‘Deliberate’ or ‘disappointing,’ DoD doesn’t expect cyber policy nominee before the fall
“I’m confident that the Senate is ready to rapidly confirm a nominee,” Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisc., said. “I’ve had many conversations to that effect.”
Lawmaker ‘definitely’ considering value of independent Cyber Force, but wants more study
"I think the hesitancy on our side would be - well, so soon after creating the Space Force, we don’t want to just create a bunch of bureaucracy," Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisc., said.
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The year the Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030 came into its own: 2022 in Review
A new unit formation, a different way to operate and vocal congressional backers are all ways that Force Design 2030 took shape this year.
US making progress on cyber defense, but up against some ‘significant hurdles’: Commission report
In discussing the new Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0 report, Sen. Angus King speculated some cyber deterrence against Russia is already paying off, with Putin "afraid" of the NSA.
Lawmakers worry Army doesn’t have basing agreements for long-range fires
"I don't think it would be wise for us to wait to develop the kinds of weapons systems, we need for a future conflict until we had the diplomatic agreements signed," Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said.
House Lawmakers Want Answers On How Marine Corps Will Enable EABO
An amendment to the annual defense policy bill directs the defense secretary to provide a detailed accounting of the Marine Corps' efforts within 180 days.
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Next-generation C2 won’t be next-gen without the network transport
The network transport architecture for NGC2 could be a hybrid approach that combines high assurance communications with 5G, WiFi, and multi-orbit satellites.
Congressional Report Could Be Major Step To Strengthen US Defense Supply Chain
"Throughout the pandemic, US adversaries like China weaponized supply chain vulnerabilities in a way that threatened Americans’ health and security," warned Rep. Mike Gallagher.
HASC Task Force: Six Ways To Limit DoD’s Dependence On Chinese Parts
"The COVID-19 pandemic likewise taught the United States and our allies that adversaries, particularly China, are capable of weaponizing supply chain vulnerabilities to threaten our national security should they choose to," the Task Force's report says.
Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack Follows Years of Warnings
"We are disappointed, though unsurprised, to learn of the cyberattack," Sen. King and Rep. Gallagher said. "We can and must be better... in navigating the threats of the Age of Cyber Aggression."
Carlos Del Toro Leads Biden’s Navy Secretary List
The Cuban-American served multiple tours at sea as a naval officer, and would take over a service in the midst of a radical modernization effort.
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Faster propulsion R&D for modern airpower
As aircraft shrink, threats expand, and technology accelerates, aircraft engines must iterate along with the threats.
DoD’s New Pushback Against Chinese Money In US Defense Industry
"The proactive, nefarious work coming from China and Russia in particular [will make US policymakers] “realize that we don't have control over everything that we think we have control over,” Tara Murphy Dougherty, CEO of Govini said
‘Warning Signs Are Flashing Red’ On Chinese Dominance Over Semiconductors, Shipbuilding
"We dealt with this in the 5G debate and to me it wasn't just a matter of Huawei and ZTE technology allowing [China] to spy on people around the world,” Rep. Mike Gallagher said. “It was them being able to use that dominant market position in 5G in order to either shut down networks or coerce other countries into doing their bidding.”
‘Made In USA’ Won’t Secure Supply Chain Vs. China: Solarium
Rather than try to mine strategic minerals, build key technologies, and develop high-tech talent entirely on its own, the US should work together with trusted allies like Australia, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission and other experts argue.
Sen. Warner Knocks Congress On Election Security, IOT & Huawei
“Even though there's been a great deal of bipartisan legislation proposed, the majority leader [Sen. Mitch McConnell] has not let any of these bills come to the floor,” the Virginia Democrat said.