Defense Department

The implementation of RPA capacities across government agencies are helping the federal workforce better manage repetitive tasks and improving the delivery of public services.

• DevSecOps

Military services are using automated development practices in the adoption of new technologies and to safeguard IT security.

• 5G
• Cybersecurity
• Zero Trust

CISA and DOD discussed what the U.S. needs to successfully rollout 5G.

If Congress, the White House and federal agencies don’t double annual AI spending now until 2025, the U.S. could lose its edge, noted Defense Department JAIC Director Lt. Gen. Michael Groen and National Security Commission on AI (NSCAI) Executive Director Yll Bajraktari said at AI Gov last week.

The newest branch of the Armed Forces is bolstering its mission through a dynamic approach to technology development.

Sometimes making the most of the cloud means rethinking cloud security. Many federal agencies are still in the process of transitioning to the cloud, but as they customize their cloud environments to suit agency missions and priorities, they encounter new security challenges.

The Defense Information Systems Agency is innovating a flexible approach with technology acquisitions through its Systems Engineering, Technology, and Innovation (SETI) contract vehicle in order to improve warfighting readiness and modernize Defense Department communications infrastructure.

Supporting the workforce and sharing knowledge across agencies remain necessary components toward adopting successful artificial intelligence and DevSecOps practices.

The Defense Digital Service helped the Marine Corps deliver its first cloud-based software program this year through a project called the Battle for Mon Cala. 

Defense Healthcare Management Systems' modernization initiative to transform Defense Department electronic health records is one of the 16 most mission-critical IT acquisition areas highlighted in a recent report from the Government Accountability Office.

Defense Department Chief Data Officer David Spirk is aiming to submit the Defense Data Strategy to DOD leadership by Sept. 30, marking a new milestone for the military’s ability to leverage data as a strategic asset.

• HealthCast

The Joint Trauma System is scaling to build a COVID-19 registry.