US Cyber Command (CYBERCOM)

A Cyber Force budget would require at least $10 billion, new commission report says

The Commission on US Cyber Force Generation released its report outlining what a new military service could look like.

In cyber race against China, CYBERCOM bets on ‘quality over quantity’

Rep. Don Bacon sounded the alarm to Breaking Defense about China's purported 10:1 workforce advantage when it comes to "offensive" cyber operations.

CYBERCOM requests 2,660 percent increase in AI for cyber operations

The $138 million request aims to see AI contribute measurable improvements ISR, offensive cyber, defensive cyber and integrated foundational activities.

First set of defensive cyber kits to be delivered to CYBERCOM units

The capability, dubbed Joint Cyber Hunt Kit, will provide defensive cyber warriors at US Cyber Command standardized kits to conduct hunt missions for the first time, Parsons President of Defense and Intelligence Mike Kushin told Breaking Defense.

Special ops leader Rudd confirmed to helm CYBERCOM and NSA

The Senate voted to confirm Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd to lead CYBERCOM and NSA.

Senator issues hold to CYBERCOM/NSA nominee

Sen. Ron Wyden issued a hold on the confirmation of Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd to lead CYBERCOM and NSA.

Venezuela operation relied on little-known cyber center, official says

A Joint Integration Fire Center to better integrate cyber and non-kinetic effects was proved out during operations in Venezuela last month.

A ‘shooter’ as CYBERCOM chief: Former officials see risks, opportunity in Rudd’s nomination

Breaking Defense talked to nine sources from the CYBERCOM community about the challenges Army general Josh Rudd will face if confirmed.

AI ‘fundamentally changing’ adversary behavior, leading to force generation reforms: Official

Adversary use of AI is necessitating changes to how the DoD trains its cyber warriors.

Nominees to take over SOUTHCOM and CYBERCOM remain tight-lipped before senators

“We really haven't received any answers about how you feel about the responsibilities you're about to take on. It's okay to tell us, and actually would be helpful,” Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. Roger Wicker interjected today.

‘Overwatch’ from space, cyber ops foundational to Maduro mission

Gen. Dan Caine, Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, on Jan. 3 gave a shout-out to the roles played by US Space Command and US Cyber Command in Operation Absolute Resolve.

CYBERCOM celebrated its 15th anniversary with no commander: 2025 review

This year saw two big milestones for CYBERCOM, along with a commission to develop a roadmap for a potential cyber force.

INDOPAC’s Rudd said to be Trump’s pick for US Cyber Command chief

Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd’s nomination comes after the dual-hatted position has been empty for nearly eight months following the abrupt firing of Gen. Timothy Haugh.

Trump taps Lamontagne as next Air Force No. 2

Air Mobility Command chief Gen. John Lamontagne — one of several new military nominees submitted by the White House on Monday — would fill a role left vacant since the firing of Gen. James Slife in February.