Jan. 18, 2012

Defense, State Agree to Pursue Conduct Code for Outer Space

The departments of Defense and State have agreed an international code of conduct should govern activities in outer space, and officials announced plans to work with the European Union to develop it.

Jan. 18, 2012

U.S., coalition nations form Wideband Global Satellite partnership

Senior defense officials from six countries announced a multilateral partnership in wideband global satellite communication, which is valued at more than $10 billion, Jan. 17 here.

Jan. 13, 2012

Information Assurance: Defending Cyberspace

Today, as never before, Department of Defense networks and the personnel who maintain them are being tested to the very limits of their ability to deflect assault. Attackers all over the world are utilizing every conceivable method to gain access to our critical systems and introduce malicious code to exploit or destroy our assets.

Jan. 8, 2012

DOD Leaders: U.S. Will Remain World's Strongest Military

The Defense Department's new, 10-year strategy will ensure the United States remains the world's strongest military power, DOD leaders emphasized in weekend interviews.

Jan. 5, 2012

Obama: Defense Strategy Will Maintain U.S. Military Pre-eminence

President Barack Obama today announced a defense strategy he said will allow the military to defend the United States and its national interests while cutting military spending in a responsible, balanced manner.

Dec. 7, 2011

Airman brings space to ground forces

Satellite communications and Global Positioning Systems are common battlefield tools for U.S. and coalition forces in today's overseas contingency operations.

Nov. 21, 2011

Cyber and Space Symposium explores challenges, opportunities

The 2011 U.S. Strategic Command Cyber and Space Symposium kicked off Nov. 15 at the CenturyLink Center in downtown Omaha with discussions highlighting the evolving nature of cyber and space capabilities and the rippling effects of their technological advancement through military, industrial and domestic applications.

Nov. 8, 2011

USSTRATCOM inching closer to CFC goal as campaign nears end

Every year the Combined Federal Campaign provides government workers the opportunity to donate to a worthy cause of their choice, but for some it's a little more personal.

Oct. 28, 2011

New directorate streamlines joint reserve corps

U.S. Strategic Command designated a new directorate dedicated to streamlining joint reserve forces to meet the command's mission needs.

Sept. 27, 2011

Cyber Command Builds 'Cyber Warrior' Capabilities

Recognizing there's no cookie-cutter formula for a "cyber warrior," the outgoing chief of staff at U.S. Cyber Command said the strong, diverse capabilities already in place will provide the foundation for the military's professional cyber corps