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2019 > September
US, Poland Agree to Enforce Tighter 5G Regulations
REI Systems Hires Gene Zapfel, Jason McGill for Key Roles
Brig. Gen. Patrick Cobb: Space Force to Have Own National Guard Contingent on Congressional Approval
Rep. John Katko Introduces Bill for State, Local Cybersecurity
Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan: 2020 a Breakthrough Year for DoD’s AI Center
New Executive Order Forms Quantum Information Science Advisory Committee
John Raymond Creates Two US Space Command Components
NASA, NIH, GSA Anticipate Busy Ordering Period for Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts
Navy Surface Dev’t Squadron to Receive Unmanned Vessel Next Month
Sandia Aims to Improve Flight Vibration Tests via Sounding Rocket Program
NSA-Supported Cyber Policy Course Released at Towson University
Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope Passes NASA Preliminary Design Review
Maximus Announces Partnership with Craven Community College; Laura Rosenak Quoted
Thomas Kennedy, Anthony O’Brien of Raytheon to Speak at the Morgan Stanley 7th Annual Laguna Conference
Kaiser Mead Custodial Work Trust Selects Jacobs to Create Wetland/Electro-Coagulation Treatment Facility; Jan Walstrom Quoted
USAF Awards Raytheon $36M Contract to Develop Airbourne High-Frequency Radio; Barbara Borgonovi Quoted
White House Memo Unveils R&D Budget Priorities for FY 2021
Robert Rainhart Becomes COO of HawkEye 360; John Serafini Quoted
DoD Works to Raise Insider Threat Awareness to Safeguard National Security
GAO: DoD Must Document Progress on Business Reform Initiatives
Ron Ross: NIST Awaits OMB Approval of Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5
DHS IG: FEMA’s IT Mgmt Deficiencies Resulted in Emergency Response Challenges
ONC Taps The Sequoia Project to Develop Components of EHR Info Sharing Framework
Navy to Speed Up Collaborative Functions Via Tech Bridges; James Geurts Quoted
Telecom Advisory Panel Submits ICT Ecosystem Report to DHS
Navy Deploys Enterprise-Wide Logistics IT Platform
NASA Chooses Three Space Weather Research Mission Proposals
Raytheon Offers Boosterless Version of SkyCeptor; Sam Deneke Quoted
Pentagon to Free Up $3.6B to Support 11 Border Barrier Construction Projects; Jonathan Hoffman Quoted
DHS S&T, Industry Collaborate to Improve Tech at Public Spaces
Ashley Mahan: FedRAMP Seeks to Improve Certification Process With Threat Intell Reports
OMB Raises Concern Over Space-Based Sensor Layer Development Provision in Senate Bill
NSA Selects University of Hawai’i at Manoa as Featured School for Cybersecurity
Doug Wilson Joins CNSI; Wash100 Awardee Todd Stottlemyer Quoted
Karen Gibson: Intell Community’s Data Transparency Efforts Key to Addressing Info Warfare Threats
DISA Presents on Mobility at TechNet Augusta Event
Will Roper Voices Concerns Over Reorganization of Air Force Acquisition Office
Army Works to Implement Autonomous Swarms in Operations
DHS, State Dept Officials Cite Billing, Security as Key Concerns for Cloud Implementation
NSA Cybersecurity Directorate’s Anne Neuberger Lays Out Priorities
John Kavanaugh, Mac Curtis of Perspecta to Participate in Citi 2019 Global Technology Conference on Sept. 6th
Grant Schneider on Cyber Threat Posed by China
Katie Arrington: DoD’s Cyber Certification Framework Seeks to Better Understand Defense Supply Chain
SBA to Implement New IT Platform for Small Business Investment Company Records
Air Force Uses Cloud-Based Visualization Tech to Manage Mission Infrastructure
Navy Announces Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship Cody
Kevin Cox: DHS to Launch CDM Data Visualization Dashboard
White House to Host Artificial Intelligence Summit
GAO: DoD Needs to Better Define, Train Extra Procurement Workforce
Senate Sets Hearing Date for Trump’s Air Force, Army Secretary Nominees
Glenn Gerstell: NSA’s Cybersecurity Directorate Will Centralize Info Sharing Efforts
Utah State University Makes Satellite for NASA Aerosol Study
Mark Esper on Review of DoD’s JEDI Cloud Contract
Paul Nakasone: NSA References 2018 for 2020 Election Security
Parsons Receives 2019 Robert W. Campbell Award from National Safety Council; Chuck Harrington Quoted
Dennis Crall Talks DoD Cyber Strategy at Panel Discussion
Agency Officials Cite Public-Private Partnerships, Network Security as Key IoT Priorities
CISA Mulls Cybersecurity Partnership With NSA; Christopher Krebs Quoted
Rick Perry Announces Establishment of DOE Artificial Intelligence Office
Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel Comments on NASA Artemis Program
OMB Updating CyberStat Security Assessment Program Ahead of FY20
DLA Looks to AI for Predictive Logistics Capabilities
CDM Prepares to Release Cybersecurity Assessment Results
QTS Realty Trust, Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
Battelle Awarded Extension from National Science Foundation to Operate the National Ecological Observatory Network; Mike Janus Quoted
Raytheon Partners with Hanwha Systems to Upgrade ID Systems; Barbara Borgonovi Quoted
Potomac Officers Club Announces Stuart Hazlett of U.S. Army as Panelist for 4th Annual Army Forum on Oct. 2nd
Final Rule to Ban Government Use of Kaspersky Products
ACT-IAC CEO David Wennergren on Cloud Smart Policy
Jay Raymond Highlights Space Command’s Key Priorities
VA Opens Health Care Innovation Center in California; Robert Wilkie Quoted
Clayton Turner Named Director of NASA’s Langley Research Center
Steve Rosenberg Named FCC Acting Chief Data, Analytics Officer
Education Dept Seeks Input on Plans to Recognize US Cybersecurity Educators
FAA, NASA Demo Low-Altitude Drone Operations Under Pilot Program
SDA’s Warfighter Council Plans Quarterly Meetings to Inform Space Program Dev’t
NIST Issues Preliminary Draft of Privacy Framework
MHS Rolls Out New Electronic Health Record at Four Sites
Accenture Acquires Pragsis Bidoop to Boost AI, Big Data Portfolio; Athina Kanioura Quoted
Report: Charles Kupperman to Serve as Acting National Security Adviser
Michael Kratsios: Supplemental Report to Trump’s Budget Request Shows ‘Increased Emphasis’ on AI
Senate Subcommittee Includes F-35, Battleship Funds in $695B FY 2020 Defense Bill Markup
GAO: DoD Should ‘Fully Implement’ Open-Source Software Dev’t Program
DHS CIO John Zangardi on Multicloud Approach
Navy Demos Autonomous Mine Hunting Approach
DOE Selects Three Industry-Led Teams for Nuclear Tech Project Funding Opportunity
HHS Issues Awards for Health IT Interoperability Projects
DoD Calling for Software Acquisition Funding Category
Florida International University Receives USAF Funds for Origami Antenna Dev’t
GAO Initiates Activities at Strategic Foresight Center
DOE to Extend Hanford Plateau Remediation Contract for Jacobs; Karen Wiemelt Quoted
Potomac Officers Club Announces Maj. Gen. David Bassett of the U.S. Army as Panelist for 4th Annual Army Forum on Oct. 2nd
Dale Cabaniss Confirmed as OPM Director
Trump Issues Extension of National Emergency Against Foreign Election Threats
Senate Bill to Authorize $1B More for DoD’s Hypersonic Programs
Salesforce Provides $18.2M to San Francisco and Oakland School Districts; Marc Benioff, Keith Block Quoted
SBA Awards $18M in Grants to 41 State International Trade Agencies; Chris Pilkerton Quoted
Mark Bathrik: Gov’t Should Revise Airspace Policies to Cover UAS Operations
House Hearing Focuses Discussion on Internet Architecture Security
Senate Confirms James Byrne for VA Deputy Secretary Role
Air Force Concludes B-1B Aircraft Expanded Carriage Demo
Katie Olson: Defense Digital Service Designs Tech With Users
DHS S&T Highlights Participation in FEMA-Led Earthquake Exercise
Army Taps Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Develop Cold Spray 3D Printing Method
NSF Awards 43 Research Grants Under Collaborative Accelerator Program
Viasat Named Global Satellite Business of the Year; Mark Dankberg Quoted
Bureau Seeks to Protect 2020 Census From Misinformation Through ‘Fusion Center’
OMB Issues Updated Internet Security Policy; Suzette Kent Quoted
Air Force’s AI Strategy Outlines Five Focus Areas
Stratcom, State University Form Space Data Sharing Partnership
GAO: TSA Should Share Security Tech Demo Results With Mass Transit Operators
James Gfrerer: VA Works Toward Digital Transformation
Janet Kavandi to Step Down as NASA Glenn Research Center Director
Air Force Secretary Nominee Barbara Barrett Puts Focus on Space Force
Emily Murphy: GSA’s Future Initiatives Will Build on Schedule Consolidation Plans
VA Deploys Application Programming Interfaces to Modernize Service Delivery
AFRL Invests in Materials Research Facility at Cornell University
James Geurts: Navy Creates Deputy Assistant Secretary for Sustainment Position
Rep. Will Hurd Talks AI, Cybersecurity at Forum
Nominee Ryan McCarthy Aims to Continue Readiness, Modernization & Reform Efforts as Army Secretary
CGI Announces Continued Support for CONNECT; Ksheeraja Velangulam Quoted
Deloitte, Oracle Collaborate to Accelerate Customer Innovation Through Oracle Cloud
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Awards $7.5M Contract to Censeo Consulting Group
Gen. David Goldfein: Military Seeks Network, Software to Connect Mission Systems
Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan: JAIC Developing AI Models for Military, Emergency Response
DOE Announces $110M Funding for Carbon Capture, Storage R&D Projects
DIU to Help Navy Adopt Predictive Maintenance; Mike Madsen Quoted
Ryan Cote: DOT Aims For IT Modernization in Three Years
Army Launches UAV Tech Contest for University Students
UiPath to Host the Largest Global Gathering of RPA Practitioners at FORWARD III
OFPP Chief Michael Wooten Lays Out Priorities to Modernize Federal Acquisition Process
Agencies See Need for New Skill Sets as Gov’t Leverages Data; Kris Rowley Quoted
DHS Launches Cyber Competition for Military, Federal Civilian Employees
DHS Selects Hughes Network Systems for $3B TacCom II Contract; Rick Lober Quoted
CACI Expanding Presence in Texas Technology Corridor; Kevin Kelly Quoted
Iridium, OneWeb Collaborating on Global Satellite Services Offering; Wash100 Award Winner Matt Desch Quoted
Treasury Dept Issues Sanctions to North Korean Cyber Actors
NRO, USSPACECOM Demonstrate Joint Space Defense
Matthew Donovan: USAF to Reactivate 420th Flight Test Squadron for B-21 Program
HHS Pilots AI System to Determine Government-Friendliness of Services
VA Unveils Training Program to Support New EHR Platform
USAF Formally Names T-X Aircraft With Red-Tailed Color Scheme
Mike Thomson of Unisys to Present at Sidoti & Company Fall 2019 Investor Conference
Robert O’Brien Appointed National Security Adviser; President Trump Quoted
U.S. Navy Awards $170.7M to BAE Systems to Repair Two Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers
Michael Kratsios: White House Close to Issuing Guidance on AI Regulations
Air Force Plans to Reinvest $30B for Space, Multidomain Capabilities
Chris Campione: DOE’s FY20 IT Modernization Strategy Puts Focus on Cloud, Workforce
Donna Roy: Security, Network Monitoring, Application Mgmt Should be Consistent
Jim Ullmann Receives 2019 Air Traffic Controller of the Year Award from Raytheon; 2019 Wash100 Award Winner Dave Wajsgras Quoted
Gen. David Goldfein Introduces USAF’s Multi-Domain Ops Strategy
Michael Wooten: Data Sharing Needed Between Government, Cloud Providers
Navy Develops Cloud Environment for Big Data Computing
NASA Ahead of Schedule to Build Lunar Gateway Modules
Treasury Dept Releases Strategy for Streamlining Cloud Acquisition
DLT Solutions Partners with A Cloud Guru to Provide Cloud Technology Training for Public Sector
TCOM Secures $979M Army Tethered Aerostat Support Contract from DoD; Ron Bendlin Quoted
Barbara Barrett, Ryan McCarthy Nominations Advance to Full Senate
Christopher Krebs: Gov’t, Industry Should Be More Realistic in Presenting Cyber Risks
Mark Esper: US Military Needs to Adapt, Implement National Defense Strategy to Fight New Threats
Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Jack Reed Introduce Bill to Create Info Warfare ‘Response Center’
DHS Plans Data Center Migration Ahead of 2020 Deadline
Unmanned Ship from Leidos Reaches Historic Milestone; Nevin Carr Quoted
GAO Urges NASA to Take More Action in Major Program Scheduling
Perspecta Labs Receives $2.9M Prime Award from CMG to Provide Modular Radio Frequency Communications Solution for U.S. Army; Petros Mouchtaris Quoted
Air Combat Command Designates 16th Air Force as New Information Warfare Org
Air Force Seeks Shorter-Lifespan Satellites to Accelerate Deployment
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Releases New Socioeconomic Health Score; Josh Schoeller Quoted
FCC Unveils Two Locations to Test Advanced Wireless Comms
NOAA, DOE Launch Prize Competition for Energy-Efficient Ocean Observation Systems
NASA Invests in Graduate Research on Aviation, Space
PSC, DELTA Resources Hosting Defense Services Conference Nov. 21st; Maria Proestou, Jim Jaska Quoted
House OKs Seven-Week Stopgap Spending Measure
Anil Cheriyan: GSA Eyes ‘Client-Focused’ Tech Transformation Service Through Restructuring
Grant Schneider Talks Agency Cybersecurity, IT Modernization Progress at CISA Summit
Report: NOAA to Hand Over GOES-13 Satellite to Air Force Under Space Monitoring Agreement
NASA, Australian Space Agency to Sign Joint Statement at NASA Headquarters
NSA’s Anne Neuberger: New Cybersecurity Directorate to Observe Joint Approach
New Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Revive, Improve Office of Technology Assessment
Derek Tournear: SDA Working With Air Force to Establish Space Defense Layer
Boeing Begins Work on Air Force One Modernization Effort
FirstNet to Start Procurement Activities Ahead of 5G Implementation
NASA Completes Core Stage Assembly of Space Launch System Rocket
DHS Scientist Develops Chemical-Based Contraband Detection Method
Gov’t Officials Talk 5G-Related Security Risks at CISA Summit; Sen. Mark Warner Quoted
Shane Barney: Citizenship and Immigration Services Advances Automation at Security Ops Center
CISA Report Offers Updates on ICT Supply Chain Task Force’s Work; Bob Kolasky Quoted
Australia Commits to Support NASA’s ‘Moon to Mars’ Exploration Approach
Air Force Beta-Tests Mapping Tech With Drone
L3Harris Technologies Building Statewide Public Safety Radio System from State of Utah; Nino DiCosmo Quoted
J.P. London Receives U.S. Navy Memorial Lone Sailor Award
Matt Pottinger to Serve as Deputy National Security Adviser
Navy Lays Keel of New Littoral Combat Ship Savannah
Kevin McAleenan Unveils New DHS Anti-Terrorism Framework
Federal Agencies Detail Plans for Digital Transformation
SOCOM Plans AI, Machine Learning Integration for Tactical Operations
NSA Deploying AI to Analyze Suspicious Smallsat Behavior
Deloitte Launches Smart Factory Fabric on Amazon Web Services to Accelerate Smart Factory Transformations
Lt. Gen. John Thompson on Phase 2 National Security Space Launch Competition
Thomas Zurbuchen: NASA Eyes Space Telescope for Detection of Hazardous Asteroids
GSA Eyes More Structured Approach to Offering Software-Defined Network Services Under EIS Vehicle
DOE Taps Public-Private Partnership to Manage Water Desalination R&D Hub
PSC Hosting Webinar on E-Verify Federal Contractor Rule Featuring Wash100 Award Winner David Berteau
Raytheon Developing High-Power Microwave System for U.S. Air Force
Dr. William Vantine of SPA Named GovCon Awards Finalist; Julie Coons Quoted
Raytheon Providing Radar Warning Receivers for U.S. Air Force Tankers; Stefan Baur Quoted
DoD JAIC, NSIN Jointly Host Predictive Maintenance Contest; Jack Shanahan Quoted
Kshemendra Paul Named VA Chief Data Officer
NSA Launches 2019 Cyber Competition for Students
New Army-Supported Research Paves Way to Shape-Changing Robotics
S&T-Developed Tech Supports Hurricane Dorian Recovery Operations
SBA Deploys Cloud Tech for CDM Pilot Program
Report: GSA, Consumer Product Safety Commission in Early Phase of CoE Partnership
Digital Service Tool Helps Contracting Officers Assess Workplaces’ Acquisition Culture
House Lawmakers Introduce Telecom Supply Chain Security Bill
VADM Terry Benedict Joins SPA Board of Directors; Dr. William Vantine Quoted
KBR Receives $40M Contracts from Air Force Space Command; Byron Bright Quoted
Senate Subcommittee-Approved FY 2020 Spending Bill to Provide $22.75B for NASA
Valiant Integrated Services Awarded $119M Contract from U.S. Army; James Jaska Quoted
Lisa Porter: DoD Deploying ‘Zero-Trust’ Concept for Network Security
Margaret Martonosi Named Head of NSF Computer, Information Science Directorate
DHS S&T, CBP Form Opioid Detection Tech Dev’t Partnership
NIST, FirstNet Invite Masses to Compete in First Responder Coding Challenge
SBA Working on Cloud, Data Mgmt System Modernization Efforts
NNSA, USAF Conduct Non-Nuclear Tests of B61-12 Gravity Bomb
NIST Issues Draft Guidance on Zero-Trust Architecture Implementation
Hughes Network Systems Launches HughesNet in Mexico; Pradman Kaul Quoted
GSA Picks Joint AI Center as Fifth Centers of Excellence Partner Agency; Wash100 Award Winner Emily Murphy Quoted
James-Christian Blockwood: GAO Center Seeks to Inform Congress of Emerging Tech Trends’ Future Implications
Derek Tournear: SDA to Issue Tech Demo BAAs in Support of Space Layer Development
Applied Insight, Stratus Solutions Awarded Mission-Critical Cloud Contract from U.S. Cyber Command; John Hynes Quoted
PSC Announces Final DoD LPTA Rule; Urges OFPP Action
By Light to Acquire Cole Engineering Services; Bob Donahue Quoted
Jannet Walker Ford of Cubic Receiving 2019 National Business Achievement Award
Senate OKs Bipartisan DHS Cybersecurity Team Creation Bill; Maggie Hassan Quoted
Navy Achieves 80 Percent Mission-Capable Goal for Aviation Fleet
GAO: DOE Must Fully Establish NIST-Compliant Grid Security Strategy
NIST Cuts Ribbon for Radiation Physics Lab Extension; Karen Dunn Kelley Quoted
DOE Implementing Cyber Risk Mgmt Framework for Cloud Migration
NASA Team Prototypes Shape-Changing Robotic System for Titan Mission
AFMC Study Cites Cross-Enterprise Collaboration, Innovation as Key Factors for Operational Improvement
Speedcast to Provide High-Speed Internet and IT Support Services in the Middle East
Senate Passes Seven-Week Continuing Resolution
DMI Wins Seat on GSA CIO Modernization and Enterprise Transformation (COMET); Jay Sunny Bajaj Quoted
Raytheon, Rheinmetall Defence Form Joint Venture for U.S. Army; Sam Deneke Quoted
Ball Aerospace Delivers Earth Science Instrument for NASA’s Landsat 9; Makenzie Lystrup Quoted
Senate Confirms Ryan McCarthy, John Hyten for Army, Joint Staff Leadership Posts
Senate Approves Eugene Scalia as DOL Secretary
GAO: DoD Yet to Update Rules on LPTA Procurements
USSOCOM Develops AI Tech to Evaluate Marine Raider Candidates
VA Introduces Scheduling Tool for Veteran Appointments
Senate Appropriations Committee: FAA Must Revise Approach to Streamline Launch Policy
Air Force Seeks Participants for ‘Air Force Explore’ Tech Dev’t Effort
DELTA Resources Appoints Rob Gardenier as New Director of Warfare Systems
DHS, Air Force Set Sights on Aviation Cybersecurity; Will Roper Quoted
Derek Tournear on Responses to SDA’s Space Transport Layer RFI
DHS, Pentagon Look at AI for Cyber Readiness Efforts
Raytheon Rheinmetall Land Systems Selects Textron Systems for U.S. Army Combat Vehicle; Lisa Atherton Quoted
PSC Comments on Department of Defense Draft Cybersecurity Framework; Wash100 Award Winner David Berteau, Alan Chvotkin Quoted
NASA Announces New Tipping Point Partnerships for Moon and Mars Technologies; James Reuter Quoted
President Trump Nominates Pete Gaynor as FEMA Administrator
Senate Confirms Lt. Gen. Jason Evans for New Army Installation Leadership Role
Industry, Academic Experts Call on Congress to Address AI Bias Issues
John Raymond Talks Space Command Initiatives, Space Force Needs
Danube Tech Receives DHS Funding to Develop Blockchain Security Tech
New University to Train Security Cooperation Workforce in Defense Department; Cara Abercrombie Quoted
NASA Kennedy Space Center Receives SLS Core Stage Training Mockup
USSOCOM Unveils AI, Machine Learning Lab in Florida
New DARPA Program Seeks to Address Network Interface Tech Gaps
Viasat Receives IDIQ Contract from U.S. Navy to Support International Military Sales; Ken Peterman Quoted