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."
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Constantly evolving aerial threats demand training that adapts accordingly
With potential adversaries no longer predictable, training must move beyond just live exercises and flight simulators.
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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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.
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An autonomy blueprint is essential to keep legacy platforms relevant in modern warfare
It’s about improving existing platforms with autonomy, and applying AI, edge computing, quantum encryption, and sensor fusion.
CYBERCOM’s new AI task force working under ‘elite’ defensive operations unit
The Cyber National Mission Force's commander "has that team of expertise as a tool that when she’s got a hard problem, she can use that task force as one of the solutions."
China ‘actively’ targeting US industrial base, warns CYBERCOM chief
“The People's Republic of China’s efforts to steal intellectual property, gain critical infrastructure footholds and disrupt supply chains pose significant risk to DoD's ability to defend the nation," CYBERCOM Commander Gen. Haugh said.
Cyber Command wants to unify Army and Air Force software factories under JCWA, plans for new PEO
CYBERCOM is using its new acquisition authorities to rev up JCWA and become more "service-like."
While DoD progresses on innovative tech, more work left to be done: Report
The Atlantic Council’s Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption acknowledged in a new report that there were “broader, strategic matters” that “will take time to reach full implementation.”