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Army, Air Force Working On Joint Information Sharing Project, Army’s CIO Says

Friday, June 28th, 2013

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Army, Air Force Working On Joint Information Sharing Project, Army’s CIO Says

The Army is pursuing a joint information technology (IT) effort with the Air Force, according to the Army’s information czar. Army Chief Information Officer/G-6 Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence said yesterday she briefed Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) chief Gen. William Shelton about a security cloud architecture the Army is building. Lawrence said she wants to partner with the Air Force on this architecture to maximize value instead of having each service pursue individual efforts. Army CIO/G-6 Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence. Photo: Army. Lawrence, who made…

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]

Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]

Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) version of the FY 2027 defense policy bill looks to cut the ability for the Trump administration to buy foreign-made warships, but still allow […]