Defense
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The U.S. Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet says it will launch a new task force that incorporates airborne, sailing and underwater drones after years of maritime attacks linked to ongoing tensions with Iran
September 08, 2021 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department is changing the names of some of its most high profile bases and it wants the public’s help.
September 08, 2021 -
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks says 16 of the Pentagon’s advisory boards are now starting operations and being staffed again.
September 08, 2021 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Pentagon is launching a two-year effort to fix supply chain problems.
September 07, 2021 -
Leaders are stressing the importance of a positive workplace culture within organizations to address all forms of insider threat.
September 06, 2021 -
Jon Harper, managing editor of National Defense Magazine, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to discuss the Department of Defense’s space efforts and new developments being announced at the 36th Space Symposium.
September 03, 2021 -
White House named Mina Hsiang as the new administrator of USDS replacing Matt Cutts, who left in April after four years as the acting or permanent leader.
September 02, 2021 -
The Air Force is hard at work on a project to replace its crucial weather satellites. Shepherding this project is a finalist in this year's Service to America Medals program, Chong Le.
September 02, 2021 -
Now in its 31st year, the Nunn-Perry Mentor Protégé Program is a premier way the Defense Department recognizes individuals whose personal growth has helped deliver crucial capabilities to warfighters.
September 02, 2021 -
FEMA, State and Air Force bring on new technology executives to key cyber and innovation roles.
September 01, 2021 -
If the government learned anything from the pandemic, it's that an outbreak from nature has much in common with a biological attack — at least in terms of preparedness and response.
September 01, 2021 -
In today's Federal Newscast, agencies are pulling out all the stops in the response to Hurricane Ida.
August 31, 2021 -
If federal agencies want to boost cybersecurity they’ll need to organize data beyond lakes or stores. That's why the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommended a joint collaborative environment last year.
August 31, 2021 -
Members of Congress include fewer veterans than in past decades, but the ones now in office have been vocal about the situation in Afghanistan.
August 30, 2021 -
The Army is working with industry to develop a new generation of helicopters and drones that operate vertically. One recent milestone was the locking in of requirements for four lines of effort.
August 30, 2021
