What the DoD’s New ‘Cyber Factory’ Means For Defense Technology

By Troy Barnes – Jan. 28, 2019 In October 2018, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (LCMC) announced an unprecedented new acquisition system for military cyber weapons: a “cyber factory” called Unified Platform (UP). Through the development of UP, the Air Force should be able to arm its U.S. Cyber Command warriors with state-of-the-art cyber weapons as soon as …

The SHOT Show Returns to Las Vegas

By Samir Naqvi – Jan. 21, 2019 The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)’s 2019 Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show returns to the Sands Expo Center in sunny Las Vegas from Jan. 22 through Saturday the 26th this year, bringing the latest in shooting and outdoor sports technology to more than 70,000 visitors. Unlike many nationwide shooting and hunting shows, …

U.S. Navy Turns Toward Education in Critical Thinking

By Troy Barnes – Jan. 14, 2019 While the images of soldiers raising the flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima and storming Normandy’s beach on D-Day are indelibly etched into the country’s collective consciousness, few of today’s military battles and skirmishes are fought on the front lines. From cyber warfare to “lone wolf” terrorist attacks, the military faces threats …

Everything You Need to Know About the DOD’s Conservation Mission in Guam

By Samir Naqvi – Jan. 7, 2019 While the more than 160,000 people who inhabit Guam are American citizens by birth, many continental Americans are unaware of just how much of an impact this unique 130,000-acre island has on the world’s ecology. With rare limestone forests and an incredible array of wildlife, Guam’s overall health remains key to maintaining species …

How Blockchain Exploration Will Improve Disaster Relief

By Troy Barnes – Jan. 1, 2019 In early December 2018, Continuous Process Improvement leaders within the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support participated in a two-day event to explore potential applications of blockchain technology within the Department of Defense (DoD). DLA Troop Support provides U.S. troops stationed within the U.S. and around the globe with a variety of on-the-ground needs like …