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Army picks companies to build commercial data centers at Fort Bliss, Dugway Proving Ground

The initiative is being pursued via the Army’s Enhanced Use Lease program, following an executive order from President Donald Trump.

2 days ago By Jon Harper

Kirsten Davies testifies during a hearing held by the Senate Armed Services Committee September 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. Davies was nominated to be the Chief Information Officer for the Department of Defense. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Pentagon wants greater visibility into cloud spending with JWCC Next overhaul

DOD CIO Kirsten Davies told lawmakers that JWCC Next will function as a one-stop hub for accessing cloud tools while improving financial oversight across the contract.

4 days ago By Mikayla Easley

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Katrina Manson: Project Maven and the Advent of Algorithmic Warfare

Katrina Manson, Author, Project Maven & Reporter, Bloomberg News

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A U.S. Soldier assigned to 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division looks at information on a laptop during Rotation 25-07 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., April 30, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. William Vu, Operations Group, National Training Center)

Army to stand up new center that’s ‘going to be like the 9-1-1 for how we move data,’ general says

Lt. Gen. Jeth Rey said officials are looking across the service to identify personnel for the Army Data Operation Center.

Mar 12, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

Pentagon sees ‘fragile’ progress in troubled program for modernizing background check system

The NBIS program is years behind the original schedule.

Feb 25, 2026 By Jon Harper

West 2026 attendees mingle through the Navy Information Warfare (IW) Pavilion, Feb 10. (U.S. Navy photo by Robert Fluegel/Released)

Navy hustling to modernize hundreds of legacy IT systems via Cattle Drive

The effort is designed to “round up” outdated and vulnerable IT assets — and then reinvest funds into higher-priority platforms and pursuits.

Feb 12, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Balmer, 85th Engineering Installation Squadron cyber transport system technician operates a T-BERD 5800 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 10, 2024. Balmer used the device for stress testing communication networks as the 85th EIS revamps Andersen’s cyber infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

DISA moving out on Mission Network-as-a-Service effort in 2026

“Combatant commanders need to be able to communicate globally. So what they plug into, it’s got to work and it’s got to be able to get data…

Jan 23, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

Soldiers assigned to the 753rd Brigade Engineering Battalion (BEB), work on Non-classified Internet Protocol (IP) Router Network (NIPRnet) connectivity connections during the 53d Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s (IBCT) Signal Exercise on Feb. 3rd, 2023. (Florida Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Cassandra Vieira)

Army to ‘kill NIPR’ at multiple locations in commercial internet experiment

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said “we’re going to bring you down to the commercial internet and we think it will solve all sorts of problems.” If the…

Jan 16, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

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GDIT tapped to deliver zero-trust security solution at nearly 200 Air Force bases

The $120 million task order will enable GDIT to implement zero-trust cybersecurity controls at facilities located across the world.

Jan 15, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

Katie Arrington delivers a keynote at DefenseTalks in December 2025. (DefenseScoop)

Katie Arrington lands in industry as CIO of quantum company IonQ

Arrington will officially start in the role Jan. 19 and serve on the company’s executive team.

Jan 14, 2026 By Billy Mitchell