The software involved could potentially help the Pentagon combat drones used by Iran-backed militias to scout bases prior to rocket and mortar attacks.

The agency is modernizing its point-of-sale system and also put out the long-awaited fleet modernization task order.

Ethical hackers uncovered more than 150 vulnerabilities, netting more than $151,000 in awards during the two-week cyber challenge.

Officials said they created a new council to find new acquisition methods for IT modernization, supply chain operations and cost efficiencies.

​Modern Marines rely heavily on information dominance, electronic and cyber warfare, and network-based communication for their battlefield advantage. Because of that, it's more imperative than ever that they train to fight without that technological edge they've grown up with, a Marine Corps general said this week.

Jeff Castro, IT portfolio manager for the U.S. Marine Corps, spoke at Brocade's Federal Forum along with Selina Lo of Ruckus Wireless.