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Georgia Tech Wins $4.2 Million DARPA-Air Force Grant For Cyber

Wednesday, August 12th, 2015

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Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology were awarded $4.2 million from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to improve how data is tracked between computers, internet hosts and browsers, the university said on July 30.The project, titled “THEIA” after the Greek goddess of shining light, is set to last four years. Participants in the project include researchers form the school’s College of Computing: Dr. Taesoo Kim, assistant professor; Dr. Alessandro Orso,…

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]

Congress

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Army

Army Taking ‘More Refined’ Approach On Push For Right To Repair Reforms, Obadal Says

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Unmanned Systems

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