In his February Asymmetric Threat Global Snapshot, Jack London, CACI International‘s executive chairman and chairman of the board of directors, outlines how the U.S. wants to expand the reach of its defense and national security dollars, while facing immediate and structural fiscal challenges. “There are only three ways to close …
Read More »Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally Ready to Rumble
Rolling Thunder is set to rumble through Washington D.C., for the 24th time this Memorial Day weekend. The annual event recognizes those who have served and calls attention to POWs and MIAs. More than 250,000 are expected to attend the rally May 27-29. The event begins Friday evening with a …
Read More »CACI's Dr. Jack London on WikiLeaks, the Insider Threat and Defining Cyber War
In the wake of the WikiLeaks disclosures that tarnished American diplomatic relations and highlighted the issue of the insider threat, many wondered whether leaks can ever be stopped. CACI International Inc‘s Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board Dr. Jack London, who previously called the world a “dangerous place,” talked …
Read More »Adm. Mike Mullen: China Not the Only Cyber Threat
A top military officer warned Wednesday of the “substantial” and complex threat to the United States of cyber attack, and the potential for withering impact, according to CNN. “We’ve got to come to a place where those threats are diminished, if not eliminated,” Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen said …
Read More »Mullen Wants Better Relationship with China
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen has made it clear he stands in agreement with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates that China's military is standing in the way of improved U.S.-China relations. “From what I see, in the request to visit [with Chinese military leaders …
Read More »Mike Mullen: Cyber Threat Needs to be Addressed 'Very, Very Rapidly'
As cyberspace will change how America fights in the next two decades, leaders at all levels need to understand the threats and help the military deal with them, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen told graduates at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Calling cyberspace “a global common in …
Read More »Admiral Mullen On START Treaty: ‘Important and Necessary Balance Between … Critical Aims’
Admiral Mike Mullen took to the Department of Defense’s blog to expand on his support for the START Treaty, saying it has “the full support of (the) uniformed military.” “Some of you have expressed concern to me through Facebook and Twitter about Russian intent,” wrote Mullen. “I can tell you …
Read More »Joint Chiefs Chairman Mike Mullen Releases Social Media Strategy
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen published his 2010 social media strategy recently. The memo includes specific guidance and goals for the Joint Chiefs’ usage of social media which began in April 2009 with Admiral Mullen’s Twitter account. “Currently, these social media sites are used primarily …
Read More »Boeing’s X-37B: Star Wars 2.0?
Last week, Air Force Space Command launched Boeing’s X-37B unmanned space vehicle (USV) from an Atlas V rocket in Cape Canaveral. That much was made public. What wasn’t made public was what the spacecraft would be used for or when it’s coming back to Earth (although it can stay in …
Read More »Daily Government Contracting Recap – April 9, 2010
The new healthcare law is attracting scammers, according to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. Northrop Grumman and Boeing won Navy deals. Walt Havenstein commented on SAIC's major donation to the U.S. Naval Academy. Adm. Mike Mullen and Defense Secretary Robert Gates both fully support the Nuclear Posture Review. DoD revealed its …
Read More »Daily Government Contracting Recap – March 22, 2010
The senate’s healthcare reform bill passed the House of Representatives yesterday. SAIC won a deal with the U.S. Transportation Command. QinetiQ NA named Jeffrey Beck CFO of its Technology Solutions Group. Robert Gates and Adm. Michael Mullen are heading a U.S. crime-fighting delegation to Mexico. DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano is …
Read More »Adm. Michael Mullen’s Three Principles for the Use of Military Force
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen outlined last Friday in the Chairman’s Corner of the DoD’s blog his three principles for the use of military force, drawn from a March 3rd speech at the Kansas State University. He writes, “I have watched “” and advised “” …
Read More »INDUS VP Mike Mullen elected Vice Chair of IAC
INDUS Corp. announced that VP Mike Mullen has been elected Vice Chair At-large of the Industry Advisory Council’s (IAC) Executive Committee. IAC works to bring together industry and government executives in order to exchange information, support professional development, improve communications, and build partnership and trust. INDUS CEO Shiv Krishnan said, …
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