Defense
Defense, VA lay out plans to improve health care for wounded soldiers
For now, families must navigate a stovepiped system with "a fistful of business cards," says father of a wounded soldier.
Defense
Defense Information Systems Agency director to retire in July
Air Force Lt. Gen. Charles Croom will be succeeded by Rear Adm. Elizabeth Hight, the first Navy head of DISA.
Defense
GAO: Future Combat Systems network still more concept than reality
GAO reports that amount of software code required has more than tripled since 2003.
Defense
Overruns, delays plague satellite programs, lawmakers told
Development setbacks stretch into decades and billions of dollars, GAO official said.
Defense
U.S. unprepared for ongoing cyberwar, say top military and intelligence officials
Civilian agencies and private sector are the most vulnerable to cyberattacks from countries like China and Russia.
Defense
Navy develops two-way radio communication for submerged submarines
System provides first-time ability to fully integrate vessels under water into strike group operations.
Defense
Defense kicks off satellite communications contract
Wide range of large and small businesses expected to compete to provide additional bandwidth to the military services.
Defense
Pentagon: Cyberattacks appear to come from China
Intrusions are consistent with Chinese government policy, Pentagon says.
Tech
Agencies tap Army’s expertise on electronic health records
NASA and State, among others, approach officials about fielding their own versions of combat casualty care system.
Defense
Military services launch projects to beef up data sharing and security
Officials at IT conference detail plans to consolidate information networks for the Navy, Air Force and Army.
Oversight
Veterans Affairs aims to update and centralize IT systems
One goal is to ensure the same level of care at any of its hospitals nationwide, officials say.
Defense
Security clearance process still a paperwork exercise
Technology association official says only a Web-based system will reduce backlog of needed clearances.
News
Defense and VA announce joint plan to build health benefits Web site
Portal would ease access to veterans services information from both departments.
Pay & Benefits
Vets' groups urge IT budget boost for benefits processing
The agency would see 18 percent cut under president’s 2009 request.
Defense
Homeland Security plans to modernize Coast Guard navigation system
After teetering on the edge of shutdown, LORAN will be upgraded as backup for Global Positioning System.
Defense
Defense agency submits blast-proof budget request for White House communications
Proposal includes development of network for president and other top officials that could operate after nuclear blast.
Defense
Defense Information Systems Agency seeks big budget boost
Requirement to support operations in Iraq, Afghanistan leads to request for 30 percent increase.
Defense
VA slated for big technology budget boost
Bush administration seeks 18 percent hike to replace aging equipment and enhance services.
Oversight
FDA seeks budget increase for food, medical product inspections
Request comes amid Hill’s call for an investigation into agency operations.
Defense
VA urged to use advanced technology to cut backlog of benefit claims
Lawmaker suggests Veterans Benefits Administration turn to artificial intelligence tools.
Almost There!
Help us tailor content specifically for you: