Defense
New president will face major challenges at Defense
A shortage of Army officers and a dwindling industrial base are among challenges that will greet the next commander in chief.
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From Nextgov.com: Army is lax in overseeing issuance of contractor ID cards, IG finds
Contractor failed to conduct adequate background checks before giving employees access to sensitive computer systems and military facilities.
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From Nextgov.com: Lockheed hires former DISA director
Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Charles Croom will work in the company’s information systems and global services practice.
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From Nextgov.com: Navy plans to ask for NGEN proposals by spring
The service prepares to hold two industry days to discuss the network that will connect users on shore and at sea.
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Surveillance powers unlikely to change with new president
There’s little reason to believe McCain or Obama would roll back the intelligence gathering authorities now in place.
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Senator urges suspension of Iraq publicity contracts
The United States should not be spending $300 million to “propagandize the Iraqi people,” especially given the financial crisis, Virginia Democrat says.
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Top officer says military should wean itself off supplementals
Defense should identify long-term needs that have been included in emergency spending bills and move them to the regular budget, Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman says.
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From Nextgov.com: Air Force to place cyber operations under Space Command
The service’s neglect of its nuclear mission led to the demise of a grand plan for a Cyber Command.
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From Nextgov.com: Air Force pursues Cyber Command again
Decision comes despite a Pentagon directive to give cyber responsibilities to STRATCOM.
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Feds, industry announce center for identity management research
Agencies, academia and corporations form coalition to find ways to better protect personal data and privacy, but offer few details.
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Candidates have not tipped their hands on defense spending
The next administration will face hard choices in areas such as weapons purchases and Army modernization, but so far neither presidential hopeful has offered a clear agenda.
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From Nextgov.com: DuPont, German company win lightweight battery contest
Defense held yearlong competition to reduce by as much as 75 percent the weight of batteries needed to power high-tech devices in battle.
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Army touts flexibility of modernization program
Recent adjustments, including a new focus on infantry brigades, have helped assuage some congressional concerns.
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Security experts call for improved public communications
Panel says next president needs to ensure that public warnings are based on solid information and are sent based on urgent need.
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Dems want DHS to target criminal illegal immigrants
Immigration and Customs Enforcement ordered to spend $1 billion on effort this fiscal year.
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Both parties court military veteran candidates as wars continue
At least 52 veterans ran as non-incumbents in House and Senate primaries across the nation.
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Defense auditors express optimism about new job standards
Under heavy criticism, agency nixes all but one of 19 performance measures and creates new ones.
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Obama adviser targets weapons costs, lack of oversight
Richard Danzig says missile defense and the Army's Future Combat Systems modernization project should be monitored.
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