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Cyber

New Coordinating Council Formed For Election Infrastructure

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, October 16th, 2017

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In the wake of interference by Russia in the U.S. presidential elections and amid concerns that country will continue to seek ways to influence election outcomes, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its partners at the state and local levels have created a new intergovernmental council aimed at improving communications between election system stakeholders across the country.DHS, the Election Assistance Commission, the National Association of Secretaries of State, and state and local election officials met on Oct. 14 to…

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. […]

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Army

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

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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 […]