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Tech panel pushes ‘new public-private model’ for competition with China

A new group convened to study strategic technology competition issues facing the United States is urging policymakers to establish a “new public-private…

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(Photo by Michael L. Lewis)Uniformed and civilian cyber and military intelligence specialists monitor Army networks in the Cyber Mission Unit’s Cyber Operations Center at Fort Gordon, Ga. (Photo by Michael L. Lewis)

Cyber Mission Forces try to manipulate cyber terrain with new policy

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Lawmakers push for more exemptions to hiring freeze

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With Cabinet nominees filled, Trump preparing for next level of appointees

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Trump team to meet with Pentagon, what that means for Carter’s legacy

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In this photo taken Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 U.S. Army Pvt. Austin Lewis adjusts his M-4 weapon's sights while participating in marksmanship training at Fort Jackson, S.C. While some of the Army's newest recruits may have grown up using rifles to hunt or take target practice, the drill sergeants charged with turning 45,000 civilians into warriors every year say more than half may have never touched a gun. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Defense Business Board takes aim at test and evaluation tactics

Defense test and evaluation gets some new suggestions from the Defense Business Board.

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DoD’s Third Offset spending is evolving, study says

DoD’s Third Offset strategy started investing in new areas last year to give the U.S. a technological advantage.

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Ash Carter brings on more innovators to upgrade DoD

Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced he is adding three members to the Defense Innovation Advisory Board. Two of them are technologists and Silicon Valley regulars.

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