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DOD Science & Technology News

Sept. 26, 2011
In an era where new technologies are empowering potential enemies – state and non-state actors alike – our military must maintain its technological edge."
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta
Oct. 11, 2011

Given today's globalized access to knowledge and the rapid pace of technology development, innovation, speed, and agility have taken on a greater importance. The Department of Defense serves as an innovative leader in developing technology to protect Americans and troops – on and off the battlefield.

Officials Approve Guide for
Government-issued iOS 6 Devices

The security technical implementation guide for mobile devices using Apple’s iOS6 operating system has been approved, Defense Information Systems Agency officials announced. Story

DOD Works to Fortify Cloud,
Acquisition, Data Processes

The Defense Department is taking bold steps to provide sound information and proper analysis as it fortifies its cloud computing, acquisition and data processes, a senior Pentagon official said. Story

Officials Approve Implementation Guides for Mobile Devices

Pentagon officials approved the security technical implementation guides for BlackBerry 10 smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook tablets with BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10, as well as Samsung's Android Knox, to be used on Defense Department networks. Story