Brute force: Russia ‘doubled down’ on often-crude disinformation in 2023, says report

Brute force: Russia ‘doubled down’ on often-crude disinformation in 2023, says report
Brute force: Russia ‘doubled down’ on often-crude disinformation in 2023, says report

With official outlets like RT and Sputnik kicked out of many Western countries, Moscow now emphasizes social media — exploiting TikTok, X, and the explosion in generative AI, according to a new report.

‘Central to everything we do’: Army unveils first-ever doctrine for ‘information’

‘Central to everything we do’: Army unveils first-ever doctrine for ‘information’
‘Central to everything we do’: Army unveils first-ever doctrine for ‘information’

“We no longer regard information as a separate consideration or the sole purview of technical specialists,” the new ADP 3-13 says. “Instead, we view information as a resource that is integrated into operations” — from cyberwar to psyops, reconnaissance to deterrence, social media to camouflage.

Ukraine War: Vast hacker ‘militias’ do little damage – but can rally mass support, says study

Ukraine War: Vast hacker ‘militias’ do little damage – but can rally mass support, says study
Ukraine War: Vast hacker ‘militias’ do little damage – but can rally mass support, says study

“Hacktivist” groups like the IT Army of Ukraine claim hundreds of thousands of members, but their cyber attacks are less about tangible results than online agitprop, says a forthcoming study from CSIS exclusively previewed by Breaking Defense.

Navy information warfare boss eyeing increased presence in MQ-4C Triton ops

Navy information warfare boss eyeing increased presence in MQ-4C Triton ops
Navy information warfare boss eyeing increased presence in MQ-4C Triton ops

Vice Adm. Kelly Aeschbach said pilots to add IW billets on Amphibious Readiness Groups and submarines was successful this past year.

‘It’s a race’: Air Force CIO ‘confident’ FY24 budget will bolster information tech

‘It’s a race’: Air Force CIO ‘confident’ FY24 budget will bolster information tech
‘It’s a race’: Air Force CIO ‘confident’ FY24 budget will bolster information tech

“I’ll say the day we can really say we have JADC2 is the day we’re working out of Ender’s Game,” said Air Force CIO Lauren Knausenberger.

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Cyber and full-spectrum operations push the Great Power conflict left of boom

Cyber and full-spectrum operations push the Great Power conflict left of boom
Cyber and full-spectrum operations push the Great Power conflict left of boom

In this Game Changer, HII cyber experts discuss the importance of optimizing the use of cyber capabilities and electromagnetic spectrum operations to help DoD shut down threats before they can escalate to open conflict.

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Cyber and full-spectrum operations push the Great Power conflict left of boom

Cyber and full-spectrum operations push the Great Power conflict left of boom
Cyber and full-spectrum operations push the Great Power conflict left of boom

Unlike a weapon that can be tested, validated, and put on a shelf knowing that it will work when needed, deployed information warfare and cyber capabilities have to be continually tuned and optimized in order to be relevant to the warfighter.

‘Win before firing a shot:’ Top Marine explains why the service is focused on information warfare

‘Win before firing a shot:’ Top Marine explains why the service is focused on information warfare
‘Win before firing a shot:’ Top Marine explains why the service is focused on information warfare

Gen. David Berger says the past four months of war in Ukraine has been a “fantastic case study” in information warfare.

Watching Ukraine, US special ops realizes it’s behind on information war capabilities

Watching Ukraine, US special ops realizes it’s behind on information war capabilities
Watching Ukraine, US special ops realizes it’s behind on information war capabilities

SOCOM “working very hard” to use AI and machine learning-driven “sentiment analysis” to better craft messaging, Gen. Richard Clarke, commander of US Special Operations Command, said.

How US intel worked with commercial satellite firms to reveal Ukraine info

How US intel worked with commercial satellite firms to reveal Ukraine info
How US intel worked with commercial satellite firms to reveal Ukraine info

While the NGA chief said it’s “surprising to see that information advantage on the battlefield is so far countering superior equipment and mass” in Ukraine, experts warn a future information fight with China won’t likely go as smoothly.

Navy’s info warfare boss wants IW officers on subs, ARGs

Navy’s info warfare boss wants IW officers on subs, ARGs
Navy’s info warfare boss wants IW officers on subs, ARGs

Vice Adm. Kelly Aeschbach, the IW type commander, says the move comes as the Navy’s operating environment is increasingly complex and competitive.

The Army wants someone to make comics about its information warfare doctrine

The Army wants someone to make comics about its information warfare doctrine
The Army wants someone to make comics about its information warfare doctrine

The intent is to generate conversation within the community and a more broad audience about potential threats and what the service can do to prepare for the future.

Al-Qaida Fears In Afghanistan, But China Takes Spotlight For IC Leaders

Al-Qaida Fears In Afghanistan, But China Takes Spotlight For IC Leaders
Al-Qaida Fears In Afghanistan, But China Takes Spotlight For IC Leaders

One senior official said he wants his agency to have the urgency about China the way the US had urgency about counterterrorism after 9/11.

Afghanistan Has Been ‘Gut-Wrenching,’ ‘Deeply Personal’ For IC: DNI

Afghanistan Has Been ‘Gut-Wrenching,’ ‘Deeply Personal’ For IC: DNI
Afghanistan Has Been ‘Gut-Wrenching,’ ‘Deeply Personal’ For IC: DNI

“There’s no question that as you pull out… our intelligence collection is diminished,” Haines said. “In Afghanistan, we will want to monitor any reconstitution of terrorist groups.”