Pentagon
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyPentagon Awards $600 Million In Deals For Work On 5G Pilot Programs
The Pentagon on Thursday announced it has awarded $600 million in contracts for 5G pilot programs at five installations, which the department said represent “the largest full-scale 5G tests for […]
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CyberPentagon Releases New Enterprise-Wide Data Strategy
The Pentagon on Thursday released its first enterprise-wide data strategy that aims to set a new course for capabilities and standards to better manage massive amounts of data needed to […]
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PentagonPentagon Seeing Success With New Adaptive Acquisition Reforms
The Pentagon’s top acquisition official said Wednesday the department is already seeing success with its new adaptive acquisition tools to help speed up procurement efforts, with potential new pathways in […]
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SpaceU.S. TRANSCOM Mulling Possibility of Rocket Deliveries
U.S. Transportation Command is mulling the possibility of rocket deliveries and plans to hold a proof of principle with SpaceX as early as next year, TRANSCOM Commander Army Gen. Stephen […]
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COVID-19Several Members Of Joint Chiefs Quarantining After Exposure To Official With COVID-19
Several members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, including Chairman Army Gen. Mark Milley, are in self-quarantine after being in contact with a top Coast Guard official who has tested […]
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CyberPentagon Expects Final Rule For CMMC Next Spring, Starting With Up To 15 Contracts In FY ‘21
The Pentagon’s final rule for its new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) contracting standards is expected to go into effect next spring, with the department working with the services now […]
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PentagonJoint Warfighting Concept Assumes ‘Contested Logistics’
While DoD has yet to publish the Joint Warfighting Concept (JWC) that the Joint Staff has been developing, a Pentagon official gave a preview of a portion of the JWC […]
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PentagonNew Pentagon Document Details Push To Expand Use Of Irregular Warfare Tools
The Pentagon on Friday released a document detailing the department’s push to expand its use of irregular warfare (IW) operations beyond just special operations forces, including an emphasis in artificial […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyDoD CIO: Pentagon Has No Plans To Own And Operate Its Own 5G Network
The Pentagon is not considering owning and operating its own 5G network, the department’s chief information officer said Wednesday, clarifying that a recent Request for Information is intended to gather […]
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CyberPentagon Finding Interim Cloud Options For Near-Term Efforts While JEDI Is Delayed, DoD CIO Says
The Pentagon is working with the services and combatant commands to find interim cloud solutions for near-term programs while work on its Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure tactical cloud remains paused […]