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2018 > October

• Report: Gov’t Needs Fresh Tech Talent, Tech-Literate Leadership

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• FAA Receives NASA Air Traffic Management Technology

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• Coast Guard Rebrands Icebreaker Program With National Security Focus; Adm. Karl Schultz Quoted

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• NNSA Completes Final Design Review of B61-12 Bombs, Proceeds to Production Qualification Activities

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• DHS Releases Counterterrorism Research Dashboard

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• Air Force, Navy Officials Push for C-130 Aircraft Operating Capability Modernization

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• Karen Evans: CESER Begins to Implement Emergency Response, Cybersecurity Plans

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• Defense Health Agency Assumes Responsibility Over Military Medical Facilities

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• Robert Cardillo: NGA Leverages Tech to Process Large Amounts of Satellite Data

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• Trump Signs $674B Defense Appropriations Bill for Fiscal 2019

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• Air Force Selects Carnegie Mellon University to Host Human-Machine Teaming CoE

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• NASA Open to Sharing Scientific, Space Situational Awareness Data With China

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• DHS S&T Chooses Texas A&M University to Head Border Threat Screening, Supply Chain Defense CoE

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• FBI Director Christopher Wray: Companies Should Consider Partnering with Federal Gov’t to Combat Cybersecurity Threats

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• Air Force Names Army Vet Eileen Vidrine as Chief Data Officer

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• DHS S&T Reforms Business Strategy to Speed up Capability Deployment Operations

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• Patrick Shanahan: DoD Rescinds Contractor Payment Proposal

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• DOE Makes $28M R&D Investment for Energy Infrastructure Cybersecurity

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• Dana Deasy Talks Cyber, Cloud Efforts for DoD’s Digital Modernization Strategy

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• Former USACE Executive Gregory Garcia Named U.S. Army Deputy CIO

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• NASA, NOAA Establish Board to Study GEOS-17 Satellite Issue

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• VA, DoD Heads: Departments to Collaborate on Single EHR System Implementation

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• Capt. Ben McNeal: Navy Wants Industry to Back IT Modernization, Compliance via NGEN Recompete

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• FAA Eyes 2019 for Phased Assessment of Space-Based Aircraft Surveillance; Dan Elwell Quoted

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• Pentagon Certifies Joint Missile Defense Training Group as Center of Excellence

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• Marianne Kramer: Agencies Need to Control Their Cloud Transition Processes

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• Next-Generation Marine Corps Air Defense Radar Undergoing IOT&E

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• Report: Ellen Lord to Decide on Updated F-35 Modernization Plan in Coming Weeks

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• NIST Adds Seven Updates to Draft Risk Management Framework

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• Rep. Will Hurd: Technology Modernization Fund Board Will Receive Appropriations in 2019

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• NASA, Israel Partner to Support Upcoming Moon Mission

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• Report: Pentagon-Led Study Looks at US Military’s Dependence on Foreign Imports

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• Tim Sakulich Appointed to Lead Air Force Research Lab’s Materials, Manufacturing Directorate

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• DHS, DOE Launch Collaborative Effort to Secure Pipelines, Critical Infrastructure From Cyber Threats

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• Katie Wheelbarger: US Prepared to Use Cyber Defense Capabilities in Support of NATO

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• DHS Undersecretary Says Agency Ready to Defend Elections Against Meddling

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• Preliminary Analysis Shows Castor Seeds, Not Ricin, on Pentagon-Bound Envelopes

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• Rita Baranwal to be Nominated DOE Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy

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• Ethical Hackers Identify 150 Vulnerabilities During Hack the Marine Corps Challenge

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• Frank Konieczny: Air Force Plans to Base Acquisition Process on Kessel Run

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• Suzette Kent: Emergency Alert System Test Seeks to Demonstrate Gov’t Digital Transformation

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• NASA, UAE Space Agency Expand Collaboration in Space Operations; Jim Bridenstine Quoted

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• DoD Completes Missile Defense Review

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• Katerina Megas: Agencies Must Recognize Cyber Risks in IoT Devices

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• DARPA Unveils Program to Speed Up Discovery of Molecules for Defense Applications

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• DoD’s Acting Deputy CIO for Cybersecurity Lays Out Short-Term Plans for Data Protection Efforts

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• Senate Approves Bill Renaming DHS National Protection and Programs Directorate

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• DISA Begins Redesign Effort on Acropolis Network; Matthew Matzer Quoted

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• VA Establishes Commission to Search for Veterans Health Administration Leader

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• Trump Issues New Strategy for Counterterrorism

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• US to Pursue Hypersonics as ‘Joint Effort’ Between Service Branches

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• DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen: FAA Reauthorization Would Help Government Regulate Drone Usage

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• Ryan McCarthy: Army Initiates Some Org Changes in Support of Futures Command

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• Gary Washington: USDA to Implement Modern Platforms in Next 12 Months Under CoE Program

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• AUSA Holds Fourth Innovators Corner for xTechSearch Semi-Finalists; Bruce Jette Quoted

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• Mark Esper: Army Could Free Up $25B to Support Six Modernization Priorities

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• Richard Spencer: Navy Needs to Resolve Recruitment, Retention Issues

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• Military Aviation Leaders Discuss Modern Logistics Systems for Aircraft Parts

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• VA Appoints IT Vet Paul Tibbits as Electronic Health Record Program Executive Director

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• DHS Releases Statement on Bloomberg Report on Alleged Server Hacking Incident

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• ManTech Names Yvonne Vervaet as SVP of Growth and Capabilities

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• Richard Spencer Discloses Names of Two Future Littoral Combat Ships

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• Report: DHS Anti-Email Spoofing Measure in Effect at Multiple Agencies

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• Navy Secretariat to Focus on DoD’s National Defense Strategy by Consolidating Business Operations

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• DHS Unveils Strategy on Electromagnetic Risk Management and Protection

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• Physicist Charles Verdon Appointed Deputy Administrator for DOE NNSA Office of Defense Programs

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• Jeanette Manfra: DHS Aims to Strengthen Cyber Workforce

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• GAO: Sustained Momentum in Identifying, Implementing Initiatives Key to Uphold Weapon System Cybersecurity

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• Lt. Gen. Bruce Crawford Sets Priority on Cloud Migration Operations in 2019

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• Trump to Appoint OMB Executive Margaret Weichert as Acting OPM Director

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• DSCA Reports 33% Increase in FY 2018 Foreign Military Sales; Lt. Gen. Charles Hooper Quoted

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• Hill AFB Uses Tablets to Streamline F-35A Aircraft Maintenance

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• John Zangardi: DHS Needs to Modify Cyber, IT Hiring Process to Fill Skills Gap

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• Report: Chris Inglis Emerges as Pentagon Chief’s Pick to Lead NSA Should Split From Cybercom Advance

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• James Mattis: DoD Sets 80% Mission Capability Rate for Air Force, Navy Fighter Jets

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• Treasury Dept Issues Interim Rules for Foreign Investment Review Pilot Program

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• Former STRATCOM Executive Nina Armango Appointed as USAF Space Programs Director

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• Maj. Audricia Harris: DoD Works to Strengthen Cyber Defense Posture

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• DIA Chief of Staff Suzanne White Named Deputy Director

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• Heather Wilson, David Goldfein Set Priorities to Boost Air Force Readiness

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• Joseph Gordon Named Director of USAF’s Expanded Technology Transfer Program

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• Patrick Shanahan: Army Looks at Every Program to Advance Modernization

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• Maj. Gen. Patrick Higby Appointed Air Force IT Acquisition Process Development Head

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• DoD Launches Second Batch of MH Genesis EHR System Implementation

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• FBI Director Warns Senate of Threat Posed by Drones

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• Federal CIO Says Agencies Doing Well in Seven Cybersecurity Performance Indicators

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• Transportation Department Unveils Over $66B Investment for FY 2018 Infrastructure Programs

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• Ellen Lord: DoD to Audit Supply Chains of Defense, Aerospace Companies

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• Mike Griffin: Pentagon Should Create Dev’t Agency to Pursue ‘DoD Space Vision’

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• Navy Begins Formal F-35C Testing on USS Carl Vinson

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• KC-46 Simulator Components Installed at Pease Air National Guard Base

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• Army Seeks to Implement ‘Digitized’ Base Systems for Soldiers

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• Defense Innovation Board to Establish AI Ethical Practices; Joshua Marcuse Quoted

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• US Army Developing Strategy to Build Up ‘World-Class Workforce’

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• DOE Issues Restrictions on Sharing Civilian Nuclear Tech With China

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• Bindu Nair: Pentagon Aims to Accelerate Basic Research’s Impact on Capabilities Through Pilot Program

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• GAO Recommends Incorporating Coast Guard Acquisition Lessons Into Shipbuilding Program

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• OPM to Launch Two Direct Hiring Authorities for Agencies; Margaret Weichert Quoted

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• Thomas Webber: Army Sets Tech Focus on High-Energy Laser, Smallsats, Hypersonic Weapons

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• Four Senators Support Bill to Require Paper Ballots for U.S. Elections

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• Gov’t Employees Consider Workforce Training, Development Critical to Federal IT Modernization

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• Report: Senate OKs Gen. Robert Abrams as US Forces Korea Commander in Series of DoD Nominee Confirmations

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• Navy Holds In-House Research Event for New Threat Countering Technologies

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• Lead HHS Cyber Auditor Says Team ‘Well Aligned’ to Face Challenges

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• Andrew Charles: Navy Should Determine Where AI Fits Into System

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• Report: Military Bloggers Link Plumes of Light to Chinese Hypersonic Aircraft

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• David Chow: Housing and Urban Development Dept Eyes Financial Transformation via CoE, Tech Modernization Fund

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• Pete Gaynor Confirmed as FEMA Deputy Administrator; Kirstjen Nielsen Quoted

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• Treasury-OMB Report: Federal Budget Deficit at $779B in Fiscal 2018

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• DHS Aims to Address Supply Chain Risks in Federal Acquisition via New Task Force; Chris Krebs Quoted

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• Report: Over 80% of F-35s Return to Flight After Fuel Tube Inspection

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• OMB Official Seeks to Reskill Federal Workforce in IT Modernization Effort

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• Dana Deasy Calls on Agencies to Consider Senior Executives for Federal Tech Jobs

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• DOE to Fund Research on Solar Power Resiliency

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• Four Universities to Manage Nuclear Research Centers Under DOE NNSA Partnerships

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• National Space Council to Discuss Space Force Progress, Plans at Next Meeting

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• Brian Sadler: Army Aims to Accelerate Innovations in Autonomy Through AI

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• Lawmakers Want Election Service Providers Owned, Operated by US Persons

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• Gen. Joseph Dunford: ‘Whole-of-Government’ Approach Needed to Counter Violent Extremism

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• SEC Says Nine Public Firms Lost $100M to Cyber Fraud; Jay Clayton Quoted

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• James Geurts: Navy Needs to Take Action to Stay Ahead in Expeditionary Warfare

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• DHS Reports Increasing Agency Compliance With Email Security Directive

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• Report: Federal Govt Approaches Release Date of Updated Trusted Internet Connections Initiative

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• New Laboratory at NSWC Crane Focuses on Electro-Optical Technology

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• DHS, NASA Jointly Develop AI First Responder Support System

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• FDA, DHS Reunite to Address Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Healthcare Devices

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• GSA Seeks to Adopt Automation for Operational Efficiency, Savings

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• Commerce Dept Seeks Comments on Draft Practices in Federal Data Strategy

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• Trump Pegs FY 2020 Defense Budget at $700B

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• Navy Receives Approval to Begin New Mine Countermeasure USV Production

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• Report: F-35 JPO Determined to Meet July 2019 Deadline of Operational Tests

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• Navy Sets Plans to Meet DoD’s 80% Mission Capability Goal for Fighter Jets

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• GSA’s New Pilot Program Aims to Bolster eBuy Marketplace Transparency; Emily Murphy Quoted

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• Marine Corps Updates GC-SSMC Supply, Maintenance Operations Tool

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• NASIC Expert Recommends Shift of Focus Towards Adversarial On Orbit Surveillance Systems

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• NASIC Expert Sees Possible Threat From Chinese Lunar Relay Satellite

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• Grant Schneider: National Cyber Strategy Promotes Action, Accountability

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• FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Medical Device Cyber Management

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• Report: CFO Act Agencies Approach Goal for Data Center Closures

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• Steve Clarke: NASA Eyes Moon as an Observational Platform to Gather Space Data

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• David Berger: Marine Corps Accelerates Tech Experimentation Processes

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• SEC to Hold 2018 Small Business Capital Formation Forum at Ohio State University

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• SEC to Address Financial Technology Concerns, Innovations via New Hub

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• OMB Official Endorses Strategy to Promote Adoption of Evidence-Based Policymaking

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• CBO Report: Navy Shipbuilding Plan to Cost Roughly $30B Annually for 30 Years

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• Army Official: JEDI Does Not Preclude Other Cloud Initiatives

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• Library of Congress to Unveil Crowdsourcing Program as Part of Digital Strategy

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• Rep. Mac Thornberry Seeks More Data on Pentagon’s Space Force Formation Plan

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• IDC Report Describes HHS Implementation of Blockchain in Acquisition Record-Keeping

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• ODNI, FBI, DHS and DOJ Express Concern Over Threats to US Elections

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• Hector Lopez to Lead Undersea Warfare Technical Efforts at NUWC Division Newport

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• Census Bureau Boosts Cybersecurity Efforts Ahead of 2020 Census

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• Report: HHS to Field Blockchain Tool for Health Acquisition Platform by Thanksgiving

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• Trump Discusses Defense Matters at Luke AFB

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• Report: Army Plans to Test New Software for Vehicle-Based Command System

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• Army Trains to Use New EW Backpack System

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• Report: Draft Directive Calls for DoD to Submit Legislative Proposal for ‘Space Force’

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• Matt Cutts Named Permanent US Digital Service Administrator, Eddie Hartwig Promoted to Deputy Administrator

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• Navy Commissions First UAS-Focused Test Squadron

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• Avi Bender: Federal Gov’t Needs Innovative Measures to Implement Shared Services for Data

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• White House Urges Private Sector to Support Federal Recruitment of Technical Workers

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• Labor Department Proposes Association Retirement Plans for Small Business Employees

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• Report: Army’s CDID Eyes Robotic Technologies for Precision Strikes Against Enemies

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• DOE CIO Seeks to Approach IT Programs Using Business Case Analyses

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• CMS Reports Data Breach Compromising Info of 75K Individuals

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• FAS, IRS Procure Modern Systems to Streamline Contracting Processes

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• House Lawmakers Ask DoD’s Inspector General to Initiate JEDI Cloud Contract Probe

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• Mike Pence: ‘Space Force’ Aims to Address ‘Fragmented Responsibilities’ Over National Security Programs

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• Air Force Materiel Command Saves $1.3B Through Procurement Fraud-Detection Efforts

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• Report: Army Applications Lab to Help Startups Deal With Defense Acquisition Operations

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• GSA Develops AI Platform to Evaluate Contract Solicitation Regulation Compliance

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• Army Rapid Capabilities Office Developing Aerial Electronic Warfare Solution

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• DOE Allots $53M Solar Technology R&D Projects; Rick Perry Quoted

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• DHS S&T Wants Answers to 4 Questions Before Implementing New Cybersecurity Strategy

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• Commerce Department to Hold Second Software Transparency Workshop in November

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• NSWC Crane Signs Chemical Reaction R&D Agreement With Indiana-Based University

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• Suzette Kent: Data Management Efforts, Investments in AI Must be Synchronized

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• Patrick Shanahan: ‘Space Force’ Needed to Ensure US Supremacy in Space

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• GAO: VA Should Address Contracting Officers’ Training Needs in Veterans First Program Implementation

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• DISA’s Brian Hermann: DoD Should Change Policies for Commercial Products Ahead of DEOS Contract

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• Cyber Op Under Way to Deter Russian Interference in Elections

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• Department of the Navy Issues 2019-2021 Business Operations Strategy

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• DHS Looks to Update Cybersecurity Sensor System for Cloud Compliance

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• DoD Assistant Secretary Robert Karem Joins Senator Mitch McConnell’s Office

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• Defense Innovation Board Publishes Guidelines to Identify Legitimate Agile Development Projects

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• DIU Tests Winning Emergency Response Algorithms From xView Challenge

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• Defense Digital Service Aims to Facilitate Cyber Tech Development via New Workspace in Georgia

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• Roberto Guerrero: Air Force Should Improve Operational Data Analysis to Boost Combat Capability

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• DOE to Seek Water Security Innovations Through Grand Challenge

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• Trump Orders National Spectrum Policy Development to Advance 5G Innovation

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• NASA Seeks to Advance Space Operations With 3D Printing Tech

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• Inspector General Reviews DOE’s Unclassified Cybersecurity Program

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• Heather Wilson: Air Force to Boost Readiness Capability of 204 Squadrons by 2020

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• DHS Calls for Research Into Holding Supply Chain Firms Accountable for Security Lapses

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• Christopher Krebs: NPPD Seeks to Understand Industry Functions, Services in Critical Infrastructure

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• DHS S&T, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Host Workshop for Airport Security

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• Patrick Shanahan: DoD Works on Two Budget Requests for Fiscal 2020

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• OMB Guidance Sets New Continuous Diagnostics & Mitigation Requirements for Agencies

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• Brig. Gen. Steven Blaymaier: Air Force to Implement Conditions-Based Maintenance for C-130J, KC-135 Aircraft

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• DHS Eyes Risk Scoring Tool for CDM Program’s Next Phase

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• IBM Strikes $34B Deal for Red Hat; Ginni Rometty, Jim Whitehurst Quoted

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• Report: CMS Officials Say No Protected Information Exposed in Website Hacking Incident

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• Joe Dunford: US Global Alliance Network ‘Strategic Source of Strength’

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• USAF Submits Squadron Readiness Plans; Heather Wilson Quoted

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• NATO Holds Classified Meeting to Discuss US Pull-Out From Nuclear Treaty

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• Private Firms Expect Initial Briefing on FAA Regulatory Revisions for Commercial Flight Operations

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• Mary Miller Cites Challenges in Directed Energy Weapons Development

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• GSA, USDA, Labor Dept Awarded Second Round of Tech Modernization Funds

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• PSC’s Alan Chvotkin: Cybersecurity, IT Modernization to Drive Federal Acquisition

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• CBO: Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Bill Would Cost $2.5M Over 5 Years

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• Maj. Gen. Charles Cleveland Appointed NGA Director of Operations, Military Deputy

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• DoD Comptroller Describes $1B Pentagon-Wide Audit Service to Taxpayers

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• Space and Missile Systems Center Chief Wants Agile, Resilient Space Architecture

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• Rob Walker Named CTO at NSWC Crane

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• Adm. Karl Schultz: Coast Guard to Maintain MH-65 Fleet Until 2030

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• DOE Solicits Input on Proposed Execution of Critical Electric Infrastructure Information Designation Authority

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• NSWC PHD Port Hueneme Division Begins Modification Work on Navy Missile Launchers

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• Report: Tanya Skeen to Become Executive Director at F-35 Joint Program Office

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• DHS Hosts Industry Stakeholder Summit to Address First Responders’ Tech Requirements

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• DoD, ODNI Disclose FY 2018 Appropriated Funds for Military, National Intelligence Programs

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• Perspecta Awarded $564M DoD Software, Hardware Maintenance Task Order; Mac Curtis Quoted

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• AFS Names Ian McCulloh as Chief Data Scientist

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• DISA, Defense Security Service Host Informational Event About Personnel, Facility Clearances

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• HHS Opens Cybersecurity Coordination Center

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• Army Seeks Industry Support to Address Network Modernization Gaps; Lt. Gen. Bruce Crawford Quoted

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• OPM Solicits Feedback on Proposed Revision of Direct Hire Authority Rules

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• NASA Scientists Seek to Leverage Nanoscale Materials to Facilitate Spacecraft Flights

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• DHS Forms Task Force to Address ICT Supply Chain Risks

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