The United States Defense Innovation Board (DIB) has recommended that the Pentagon hire civilians to work from home who can handle classified information as a way of attracting people with technology expertise. DIB in its September 15 report proposes a “highly limited, temporary and specific use of waivers for a […]
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Common Jonathan Daniel / Staff/ Getty Images For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US government have encouraged social distancing to slow the spread of the sickness. This has […]
The contract had been previously given to Inmarsat but had to be re-competed after Peraton successfully protested the award. WASHINGTON — Peraton received a $218 million contract to provide commercial satellite communications services for U.S. Africa Command, the company announced March 3. The contract had been previously given to Inmarsat […]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. defense agency responsible for secure White House communications said Social Security numbers and other personal data in its network may have been compromised, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday that was sent to people possibly affected. The letter, dated Feb. 11, 2020, […]
The branch of the U.S. military that oversees information technology and communications has suffered a potential breach of service members’ personal information, the branch said in letters sent to victims this month. The letters, dated Feb. 11, told recipients that last May and June, “some of your personal information, including […]
One of the consequences of creating a Space Force is the breakup of Air Force Space Command. The procurement of commercial satellite communications services that is now under AFSC would be reassigned to the Secretary of the Air Force. WASHINGTON — The Air Force Space Command in December assumed responsibility […]
A ‘New Chapter’ in Government Procurement of Satellite Solutions At the end of 2018, division chief Clare Grason and her entire satellite communications team at the Defense Information Systems Agency moved over to work in the same capacity under Gen. John (“Jay”) Raymond at the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC). […]
Gen. Raymond: “The new acquisition authority better integrates our military and private satcom sectors, ensuring our warfighters have the communications capabilities they need to fight and win.” WASHINGTON — The Air Force Space Command announced on Wednesday that it has officially assumed responsibility for the procurement of commercial satellite communications […]