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DARPA to Research Risks of Crypto to National Security in Partnership With Inca Digital
Inca will develop a crypto ecosystem mapping tool to analyze crypto financial data and risk.
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Constellation Network to Provide US Air Force With Blockchain Security for Data Sharing
The contract with the Air Force is to develop a way of exchanging mission data securely across the Defense Transportation System.
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US House Passes Two Blockchain Amendments in Annual Defense Budget Bill
The U.S. House passed two provisions introduced by Rep. Darren Soto of Florida.
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The new U.S. Space Force is one branch of the military that could benefit from blockchain usage, a new think tank report says. (Credit: United Launch Alliance / U.S. Air Force)
US Military Is Falling Behind China, Russia in Blockchain Arms Race: IBM, Accenture
The U.S. Department of Defense can’t afford to lose the global military blockchain race to Russia and China, warns a new private sector whitepaper.
The new U.S. Space Force is one branch of the military that could benefit from blockchain usage, a new think tank report says. (Credit: United Launch Alliance / U.S. Air Force)

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Meet the DC Advocacy Org Helping Put Blockchain on the US Military's Radar
The D.C.-based Value Technology Association helped lead the charge in requiring the U.S. Department of Defense to consider the benefits of blockchain technology.
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US Defense Department to Develop Blockchain Cybersecurity Shield
The DoD thinks blockchain can help authenticate its agents, secure interagency communication, and handle petabytes of data to predict attacks.
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US Defense Department Says Blockchain Can Help in Disaster Relief
The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency says blockchain technology has "enormous" potential to improve disaster relief efforts.
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The US Navy Wants to Connect Its 3-D Printers with a Blockchain
The US Navy will run a blockchain trial this summer – a test largely aimed to boost the security of its manufacturing systems.
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US Should Encourage Blockchain Investments, Says Former Defense Official
The US should promote investments in blockchain as part of a broader fight against cyberthreats, a former Defense Department official has said.
Eric Rosenbach during a discussion with Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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DARPA Seeks Blockchain Messaging System for Battlefield Use
A major US defense agency devoted to advanced R&D is seeking to create a secure-blockchain-based messaging system.
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