Posts from GovCon Daily for 09/02/2015

Heidi Shyu Describes Army’s Open Architecture Approach, Tech Acquisition Environment to Potomac Officers Club

Technology platforms with open architectures are a key aspect of the U.S. Army‘s large push to change how it brings new tools to soldiers in the battlefield, the service branch’s lead acquisition official told the Potomac Officers Club Wednesday…

Ray Whitehead on General Dynamics’ Cyber Focus in Healthcare Market, His Role in Tech Strategy

Ray Whitehead manages functions such as business development operations and industry relationships for General Dynamics Information Technology — the defense contractor’s IT business unit — in his role as VP of business development and strategic planning…

Lockheed-Built MUOS-4 Satellite Launches, Transmits Initial Signals to Navy; Iris Bombelyn Comments

The U.S. Navy received initial signals from its new Lockheed Martin-built Mobile User Objective System satellite three hours after it launched Wednesday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Navy reported…

Richard Danzig: Analog Platforms Could Help in ‘Cyber Physical Threats’ Defense

Richard Danzig, member of the Defense Policy Board and a RAND executive, has told Defense Systems government agencies should not fully abandon the use of analog computer systems. Danzig said in an interview published Tuesday he believes an analog platform has can physical infrastructure such as power grids and steel manufacturing plants from what he calls “cyber physical threats,” David C…

Senate Committee Urges DoD, Navy Officials to Review LCS Minehunting Tech Program

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Ranking Member Jack Reed (D-R.I.) have called for a technical review of mine countermeasures being developed for Littoral Combat Ships, Breaking Defense reported Tuesday…