CISA assures lawmakers on protecting 5G networks from EMP

CISA assures lawmakers on protecting 5G networks from EMP
CISA assures lawmakers on protecting 5G networks from EMP

“Infrastructure today is not hard; it’s not survivable — at least what we’re talking about here, that is commercial infrastructure,” said Robert Spalding, CEO of the firm SEMPRE, which had a research contract with the military.

B-21 Speeds To IOC; ARRW Test Slated For Next Month: Ray

B-21 Speeds To IOC; ARRW Test Slated For Next Month: Ray
B-21 Speeds To IOC; ARRW Test Slated For Next Month: Ray

The B-21 program will not undertake traditional “block upgrades” to beef up future performance, says Air Force Global Strike Command head Gen. Timothy Ray. Instead, it will incrementally add new capabilities as they become available.

Long Range Strike Hot Potato Now In OSD Hands

Long Range Strike Hot Potato Now In OSD Hands
Long Range Strike Hot Potato Now In OSD Hands

“It’s ultimately a political decision, and … this demands a strong and fully staffed OSD,” said Mackenzie Eaglen, of the American Enterprise Institute. “That doesn’t seem likely until much later this year.”

B-52 Could Get New Hypersonic Missile: Global Strike Commander

B-52 Could Get New Hypersonic Missile: Global Strike Commander
B-52 Could Get New Hypersonic Missile: Global Strike Commander

“Certainly, we’re in the in the conversation for the HACM as that gets developed,” Global Strike Command head Gen. Timothy Ray said.

Our Allies Need US To Modernize Nuke Triad: Gen. Ray

Our Allies Need US To Modernize Nuke Triad: Gen. Ray
Our Allies Need US To Modernize Nuke Triad: Gen. Ray

“It’s really important that we don’t let these issues get swept up in … political transitions between administrations,” warned the head of Air Force Global Strike Command.

Ray Wants ARRW ‘Soonest’ For B-52, B-1

Ray Wants ARRW ‘Soonest’ For B-52, B-1
Ray Wants ARRW ‘Soonest’ For B-52, B-1

Combatant Commanders for European Command and Indo-Pacific Command see bombers with hypersonic capabilities as “incredibly, incredibly valuable,” says Gen. Timothy Ray.

Air Force Flight Tests B-21 Avionics; Program ‘On Right Track’

Air Force Flight Tests B-21 Avionics; Program ‘On Right Track’
Air Force Flight Tests B-21 Avionics; Program ‘On Right Track’

“I know we’re not going to be immune from design flaws,” Air Force RCO head Randy Walden said of the B-21 program. “We’re going to have to work through those, and we’re doing some of that today.”

One More $ For Global Strike? Gen. Ray Picks Better Data

One More $ For Global Strike? Gen. Ray Picks Better Data
One More $ For Global Strike? Gen. Ray Picks Better Data

JADC2 is foundational to future hypersonic weapons, says Gen. Ray: “If you don’t have that, you just miss fast.”

Ray Asks Roper To Explore ‘Bomb Truck’ For Cheap Standoff Capability

Ray Asks Roper To Explore ‘Bomb Truck’ For Cheap Standoff Capability
Ray Asks Roper To Explore ‘Bomb Truck’ For Cheap Standoff Capability

“There is no significant game plan here,” Ray said about the idea of a ‘bomb truck.’ “I just think, why not? You can’t win if you don’t play.”

More B-21s Likely; B-1s To Carry Up To 8 Hypersonic Weapons

More B-21s Likely; B-1s To Carry Up To 8 Hypersonic Weapons
More B-21s Likely; B-1s To Carry Up To 8 Hypersonic Weapons

The U.S. has 156 bombers today. But the Air Force is committed to boasting 386 squadrons, up 75 from its total today. “Certainly,” Gen. Timothy Ray said, “that means good growth for the bombers.”

Will Four-Star Strapped Navy Pass on STRATCOM Command?

Will Four-Star Strapped Navy Pass on STRATCOM Command?
Will Four-Star Strapped Navy Pass on STRATCOM Command?

The Navy has eight four-stars in its ranks — a number that will stay steady when presumptive CNO Gilday is confirmed and gets his fourth star, and current CNO John Richardson steps down. The Air Force, by contrast has 13 four-star generals.

Gen. Ray: Attracting Capable Techies Key To NC3 Improvements

Gen. Ray: Attracting Capable Techies Key To NC3 Improvements
Gen. Ray: Attracting Capable Techies Key To NC3 Improvements

Finding capable technologists is the key requirement as DoD upgrades NC3, says Gen. Timothy Ray

What Will New Bomber Squadrons Mean For Air Force? 75 More B-21s?

What Will New Bomber Squadrons Mean For Air Force? 75 More B-21s?
What Will New Bomber Squadrons Mean For Air Force? 75 More B-21s?

So reporters kept pressing Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and Chief of Staff David Goldfein for answers to the reasonable question: How will the Air Force afford 74 more squadrons with all the people, planes, satellites, and infrastructure needed to make them useful?