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UncategorizedClapper Sees Little Risk Of Catastrophic Cyber Attack Despite Expanding Threats
Threats to the nation’s computer networks and systems continue to mount, but for now a “catastrophic” cyber attack is unlikely, the nation’s top intelligence official reported on Feb. 26. The […]
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Memo Establishes Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center
President Obama officially directed the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to establish the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center (CTIIC) in a memorandum on Feb. 25. Announced earlier this month, the […]
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SpaceNASA and Orbital ATK Test Five-Segment Rocket Motor for SLS
NASA and Orbital ATK [OA] conducted the first qualification ground test of a five-segmented rocket motor planned to be used for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS), the company said on […]
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CyberRestructure of CIA Includes New Digital/Cyber Directorate
CIA Director John Brennan announced fundamental shifts and “bold action” in a restructuring of the CIA, including the creation of a new Directorate integrating digital and cyber capabilities across all […]
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Business/FinancialObama Launches New Cyber/IT Training Program
President Obama launched an initiative called TechHire, which will, in part, fund cyber and IT training pilot programs, he said on Monday. “We’re launching a $100 million competition for innovative […]
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Business/FinancialGermany Awards Airbus IED Jammer Contract
Airbus Defence and Space won a contract from the German procurement authority, BAAINBw, to equip German Armed Forces vehicles with 36 improvised explosive devices (IED) jammers, the company said on […]
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InternationalJordan Requests $192 Million in M31 Unitary Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) Rocket Pods
The State Department approved a possible $192 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request to Jordan for 72 M31 Unitary Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) Rocket Pods and associated equipment, […]
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Business/FinancialRaytheon Expanding Indianapolis Facility, Adding 250 Jobs
Raytheon [RTN] will expand its Indianapolis, Ind., facility and add 250 jobs to support depot and modernization services, the company said on Monday. The facility currently develops soldier-worn computers, provides […]
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Air ForceBAE Wins $37 Million Air Force Contract For Obsolescence Management Support
The Air Force awarded BAE Systems a three-year contract to provide obsolescence management support for several complex systems and platforms, including aircraft, vehicles, machines, and electronics, the company said Monday. […]
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CyberPentagon Given Authority To Hire 3,000 Cybersecurity Employees, Cyber Chiefs Request Full Funding
The Department of Defense was given the authority to hire up to 3,000 cybersecurity positions, partially meant to help fully staff U.S. Cyber Command, the Office of Personnel Management announced […]