US Cyber Command gets an update and what’s next for the Army’s Flight School Next
This week's episode of The Break Out tackles a big(ish) update to US Cyber Command and the Army's helicopter flight school program.
Pentagon releases ‘revised’ plan to boost cyber talent, ‘domain mastery’
The strategy, an altered version of the Biden-era CYBERCOM 2.0 initiative, makes some organizational changes to find, train and retain cyber operators.
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Beacon brings industry into a shared ecosystem to accelerate flight autonomy
Six companies have already signed up for a new flight-test program to mature their autonomy software.
Previewing a major Pentagon acquisition announcement, and feeling the cyber woes
This week's episode of The Break Out goes into a highly anticipated Hegseth speech and why worries are growing over US Cyber Command.
How the ‘heartbreaking’ lack of a confirmed leader is impacting CYBERCOM and NSA
"It's indefensible and it shows just a total disregard by the administration and the secretary of defense for this mission area,” Rep. Don Bacon, R-NE, told Breaking Defense.
Think tank outlines framework for a would-be Cyber Force
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies put forth a plan in case the president pushes for a new, separate service branch.
After cuts to DoD’s cyber workforce, experts see short-term readiness risks, but also opportunity
“If [adversaries] see that we're unable to respond, as we have in the past, then it's very likely that we will see an increase in malicious activity," one expert told Breaking Defense. "No question about it."
Modern Tech in Indo-Pacific Operations
Explore how networked warfare, AI, and 3D-printed drones are reshaping US Indo-Pacific strategy.
CYBERCOM elevates defensive office in ‘net positive’ for cybersecurity mission: Analysts
JFHQ-DODIN will now be known as the sub-unified command Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command.
US, allies warn Russian cyber group targeting Western IT, defense firms to hamper aid to Ukraine
An advisory said the campaign is "likely connected" to the compromise of surveillance cameras in Ukraine and neighboring countries, which are used to watch the movement of equipment.
Amid lawmaker concerns, CYBERCOM head says SOCOM-like model is best way forward
Reps. Don Bacon and Richard McCormick shared concerns over the SOCOM-like model in today's hearing.
Who’s Who in Defense: Jacky Rosen, Ranking Member, Senate Armed Services (SASC) Subcommittee on Cybersecurity
Jacky Rosen is the top Democrat on the SACS’s Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, which is responsible for the policies and programs related to cyber forces and capabilities.
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Navigation warfare is about the battle to assure positioning, navigation, and timing
The U.S. Army’s MAPS Gen II program of record for assured PNT provides an authoritative and reliable source of truth for combat vehicles in a highly contested battlespace.
Acting CYBERCOM chief says dual-hat NSA role key to ‘speed’ in cyberspace
Lt. Gen. William Hartman took over for Lt. Gen.Timothy Haugh last week after Haugh was controversially ousted by the Trump administration.
US Cyber Command, NSA Chief Gen. Timothy Haugh ousted by Trump admin
Lt. Gen William Hartman, who served as Haugh’s deputy at Cyber Command, will take over Haugh’s Cyber Command duties. Sheila Thomas, NSA’s deputy director, will assume Haugh’s’ NSA responsibilities.
Pentagon seeks to shift $50B in planned funding to new priorities in FY26
Breaking Defense obtained a list of the 17 priority categories that are to be financially protected in FY26.
‘A lot … at once’: Army cyber and network officials take stock 1 year after organizational shuffle
Last year, PEO C3T and PEO IEW&S absorbed several programs from the PEO Enterprise Information Systems (EIS), in hopes of better orienting the land forces for the fights of the future.