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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,…

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

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Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

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Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

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Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

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