Defense
The Defense Department relies on advanced IT and cybersecurity systems to maintain its technological edge and ensure national security. This includes securing vast networks, protecting sensitive data, and developing cutting-edge technologies. The Pentagon is also responsible for defending against cyber threats from state-sponsored actors and non-state actors, which requires constant vigilance and innovation. DOD invests in research and development, as well as training and education for its personnel.
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Flipping the Script on AI Adoption at Space Force
The newest military service is moving away from off-the-shelf solutions to build a culture of internal innovation and mission-specific tools.
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Federal AI Efforts Push to Prove Mission Value
Agencies aim to demonstrate mission payoff and elevate flexible, risk-based standards as part of their federal AI strategies.
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Pentagon SWFT Responses Back Shift to Continuous Software Authorization
Industry feedback urges the Pentagon to end checklist compliance and adopt data‑driven trust models as SWFT modernizes software acquisition.
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How Military Technologists Can Move Seamlessly into Commercial Innovation
Technology can serve as a tie between government and industry career paths. Datadog’s Greg Reeder shares perspective for federal employees exploring commercial roles.
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NDAA Ushers in Procurement Reforms to Break Pentagon Stovepipes
Lawmakers say the shift to Portfolio Acquisition Executives, higher commercial thresholds and rapid fielding offices will help the military outpace China and emerging cyber threats.
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How the Navy is Scaling Zero Trust With Flank Speed
Cyber officials say cloud platforms like Flank Speed are key to applying zero trust across enterprise IT and operational technology systems.
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GenAI.mil Makes Debut as DOW Pushes Commercial AI at Scale
GenAI.mil marks shift from slow acquisition to commercial-grade integration, with Google Cloud partnership at the core of reform push.
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U.S. Faces New Era of AI-Driven Conflict with China
Officials call for bold AI adoption, cultural change and autonomy at scale to strengthen U.S. deterrence and confront China's rapid advances.
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Pentagon Consolidates DIU, CDAO Under R&E to Streamline Innovation
Under Secretary Emil Michael consolidates DIU and CDAO to cut duplication and sharpen modernization efforts.
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Building the Foundation for AI-Enabled Defense
Verizon experts explain how resilient IT and 5G networks enable data movement from edge to core, powering AI-driven defense operations.
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Pentagon Pushes AI, Autonomy, Golden Dome in Defense Plan
War Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed the upcoming National Defense Strategy outlining faster U.S. military modernization.
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Autonomous AI Drives Faster Decision-Making at the Edge
AWS experts say that how latency, bandwidth and energy constraints push AI to become a true decision-maker at the edge.
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