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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Former DOD CIO Analyzes Trump’s Approach to Tech, Workforce
John Sherman shares how recent legislation from the second Trump administration shifts government’s role in technology, defense and the federal workforce.
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DLA's Modernization Saves $23M, CIO Says
DLA saves millions as it modernizes to improve user experience, data integration and application access to better support the warfighter.
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AFCEA West: AI is America’s ‘Sputnik Moment,’ Defense Academic Says
NPS president says that ‘warrior scholars’ bridge research and implementable capabilities for national security.
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AFCEA West: NAVWAR Takes an Agile Approach to Tech Modernization
The service is modernizing to provide sailors with the tools they need, when they need them.
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AFCEA West: How Academics are Helping DOD Innovate
Naval Postgraduate School leader highlighted how academics partnering with the Defense Innovation Unit impact national security challenges.
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AFCEA West: How the Marine Corps is Securing the Future Battlefield
USMC is focusing on technology, training and the individual warfighters to keep pace with adversaries.
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AFCEA West: Advancing Navy’s Cloud, Zero Trust for Future Defense
The service’s tech chief highlighted how its cybersecurity, Flank Speed and future cloud efforts are going.
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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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