort
NASA Selects 25 Space Tech Proposals for 2018 NIAC Program
Maj. Gen. David Thompson Promoted to Three-Star AFSPC Vice Commander
FCC OKs SpaceX to Provide COMSAT-Based Broadband Services
Patrick Shanahan Outlines National Defense Strategy Execution Priorities
ARPA-E to Help NASA Hold Energy Technology Challenge
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Conducts 1st F-35B Flight Operation
OPM Tells Agencies to Identify Cyber Skill Requirements by April 2019
Army Looks to Add Security Force Assistance Brigades; Mark Esper Comments
DLA, Transcom Introduce Defense Freight Transportation Services Contract
ONR Launches Innovation Effort to Accelerate Warfighter Tech Delivery
DoD to Issue $169M in University Research Grants
USAF to Deploy CV-22 Osprey Aircraft to Japan
Pentagon Distributes $53M to Help 91 Universities Acquire Research Equipment
Edward O’Callaghan Named DOJ Acting Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General
DoD Eyes Transition of F-35 Program Management to Service Branches
FAA Needs More UAS Service Suppliers for Automated Drone Authorization System
Trump Eyes Military Support to Border Security Efforts
Gen. John Hyten Outlines DoD’s Near-Term Space Program Goals
Report: DoD Raises Major Weapons Procurement Cost Estimate to $1.92T
Report: Trump Orders DoD to Deploy National Guard Troops for Border Security Efforts
Global Cyber Alliance: 18 of White House Email Domains Fail to Deploy DMARC Security Protocol
Transcom, Pentagon’s CAPE Org Start Mobility Requirements Study
Maj. Gen. Christopher Ballard Named NSA SIGINT Deputy Director
Dan Coats: US Needs to Stay Competitive as Adversaries Launch Space Tech Devt Efforts
US, UK Troops Participate in Army-Led Multinational Joint Equipment Training Brief
Report: Former JPMorgan Exec Dana Deasy Named DoD CIO
Army Performs Airdrop Tests of Ground Mobility Vehicle
Fiscal Service Bureau Unveils New Website to Support US Govt Spending Transparency
Report: DoD Establishes Border Security Support Cell
NOAA Moves to Expedite Remote Sensing Tech Review Process
OMB Seeks to Advance Federal Cybersecurity Through Proposed ICAM Policy
F-35B Arrives at Centcom HQ Prior to First Combat Deployment
USS Ford Carrier Shock Test Gets DoD Backing
Pentagon Nears Missile Defense Review Completion
GAO to Implement Electronic Bid Protest Docketing System
MDA, Army Conduct THAAD-Patriot Interoperability Test
James Mattis Authorizes Deployment of 4,000 Troops to Southern Border
Mark Esper: Army looks to free up program funds for modernization priorities
DARPA to Kick Off Potential $1.5B Electronics Resurgence Initiative at ERI Summit
Reports: US authorizes marketing of submarine tech to Taiwan
Bruce Jette on Army Futures Command, rapid acquisition goals
Michael Griffin: US should explore potential use of AI tech in national security efforts
DHS S&T to showcase cybersecurity tech at 2018 RSA conference
DLA’s John Laskodi named commanding general at Joint Munitions Command
Multiple agencies sign MoU to expedite federal infrastructure project approvals
Air Force Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy nominated to lead Northcom, NORAD
Capt. Jeff Dodge: Navy’s MQ-8C unmanned helicopter on track to reach IOC by year’s end
Adm. Philip Davidson nominated as U.S. Pacific Command head
Jim Green to become NASA chief scientist in May
Tom Bossert resigns as Trump’s homeland security adviser
Lt. Gen. Paul Nakasone: US military ready to deter peer adversaries in cyberspace
DOE partners with National Association of Manufacturers for industry energy efficiency
Navy Supply Corps’ Rear Adm. Kevin Jones named next DLA Distribution commander
MDA seeks to update sensors for hypersonic threat defense
GAO: DoD should factor workload, unmanned aircraft use into fighter squadron requirements review
Lt. Gen. Samuel Greaves: F-35 could zero in on ballistic missiles by 2025
Report: Review of DoD nuclear command, control & communications system now underway
Kenneth Rapuano: White House will implement modified national cyber strategy soon
DHS launches Cyber Storm VI; Jeanette Manfra comments
FBI Director Christopher Wray, UAE VP & PM discuss bilateral security cooperation
Martin Ahmad: NAVAIR fleet readiness centers clear aircraft repair inventory
US, Norway agree on bilateral exchange of defense offerings
CNO John Richardson wants ‘open competition’ for Navy cruiser replacement
GSA’s Joanne Collins Smee on $100M Technology Modernization Fund, industry best practices
James Mattis, Gen. Joseph Dunford: 2-year budget deal can help DoD implement national defense strategy
Navy PEO(A) Plans Additional Aircraft Buys Through FY 2023
David Bowdich Named FBI Deputy Director, Paul Abbate to Serve as Associate Deputy Director
Report: Jeff Boleng Named DoD’s Special Assistant for Software Acquisition
Rep. Brian Babin Introduces NASA Authorization Proposal
Reps. Mac Thornberry, Adam Smith Initiate 2019 NDAA Draft
Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force to Prioritize Funding for Combat Aircraft Production, Sustainment
Pentagon Eyes New Joint Office to Advance AI Development; Michael Griffin Comments
NGA Hosts GEOINT Research Grant Competition
Report: US Launches Tomahawk, JASSM-ER Cruise Missiles to Target Syria’s Chemical Weapons Facilities
Preston Werntz Appointed Chief Data Officer at DHS Cyber & Comms Office
Mike Pence: National Space Council Drafts Space Traffic Management Policy
Senate Bill Would Update President’s Use-of-Force Authority to Combat Terrorism Abroad
DOE Invests Funds on Energy Cybersecurity RD&D Effort
Reports: White House Cyber Leader Rob Joyce to Rejoin NSA
Terry Benedict: Columbia-Class Submarines on Track for Patrol in 2031
NIST Publishes Modified Cybersecurity Framework; Matt Barrett Comments
SecAF Heather Wilson: Space Defense an ‘Urgent’ National Priority
DOE Allocates $105M for Solar Energy R&D Efforts; Rick Perry Comments
Betty Sapp: NGA, NRO Plan EnhancedView Contract Management Transition
Rep. Mac Thornberry’s DoD Reform Bill Seeks to Help Department Save at Least $25B
VA Acting CIO Blackburn Steps Down
Kirstjen Nielsen: DHS Aims to Provide Critical Infrastructure Cyber Support via ‘Security as a Service’ Program
Report: Air Force-NRO Team to Build Space Situational Awareness Satellite
Report: OMB Requests Repurpose of $65M DOE Funds for NNSA Weapon Development
Report: GSA Names Elizabeth Cain as Tech Modernization Fund Executive Director
Report: Camilo Sandoval Appointed VA Acting CIO
Carlos Muniz Confirmed as Education Department General Counsel
Heather Wilson: Air Force to Share Space Education With Partners, Streamline Acquisition Process
DOE to Help Fund 9 Power Electronics Innovation Projects
GSA Appoints Jessica Salmoiraghi OGP Associate Administrator
GAO: Amphibious Vehicle Program Needs to Reach Best Practices Readiness Level Prior to Production
DARPA Aims to Accelerate Zero-Day Threat Detection Via Computer-Human Collaboration Tech Program
NIST Eyes New Cryptography Standards to Protect Data in Small Networked Devices
Marines Use 3D Printing Tech for Vehicle Replacement Parts
DoD to Consider Interoperability, Cost, Security in Cloud IT Procurement
Rep. Jim Bridenstine Confirmed as NASA Administrator
Kevin Roney: SoSOA Program Needs to Focus on User-Centered Feature
NSA Selects 6 Labs for Security Research Initiative
Navy to Activate USS Portland Amphibious Transport Dock
Air Force, OPM, NBIB Establish Interview Hubs to Address Security Clearance Backlog
Senate Passes Bill to Establish DHS Bug Bounty Program
Army, Marine Corps Plan Ground Force Modernization Efforts
Heather Wilson: Air Force to Restructure Space and Missile Systems Center
Trump Issues New Conventional Arms Transfer Policy
Commerce Undersecretary Mira Ricardel Named Deputy National Security Adviser
FDA Introduces Medical Device Cybersecurity Assessment Plan; Aftin Ross Comments
Army Heads Stress Priority on Readiness for Modern Warfighting
DOT to Provide $1.5B Grant for Transportation Infrastructure Projects
NGA CTO Anthony Vinci Pushes for AI, Automated Tech Adoption
National Academies Report: DOE Should Advance National Lab-Based Laser Projects
Maria Voreh: FBI Aims to Facilitate Data Sharing, Access Through Cloud Migration
NSA Develops Cyber Threat Intelligence Collaboration Platform, Tools
House OKs IRS IT Modernization, Cybersecurity Bill
Retired Army Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg to Serve as Mike Pence’s National Security Adviser
DoD’s Innovation Org Creates New Acquisition Program
Joseph Kernan Talks DoD’s Project Maven AI Effort at GEOINT Symposium
NGA Develops Web-Based Geospatial Data Sharing Platform; Robert Cardillo Comments
Coast Guard Begins Data Networks Transition Under JRSS Initiative; Kevin Lunday Comments
Jim Bridenstine Takes Oath as NASA Administrator
Paul Nakasone Confirmed to Lead NSA & Cybercom, Promoted to General
Former Acting CIO Scott Blackburn Expresses Optimism on VA’s EHR Contract Plans
DoD Seeks Public Comments on Guidance for Unclassified Information
Gen. Mark Milley: Long-Range Weapons Tech a Key Army R&D Area
Air Force Schedules Phase Two of Light-Attack Experiment; David Goldfein Comments
DoD Seeks to Accelerate Warfighter Data Access With Cloud Tech
DISA Develops, Implements Application for Automated Authorization of System Access Requests
Col. David Robinson: DIUx Programs Offer Collaboration Opportunity for Defense Firms
Sen. Dianne Feinstein Introduces Federal Network Protection Act
House OKs Space Commerce Legislation; Lamar Smith Comments
Air Force Lt. Gen. Bradford Shwedo Nominated Joint Staff CIO
DISA to Update Optical Transport Platform of Defense Information Systems Network
FTC Opens Comment Period on Records Disclosure System Amendment Plan
DSCA Announces FMS Administrative Surcharge Reduction; Lt. Gen. Charles Hooper Comments
Army to Launch Signal Classification Challenge
House Armed Services Committee Suggests Establishment of AI Support Council
Mike Pompeo Sworn in as Secretary of State
Senate Confirms New FTC Chairman, Commissioners; Maureen Ohlhausen Comments
Richard Lombardi: Category Management Effort Will Help Air Force Save $2B
DoD to Give Congress Justification Report on $10B Cloud Procurement Strategy
John Adametz to Serve as NAVFAC Pacific Head, Thomas Anderson to Lead Naval Surface Warfare Center
James Mattis Calls for National Security Exceptions to Russia Sanctions Law
Sonny Bhagowalia Named CBP IT Deputy Assistant Commissioner
FDA Unveils Health Data Science Projects Under Incubator Program
House Approves Authorized Budget Increase for FAA AST
DOE Invests $60M in Nuclear Energy R&D Projects