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Defense

DoD will release document highlighting military needs in 5G, software and data this spring

The strategy will bring together elements that allow weapons systems to draw on large amounts of data.

Defense

Pentagon on two-year glidepath to 'fix' electronic warfare

Defense

DoD finishes new data strategy, publication expected this month

DoD Reporter's Notebook

Industry holds its breath on impact of Trump diversity training order

Defense

DoD seeing better coronavirus testing and capacity

Defense

DoD will begin coronavirus testing, quarantining all troops about to deploy

Congress

Thornberry's latest round of procurement reforms tackle DoD requirements, sustainment processes

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone Lawrence, right, places a temporary teal ribbon tattoo on a Soldier's hand at the Koele dining facility at Bagram Airfield in Parwan province, Afghanistan, April 2, 2014. The teal ribbon was the symbol of sexual assault survivors and awareness. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Kelly Simon, U.S. Army/Released)

Defense

Military sexual assault reform pledge backed by majority of presidential candidates

Navy Vice Adm. Charles "Chas" A. Richard assumes command of the U.S. Strategic Command from Air Force Gen. John Hyten during a change-of-command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 18, 2019. Richard comes to USSTRATCOM after serving as the commander of Submarine Forces; commander of Submarine Force Atlantic and commander of Allied Submarine Command at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, missile defense, and analysis and targeting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. April Wickes)

Defense

Battle of semantics leads to change in the way combatant commands are named

A Boeing 737 Max airplane being built for Norwegian Air International taxis for a test flight, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at Renton Municipal Airport in Renton, Wash. The chairman of the House Transportation Committee said Wednesday that an FAA analysis of the 737 Max performed after a fatal crash in 2018 predicted "as many as 15 future fatal crashes within the life of the fleet" during opening remarks at the committee's fifth hearing on the Boeing 737 Max. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Federal Newscast

Independent panel finds FAA put Boeing 737 Max through 'rigorous' vetting

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Defense

Pentagon's number-two officer vows to fix software acquisition 'nightmare'

Security stands guard outside the main gate at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, in Hawaii, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. A shooting at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard in Hawaii left at least one person injured Wednesday, military and hospital officials said. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam spokesman Charles Anthony confirmed that there was an active shooting at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones)

Federal Newscast

Following shootings on military bases, some Marines may now carry concealed firearms on installations

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Federal Newscast

Senate confirms Eugene Scalia to lead Labor Department

A Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program pin is worn by a U.S. Army Soldier at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, April 25, 2018. The SHARP team members aimed to provide a more lighthearted environment for Soldiers to engage in a discussion about sexual assault prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal)

Defense

DoD starts new program to empower sexual assault victims

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Federal Newscast

Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson will continue her fight in retirement

Congress

Gen. Hyten faces concerns about leadership, assault allegations during confirmation hearing

Kevin Brady

Federal Newscast

House Rep. trying again to help federal retirees who saw cuts to Social Security

Federal Newscast

NSA creates new Cybersecurity Directorate

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018 file photo, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. William Moran describes the function of the USS Thomas Hudner prior to its commissioning ceremony in Boston. Moran, the Navy admiral set to become his service's top officer on Aug. 1, 2019, says he will instead retire. The extraordinary downfall of Moran was prompted by what Navy Secretary Richard Spencer on Sunday, July 7 called poor judgment. Spencer faulted Moran for having a professional relationship with a person who had been disciplined for what Spencer called "failing to meet the values and standards of the naval profession." (Paul Connors/The Boston Herald via AP, File)

Navy

Admiral picked to lead Navy is retiring; bad judgment cited

A kitchen server places breakfast out in an empty cafeteria at Kyrene De Las Lomas Elementary School Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Phoenix. Teachers in Arizona and Colorado walked out of their classes over low salaries keeping hundreds of thousands of students out of school. It's the latest in a series of strikes across the nation over low teacher pay. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Federal Newscast

New plan recommends reducing food waste at federal buildings

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Defense

STRATCOM nominee advocates for space, cyber superiority

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DoD Reporter's Notebook

Air Force reorganizes its space forces in preparation for 'thinking adversaries'