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2019 > January
Report: FY 2018 NDAA Amendments Direct DoD CIO to Set IT Standards, Review Budgets
House Democrats Introduce Appropriations Package to End Partial Gov’t Shutdown
Trump Imposes Federal Pay Freeze via Executive Order
Report: Leadership Changes at DoD Delay First KC-46 Delivery
Rep. Mark Takano Promises Greater Oversight as Incoming House VA Committee Chair
Cheryl Rawls to Lead VA’s Office of Transition and Economic Development
Heather Wilson: Air Force Pursuing Space Mission as Trump Pushes Space Force
Gov’t Launching First Employee Reskilling Academy for Cybersecurity
Guide Issued on How IT Vendors Can Work With Congress
Army CIO Reveals Plans to Continue Military IT Modernization in 2019
David Norquist to Take Over as Acting Deputy Defense Secretary
Col. Greg Coile on Army’s Need for Resilient Communications in Contested Environment
Shanahan Details Plans as New DoD Chief at First National Security Meeting
Margaret Weichert: Trump Administration Integrating Federal Workforce Efforts in 2019
GSA Looking to Expand Process Automation Across Gov’t
USAF, Navy Demonstrate Live-Virtual-Constructive Air Training
DoD Watchdog: Poor Management Delays Air Force DABS Program in EU
FBI’s Christopher Wray: Chinese State-Backed Cyber Hacking Group Targets IP, Confidential Business Info
Senate OKs Bill Exploring Analog, Non-Digital Systems to Protect US Power Grid
Industry Experts Advise DoD to Increase Cyber Oversight in Supply Chain
Kelvin Droegemeier Confirmed as Office of Science & Technology Policy Director
Report: Jim Webb Emerges as Potential Candidate for Defense Secretary Role
Navy Explores New Littoral Combat Group Concept for Coordinated Deployment
DHS Helping FDA Cyber Secure Medical Devices
House Bets to End Govt Shutdown Without Border Wall Funding
Technology Transformation Services Leader Kelly Olson Leaving GSA
Senate Confirms James Gfrerer as VA’s Information, Technology Leader
Gov’t Contractors Facing Cash-Flow Deficit Amid Shutdown
GAO Lists 26 Biggest National Threats Based on Federal Polls
Defense Innovation Board Eyes Ethical Guidelines for Use of AI in Warfare
Trump Urges Congress to Address Border Security Issue, Illegal Immigration
Navy Honors Former Senators With Upcoming Destroyers
Ellen Lord Sets Plan to Promote Pentagon-Wide Acquisition Transparency
Delays Loom for Federal IT Modernization as Gov’t Shutdown Continues
Sens. Marco Rubio, Mark Warner Introduce Bill to Create Tech Security Office
House Spending Bill Lacks Additional Budget for Technology Modernization Fund
Senate Confirms Steven Dillingham as Census Bureau Director
Reps. Will Hurd, Robin Kelly Reintroduce Federal CIO Reauthorization Bill; Hurd Quoted
Rep. Derek Kilmer to Lead Congressional Modernization in New Role
DOE to Fund Research Into Atmospheric, Terrestrial Phenomena
Justin Herman to Step Down as Head of GSA’s Emerging Citizen Tech Office
Trump Commends Acting Cabinet Officials
National Counterintelligence & Security Center Warns US Firms of Foreign Intell Threats With Informative Materials
Navy on Schedule Towards F-35 Initial Operating Capability
Trump Signs Bills to Help DHS Fix Cyber Vulnerabilities
Air Force Unveils BRICE Mobile App for Handling Aircraft Maintenance Workload
Navy Marks Status of First Unmanned Warship as ‘Classified’
Senators Pushing Contract Worker Protection Bill Due to Government Shutdown
DOE Launches Grant Program to Support Science R&D Efforts
USAF Kessel Run Labs Opens Jobs Addressing Software Needs
Army Seeks to Enlist More Soldiers in New Recruitment Push
Eric Chewning Appointed Chief of Staff to DoD Secretary
PSC Outlines Recommendations for Proposed Update to Data Center Optimization Initiative
DoD Inspector General Issues Report on FY 2018 Financial Statement Audit Results
DOE Announces Funds for Marine Energy Technology Research
Chris Shank: DoD Plans to Create Joint Agency for Space Tech Dev’t
Navy Tests Hyper Velocity Projectiles From Mk 45 Naval Gun
NASA Governmentwide Contract Still Operational Despite Shutdown; Joanne Woytek Quoted
Treasury Dept Implementing Authentication Process for Citizen Services Platforms
Outgoing HASC Chairman: Space Force to Enjoy Bipartisan Support in New Congress
Trump May Opt for Emergency Declaration to Fund Border Wall
Heather Wilson, Gen. David Goldfein: Air Force Launches Efforts to Project US Power in Arctic Region
Navy Schedules Commissioning for Littoral Combat Ship Wichita
Acting DoD No.2 David Norquist: Pentagon Secures Topline Budget Figure for FY20
Sec. Richard Spencer Calls for Increased, Faster Innovation Across Navy
DoD Announces Military-Industry Talent Exchange Program
Rep. Robin Kelly Warns of Gov’t Shutdown’s Impact on IT Recruitment
Rep. Virginia Foxx Sponsors Bill Refining Federal Grant Reporting
David Norquist: DoD Developing Financial Database Under Pilot Program
Navy Commencing Information Warfare Improvement Plan in 2019
Lt. Gen. Bruce Crawford on How Army CIO Office Supports AI Task Force Across Six Areas
DoD Inspector General Issues Summary of Unclassified, Classified Reports on Cybersecurity
USAF Launches New Formal Innovation Office
USAF Completes First Phase of Cloud Migration; Plans Future Activities
USAF Completes First Phase of Cloud Migration; Plans Future Activities
Democratic Senators Introduce Legislation to Compensate Employees During Shutdown
Trump Nominates Mark Greenblatt as DOI Inspector General
Army to Roll Out Air Defense That Integrates C2, Sensors, Missiles
FBI Facing Backlog, Funding Cuts Amid Longest US Gov’t Shutdown in History
National Security Vet Charles Kupperman Named Deputy National Security Advisor
Army Seeks Night-Vision Tech Improvements
Jeffery Green: Congressional Members Should Back Defense Industrial Base Through Bipartisan Cooperation
Reps. Jerry McNerney, Bob Latta Introduce Bills to Advance Electric Grid Cybersecurity
DoD Report Evaluates Implications of China’s Expanding Global Activities
USAF Revamps Technology Transfer Program With New Efforts
DoD Completes Blended Retirement System Opt-In Enrollment
USAF Kessel Run Labs Adopts New Office to Augment Personnel Experience
Navy Preps to Return Littoral Combat Ships to Missions in FY19
Rep. Frank Pallone Urges FCC to Hold Briefing on Wireless Carriers’ Data Disclosure
Navy Eyes Single Combat System for Entire Surface Fleet
Senators Propose Bill to Permanently End Government Shutdowns
Army Plans to Cut 8K Apps for Future Hybrid Cloud Migration
Thomas Modly: Navy Must Develop Strategy to Strengthen IT Leadership
Advisory Panel Says Pentagon Needs ‘War Footing Approach’ to Defense Tech Acquisitions
DIA Report Looks at China’s Military Strategy, Capabilities
OMB: Reductions in Federal Workforce Not Likely to Occur Amid Gov’t Shutdown
Sen. Jon Tester: VA CIO James Gfrerer Must Address Dept’s IT Problems
Trump Signs Federal Gov’t Data Access Bill Into Law
GAO Report Details Challenges to Accurately Match Shared Patient Records
House Passes Federal CIO Reauthorization Bill After Reintroduction; Rep. Will Hurd Quoted
USAF Holding Innovation Development Challenge for Airmen
Navy Eyes Potential Contract for Large Surface Ship
Navy Reveals New Training System in San Diego
Jim Garrettson Announces 2019 Wash100 Winners During Defense Research & Development Summit
Trump, DoD to Release Missile Defense Review
Inspector General Uncovers Cyber Concerns With NSA Operational Systems
DOE Funding Emerging Quantum Science Research Efforts
Army Opens Special Warfare Facility for Fast Phase Tech Deployment
President Trump Supporting American Bomb Industry With New Fund Effort
Bill Moran: Navy Needs Data Access to Accelerate AI Implementation
Sen. Ted Cruz Pushing Commercial Space Bill in Congress
Advanced Weapons Elevator Installed on Navy’s Newest Carrier
NBIB Continues Background Investigations Amid Government Shutdown
Navy Plans to Field Two Hull Designs Replacing Aging Auxiliary Ships
GAO: GSA, OMB Need to Bolster Management of Physical Access Control Systems
President Trump Signs Law to Require Pay for Gov’t Workers Amid Shutdown
Trump, DoD Release 2019 Missile Defense Review
VA Continues Expansion of 3D Printing Network for Medical Operations
Sens. Angus King, Jim Risch Reintroduce Energy Grid Security Bill; King Quoted
GAO: DoD Must Identify Funding Priorities to Implement Business Processing Reforms
Report: TSA Failed to Inform Congress About Large Security Tech Buys
DOE NNSA Allots $50M for Academia-Led Nonproliferation R&D
Air Force Installs First 3D Printed, Non-Corrosive Titanium Component on F-22
Top Pentagon Data Officer Explains Challenges Utilizing AI at DoD
Christopher Grady: Navy, Industrial Base Need to Adjust for Maintenance, Modernization Demands
Federal Tech Leads Say Govt Needs More AI, Automation Workers
USAF Spends Part of Funds Allotted for Commercial Satellite Data
DHS’ Sorrea Correa Notifies Industry on Submission of Responses to RFIs, RFPs Amid Funding Lapse
Report: Partial Shutdown Affects Economy, Contractors
Dave Mihelcic on Shutdown’s Impact on Government’s Tech Recruitment Efforts, Image
DoD Report Details Climate Change Risks for US Military Sites
HHS Holds Tech Sprint to Develop AI, Data-Driven Healthcare Tools
Air Force Deploys Mobile App to Coordinate Special Tactics Missions
Study Shows Wait Time Reduction in VA-Based Care Services
Air Force Boosting Contractor Work in IT Modernization
USAF Demonstrates VR/AR Applications for Aircraft Preparation Training
Navy Studies Ammunition Alternatives for Guns on Zumwalt-Class Ships
Navy Eyeing Organizational Restructuring for New IT Role
Dan Coats: National Intelligence Strategy Sets Roadmap for Partnerships, Agility
DHS’ Christopher Krebs Issues Directive to Address Domain Name System Tampering Campaign
USAF 704th Test Group Performing New Directed Energy Experiments
House Assigns IT, Government Operations Oversight to Single Panel
House Releases Bill Increasing $150M Tech Modernization Fund Amid Shutdown
DoD, National Guard Working to Improve How States Respond to Cyber Threats
Marine Corps Acquiring Updated Binocular Night Vision Goggles
Navy Finalizes Requirements for New Frigate; Expects $150M in Savings
Air Force Testing EPHESOFT System for USAF Travel Vouchers
AFRL, U.K. Partner Holding Contest for Search & Rescue AI Applications
DARPA Launches Warfighter Performance Measurement Initiative; Eric Van Gieson Quoted
Gen. David Goldfein Inspects Air Force’s T-X Trainer Aircraft at Boeing Facility
Report: Michael Griffin’s Office to Oversee Space Development Agency
GAO Opposes New Army Plans to Speed Up Tech Modernization
Navy Announces Commissioning for Future USS Michael Monsoor Destroyer
OPM Advises Agencies to Allow Flexible Employee Schedules Amid Shutdown; Margaret Weichert Quoted
Navy Exploring Cold Spray to Speed Up, Improve Asset Maintenance
NNSA Completes Navy W76-1 Nuclear Warhead Modernization Effort
Navy Tactical Networks Program Office Confirms Alignment With Maritime Superiority Plan
House Passes Bill Identifying State Department Cyber Weaknesses; Rep. Ted Lieu Quoted
USAF Unifies IT, Intelligence, Cyber Into One HQ Office
CBO: Nuclear Weapon Programs Would Cost $494B Through 2028
Bruce Jette: IP Management Policy Marks Initial Step in ‘Cultural Change’ Within Army
Air Force Constructing Simulation Facility for Testing Next-Gen Aircraft
Former Top Federal Officials Warn Trump Admin of Shutdown’s Long-Term Effects
DISA Deploying AI-Based Model for NBIS Security Clearance Processing
DOE Allots $40M for Grid Modernization Projects
Chamber of Commerce: Government Shutdown Significantly Affects Small Businesses; David Berteau Quoted
USMC Requesting $14B in FY 2020 Funding for Modernization, Readiness
Report: DoD Making Progress to Boost US Missile Defense System
Navy Completes Integration Testing of Mine Countermeasures Drones for LCS Fleet
OMB: Trump OKs Continuing Resolution to Reopen Government
Christopher Krebs Explains Rationale Behind CISA’s Directive on DNS Tampering Campaign
Rep. Hurd Details Tech Priorities in Congress for 2019
GSA Building AI Tool to Review Accessibility of Federal Solicitations
McConnell AFB Receives First KC-46A Refueling Aircraft
Reps. Michael McCaul, Eliot Engel Reintroduce Cyber Diplomacy Act
Lt. Gen. David Thompson: USAF Relies on Industry for Space Launch Services
USAF Funding New F-15 Variant if Budget Permits; David Goldfein Quoted
Christopher Krebs: CISA’s Return to Full Operational Capacity Could Take Weeks
Lisa Hershman: DoD Expected to Save $6B for FY 2019
DoD Seeks Multiple Silicon Valley Firms to Help Store, Manage Vast Data
CBO Looks at Effects of Partial Gov’t Shutdown; Forcepoint’s Eric Trexler Comments
USMC Completes Amphibious Combat Vehicle Requirement Testing
Shanahan Welcomes NATO’s Progress on Operations, Burden-Sharing
Report: US Military Needs Automated Tech, Testing Capabilities for Evolving Cyber Threats
NASA Attempts Mars Rover Recovery Via Command Transmissions
Navy Experimenting on Ship Tactics With New Squadron
DoD to Run Space Force Under Dep’t of Air Force Temporarily
Mark Esper: Army Seeking Modernization Funding to Achieve Readiness by FY 2022
DISA Continues Assisting DoD in Cloud Initiatives
STRATCOM Completing Preparations For New $1B HQ Facility Near Omaha
Navy Chief John Richardson Wants Military to Boost Land-Based Missile Defense Systems
NNSA Starts Producing W76-2 Submarine-Launched Nuclear Weapons
Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill Preventing President Trump From Launching Nuclear Strike
IC Report Highlights Russia-China Alliance, Growing Threats to US
Jim Bridenstine: NASA Working on Shutdown Recovery Efforts
GAO Forms New Office to Help Congress Boost US Science, Tech Capabilities
ACSI Report: Federal Gov’t Satisfaction Declines 1.1% in 2018
Nakasone: 2018 Midterm Elections a Success in Feds’ Cyber Efforts
Michael Fantini: USAF Warfighting Integration Unit Focusing on Future Combat Scenarios
Army’s Fort Stewart Receives First Humvee Replacements
Shanahan: DoD Picks New Lead for Space Command
Rep. Jim Langevin Calls on Congress to Limit Committees with Cyber Oversight
Naval Research Lab Signs Partnership With Tech Incubator to Boost Innovation
Fix Begins for DoD’s Vulnerable Health Records System
Austal USA Hosts Keel Laying for Navy’s Future USNS Newport EPF
Report: Gov’t Shutdown Had ‘Minimal Effects’ on Federal Network Cybersecurity
Navy Announces Commision for 17th Virginia-Class Submarine
NIST Selects 26 New Algorithms to Thwart Quantum Cyber Attacks
Report: VA Fails to Meet Savings, Cost Targets for Data Center Consolidation
AFRL, Michigan Technological University Form Emergency Raft Design Collaboration
DISA Tests New Biometric Device in Pilot Program
Dana Deasy: DoD Planning to Evaluate Suppliers’ Cybersecurity Self-Checks