Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
This Thursday INSIDER Daily Digest has news on the Army's Project Convergence, military training aircraft and more.
We start off with coverage of the Army's Project Convergence event that took place this week:
Army includes seven battlefield scenarios in Project Convergence
YUMA PROVING GROUND, AZ -- The Army included seven different scenarios at the Project Convergence 21 experiment that wrapped up this week, that were designed to illuminate how new technology will alter doctrine for the future battlefield, an official said Nov. 9.
News on military training aircraft:
Future tactical surrogate aircraft may replace the T-45 in Navy training
The Navy could replace the T-45 Goshawk aircraft with an advanced tactical trainer, according to a recent request for information.
Air Force, Navy to consider possibility of joint tactical trainer program
The Air Force and the Navy "will evaluate the possibility" of a joint program to field an advanced tactical trainer as both services review industry responses to recent requests for information.
Lawyers surveyed by our colleagues at Inside Cybersecurity are questioning whether the Pentagon’s decision to update the Pentagon's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program is an effective approach:
Attorneys: New CMMC approach shows evolution to strengthen defense contractor cyber posture, recognizing potential barriers
The evolution of the Defense Department's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program reflects a response to concerns from the defense industrial base, according to attorneys, who said recent major changes show the Pentagon is taking into account pre-existing mechanisms for contractor compliance with cyber standards and is considering how the program can be implemented effectively.
More cyber news from the Marine Corps:
Russell: Marines need to improve training to prepare for cyber fight
The Marine Corps needs to improve its personnel system to succeed in the cyber domain and new areas of warfighting, according to service documents and officials.
Last but certainly not least, a quick look at a new Government Accountability Office report on missile defense:
GAO: DOD did not break law directing 2020 missile defense policy overhaul
The Defense Department did not violate the law in 2020 when it overhauled missile defense policies and governance rules, federal investigators ruled in a new report requested by Congress.
Document: GAO report on missile defense