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Defense
Click ‘Like’, Get Punished Under Pentagon’s New Anti-Extremism Policy
First update since 2012 adds rules for social-media behavior.
Defense
This Army Reservist’s Formula Predicts the Inside Layout of Buildings from Satellite Photos
The ability to predict the placement of stairs, rooms, etc., could be a big help to tactical teams.
Defense
Army Bring-Your-Own-Device Experiments Test New Security Concepts
The service is “setting the stage” to try new communications ideas in the Pacific.
Tech
GovExec Daily: Protecting Critical Systems from Cyber Threats
Defense One's Patrick Tucker speaks to Sen. Angus King about cybersecurity.
Defense
Space Force Has a Plan for Training Its Troops. Now It Must Figure Out What They Need to Learn
The newest service can’t train the same way its sisters do. It needs a new simulated environment.
Defense
Space Law Hasn’t Been Changed since 1967 – but the UN Aims to Update Laws and Keep Space Peaceful
Activities in space today are far more numerous and complicated compared to 1967, before humans had landed on the moon or Elon Musk had been born. Two experts explain the need for better laws to keep space peaceful.
Defense
Air Force-Backed Startup Reveals Hypersonic Aircraft Prototype
The company fired the drone’s afterburning engine during a ceremony in Atlanta.
Defense
Pentagon AI Chief Responds to USAF Software Leader Who Quit in Frustration
Lt. Gen. Groen concedes culture must change, but says faster development is already on the way.
Oversight
Trump Wants the National Archives to Keep His Papers Away from Investigators – Post-Watergate Laws and Executive Orders May not Let Him
Donald Trump’s lawsuit to stop the release to Congress of potentially embarrassing or incriminating documents puts the National Archives in the middle of an old legal conflict.
Defense
GovExec Daily: The Future of Defense and Modernization
Defense One's Patrick Tucker speaks to Col. Elizabeth Sweet and Dr. Stephen Russell about how the Pentagon sees the future.
Management
GovExec Daily: How Modernization Can be Done Effectively
Nextgov's Brandi Vincent speaks to HHS' Michael Peckham about moving forward to serve the mission.
Defense
Pentagon Begins ‘Continuous Vetting’ of All Troops for Insider Threats, Extremism; Social Media May Come Next
Automatic alerts will flag records or activities of concern among all Defense Department personnel.
Defense
Lockheed Opens New Hypersonic Weapons Factory In Alabama
The manufacturing plant is the third digital factory opened by the world’s largest defense contractor this year.
Defense
GovExec Daily: Innovation, the Commercial Sector and the Pentagon
Defense One's Bradley Peniston discusses Defense modernization with Art Trevethan, Director of Corporate Ventures at the Army Applications Lab.
Defense
Learn to Use Data or Risk Dying in Battle, New Army Project Teaches
Project Ridgway pushes soldiers to use—and even create—the artificial-intelligence tools that will confer military advantage.
Defense
US Air Force Developing Combat Tanker-Airlifter that Can Land on Water
In a conflict with China, aircraft will need flexibility in basing, and that means water takeoffs, landings.
Management
How ‘Engagement’ Makes You Vulnerable to Manipulation and Misinformation on Social Media
You have evolved to tap into the wisdom of the crowds. But on social media your cognitive biases can lead you astray.
Tech
GovExec Daily: Tech Acquisition Trends in 2021 and Beyond
Todd Gustafson of HP Federal and An Nguyen of NCS Technologies join the podcast to discuss IT priorities for government.
Management
Yes, We Can Collect More Unpaid Taxes and Better Serve Taxpayers. Here’s How.
The business case for IRS transformation.
Defense