The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit is testing artificial intelligence to stay abreast of emerging cybersecurity threats, according to its director for the cyber portfolio. Jeff Kleck said automation, machine learning and intelligence of new technology allow the agency to identify and address the growing number of online attacks. “We are not increasing the number of […]
The Department of Defense has published a rewritten version of the DoD 5000 series acquisition policy in an attempt to speed up the procurement and deployment of new hypersonic weapons, a Defense .gov report said. According to Ellen Lord, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment and a 2020 Wash100 winner, the overarching policies outlined […]
Michael Conlin, the Department of Defense's chief business analytics officer, has received his first Wash100 award from Executive Mosaic. Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson presented the award in recognition of Conlin's efforts to push data science in the Pentagon and to improve department culture through talent recruitment. Conlin served as the DoD's chief data officer […]
Emily Murphy, the administrator at the General Services Administration and a 2020 Wash100 winner, said the agency’s latest solicitation for drone services is meant to bring performance-based contracting back to the government. The solicitation, called ASTRO, aims to place 10 multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for “manned, unmanned and optionally manned platforms and robotics” that the Pentagon […]
Barry Barlow, senior vice president and chief of staff at Perspecta, has received his first Wash100 award from Executive Mosaic. Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson presented the award in recognition of Barlow's role in the strategic growth of Perspecta and his contributions to valuable contract wins. Barlow is responsible for Perspecta's long-term technology strategy and […]
Col. Joel Babbit, program executive director for SOF Warrior at the U.S. Special Operations Command, said the organization plans to allow its unmanned aerial vehicles more autonomy. During the Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict virtual conference hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association, he said the command is using autonomous systems in areas where running manned platforms […]
The remaining documents of the Trusted Internet Connections 3.0 guidance will round out the government's efforts to support multiple architectures for agencies' network security, according to an official. TIC program Director Sean Connelly said such use cases were first outlined in an Office of Management and Budget memo finalized in September 2019. “Even when those […]
Rep. Anthony Brown, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, has recommended making artificial intelligence development mandatory in future major defense programs. Brown believes that for the Department of Defense to modernize, it needs to aggressively field AI in its programs and remove outdated platforms. "This might require significant changes to the Pentagon’s force […]
The General Services Administration will continue implementing new cybersecurity and information control requirements in large acquisition contracts, according to a top official. Keith Nakasone, deputy assistant commissioner for acquisition in GSA's Office of Information Technology Category, said future requirements will be in line with the Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. “We know that […]
Robert O’Brien, President Trump’s national security adviser, said the U.S. Navy intends to place hypersonic missiles on warships to improve their defense capabilities. Addressing an audience at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine, he added that the service plans to put the advanced weapons on Virginia-class submarines, Zumwalt-class destroyers and Arleigh Burke-class ships. O’Brien noted […]
