The US Department of Defense has cleared Apple’s iPhone and iPad for use on its military networks. The move sets the stage for a three-way bout for military market supremacy. Samsung Galaxy S4 and BlackBerry 10 devices have also been cleared for use in the military. Apple: “The FIPS 140-2 certification and STIG approval demonstrate our ongoing commitment to deliver a secure platform to our enterprise and government customers around the world who deploy iOS devices on their networks” The move was hardly shocking, but Samsung is already trickling into the hands of Pentagon employees.
Source: https://thehackernews.com/2013/05/us-military-approved-iphones-and-ipads.html