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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Navy Research Leads Push for Tech Innovation to Stay Ahead
The Naval Research Laboratory is driving innovation to enhance readiness and maintain technological dominance against emerging threats.
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Officials Expect Trump to Revise Pentagon’s 2026 Budget Request
Congressional and Naval leaders expect the Trump administration to amend the Pentagon’s 2026 budget request before it's considered by Congress.
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AFCEA West: Adapting Naval Cyber Command to Evolving Threats
Vice Adm. Craig Clapperton broke down how the Navy is responding to technological advancements, collaboration and adversarial threats.
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Pentagon Ramps Up Tech Development for Replicator Program
Defense officials stress the need for accelerated software development to scale autonomous systems and meet Replicator's summer deadline.
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Navy’s Zero Trust Successes Pave the Way for ISV 2.0
Department of the Navy IT leaders say recent zero trust successes lay the groundwork for the next phase of DON's information security vision.
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Navy Officials Call for Tech 'Mastery' to Counter Emerging Threats
Navy leaders at AFCEA West stressed the need for speed, agility and innovation to stay ahead of evolving threats.
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Defending the Cyber Domain in a Time of 'Non-Kinetic' Threats
Northcom's intelligence leader Brig. Gen. Maurizio Calabrese discussed the evolving role of defense intelligence technology.
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DOD Wants to Accelerate GenAI With AI Rapid Capabilities Cell
The Defense Department sunset Task Force Lima and launched a new effort for generative AI development with the AI Rapid Capabilities Cell.
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AI FedLab
The AI FedLab covered key topics like generative AI, trustworthy AI, data privacy, risk management, cybersecurity, governance and more at interactive roundtable sessions.
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DODIN Strategy Aims to Outpace Cyber Threats
JFHQ-DODIN Commander Lt. Gen. Paul Stanton says the new "How We Prevail" plan moves from reactive defense to proactive threat mitigation.
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Air Force Chief: Modernization Is Critical to Maintaining Superiority
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall cites AI, automation and cyber resilience as key modernization components to outpace China by 2050.
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DOD Cyber Crime Center Appoints New Executive Director
Lesley Bernys previously served as CIO at the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.
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