Jon Harper

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Pentagon reveals updated cost estimates for CMMC implementation

Cyber

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Proposed rule would allow DOD program managers to request waivers for CMMC requirements

Cyber

CCA concept art (Boeing image)

Don’t expect ‘straight-line’ capability advancements for CCA drones, Air Force acquisition chief says

Weapons

Master Sgt. John Malloy and Staff Sgt. Jacob Puente secure the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon Instrumented Measurement Vehicle 2 as it is loaded under the wing of a B-52H Stratofortress at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 6, 2020. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

Air Force has ‘concerns’ about HACM; hasn’t ruled out boost-glide hypersonic weapons

Weapons

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Navy receives first Orca unmanned submarine from Boeing

Weapons

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DOD looking to award another $280M for microelectronics projects

Tech

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New DDS bug bounty to include rapid response capability

Cyber

Members of the 56th Air and Space Communications Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam operate cyber systems using a Enhanced communications flyaway kit during the Global Information Dominance Experiment 3 and Architect Demonstration Evaluation 5 at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan, July, 12, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy Picard)

Pentagon hopes to ring in new year with minimum viable capability for JADC2

AI

Master Sgt. Kyle Pearson (left), Headquarters Air Mobility Command expeditionary communications functional area manager, and Tech. Sgt. Kevin Koenig, 621st Contingency Response Support Squadron tactical radio communications section chief, provides communication from a Nomad GCS Tactical Control Vehicle at a simulated austere base during the Advanced Battle Management System exercise on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Sept. 1, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Cory D. Payne)

Pentagon eyeing ‘bridging’ solutions for JADC2

Tech