‘It’s going to be huge’: Cyber Command gains new authorities to hire & buy

‘It’s going to be huge’: Cyber Command gains new authorities to hire & buy
‘It’s going to be huge’: Cyber Command gains new authorities to hire & buy

Granted by Congress in the 2022 defense bill, the new authorities let Cyber Command handle matters traditionally reserved for the armed services.

Compromise NDAA released with $857.9 billion topline

Compromise NDAA released with $857.9 billion topline
Compromise NDAA released with $857.9 billion topline

The topline is higher than either the HASC ($839 billion) or SASC ($847 billion) had sought in their initial versions of the language, and includes $816.7 billion for the Pentagon and $30.3 billion for nuclear activities in the Department of Energy.

Lawmakers petition for $50M defense spending for tactically responsive space launch

Lawmakers petition for $50M defense spending for tactically responsive space launch
Lawmakers petition for $50M defense spending for tactically responsive space launch

The Senate version of the 2022 defense appropriations bill also includes $50 million, a House aide explained, but the House version only includes $5 million.

US needs ‘manufacturing renaissance’ to compete with China: Report

US needs ‘manufacturing renaissance’ to compete with China: Report
US needs ‘manufacturing renaissance’ to compete with China: Report

Reagan Institute warns of “inadequate” investments, “exceedingly fragile” supply chains, and “insufficient” accountability of government officials, among other US weaknesses.

CYBERCOM has conducted ‘hunt-forward’ ops in 14 countries, deputy says

CYBERCOM has conducted ‘hunt-forward’ ops in 14 countries, deputy says
CYBERCOM has conducted ‘hunt-forward’ ops in 14 countries, deputy says

Lt. Gen. Moore didn’t provide details, but later said, “China is the number one priority for DoD. Therefore, it’s [CYBERCOM chief] Gen. Nakasone’s number one priority.”

HASC NDAA Markup Adds Slew Of Cyber, IT, Spectrum Initiatives

HASC NDAA Markup Adds Slew Of Cyber, IT, Spectrum Initiatives
HASC NDAA Markup Adds Slew Of Cyber, IT, Spectrum Initiatives

“If there’s one overarching theme of our approach this year, it’s to transform where we’re heading and focus on technology and innovation and how to start using that better,” HASC Chair Smith said in opening remarks.