MAY 6, 2021 - A critical mission of the Defense Department is to dissuade, deter and defeat actors who threaten to use weapons of mass destruction against the United States and its interests, four WMD experts told a House Armed Services Committee panel. Testifying before the HASC's subcommittee on intelligence and special operations were: Jennifer C. Walsh, who is performing … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2021
Hack-A-Sat Satellite Hacking Challenge Opens
MAY 5, 2021 - The U.S. Air and Space Forces in collaboration with the security research community opened registration May 4 for the qualification round of the second annual Space Security Challenge: Hack-A-Sat satellite hacking challenge. This virtual competition enables security researchers of all levels to focus their skills and creativity on solving cyber security … [Read more...]
UAV Gets Enhanced Capabilities
MAY 5, 2021 – The 174th Attack Wing has partnered with multiple Department of Defense contractors and academia to lead the effort in establishing new and additional capabilities for the MQ-9 Reaper. According to the Assistant Director of Operations at the 174th Operations Support Squadron, capabilities include battlefield and airspace communications enhancements as well as … [Read more...]
Navy Exchange NEXTgen Scholars Program Support Students
MAY 5, 2021 - The Navy Exchange Service Command’s (NEXCOM) NEXTgen Scholars Program offers qualified students the opportunity to win $2,500, $1,500, $1,000 or $500 each quarter for earning good grades in school. The next drawing is in June 2021. To enter the drawing, students must be full-time with a “B” grade point average equivalent or better, as determined by their school … [Read more...]
Corps’ Power, Water Systems Are Going Green
MAY 5, 2021 - Marine Corps Systems Command is developing and fielding new, cutting-edge power and water capabilities to modernize the service and align with the commandant’s vision of the future force. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger considers battlefield efficiency a priority in supporting the future Marine. “Your forward contact forces that are … [Read more...]