The U.S. Army Research Laboratory has been testing a lightweight exoskeleton suit that aims to cut soldiers’ risk of injuries as well as improve their battlefield performance, Defense News reported Monday. Kevin
MoreThe White House wants to hold federal managers responsible for engagements with employees and efforts to establish inclusive work environments, Federal News Radio reported Tuesday. Emily Kopp writes the Office of Management and Budget, Office of
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The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has moved to consolidate its counterintelligence and security functions through a newly installed facility. âThe establishment of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center supports our
MoreDavid Laufman, a former federal prosecutor, has been named head of the counterespionage section within the Justice Department‘s national security division, Reuters reported Monday. Aruna Viswanatha writes the appointment is part of DOJ’s effort to counter cyber
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The White House has asked for public comment on a draft playbook for agencies developing or planning to run open government programs for better citizen engagement, Federal News Radio reported Wednesday. Emily
MoreRobert L. Read and Eric Mill of 18F have urged federal program managers, acquisition officers and information technology administrators to examine their systems for open source adoption. The two wrote in a
MoreThe Defense Department will likely continue its technology innovation program and start new initiatives after Secretary Chuck Hagel departs the Pentagon, Defense News reported Sunday. Paul McLeary writes th DoD’s Defense Innovation Initiative, crafted by Deputy Defense Secretary Bob
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released a draft publication that outlines requirements for the protection of unclassified information in nonfederal systems, GCN reported Friday. The guidance applies to information stored in
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Japan is considering a plan to form a new government-supported financing body for military exports and international industry cooperation, Reuters reported Wednesday. Tim Kelly and Nobuhiro Kubo write advisory panel of 10 members from the country’s banking,
MoreMichael Huerta, administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, said the FAA is working to educate the public on the risks of flying unmanned aerial vehicles, CNN reported Sunday. Sara Fischer writes the FAA
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