‘No such thing as a regional conflict anymore,’ STRATCOM chief says
The Internet, social media, cyber and artificial intelligence extend the effects of war far beyond the battlefield, the admiral warned.
Pentagon wants ‘expanding options’ for nuclear weapons, officials say
“There's, you know, a review or sort of relook at the employment guidance, which is more about the commander of STRATCOM and his responsibilities and [the defense] secretary's authorities, etcetera,” said Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby.
From directed energy to AI and hardening, JIATF-401 is widening counter-UAS options
There is no single answer to the drone threat, pushing the Pentagon toward a broader mix of defenses.
A look at the wish lists for CENTCOM, NORTHCOM, SOUTHCOM, INDOPACOM and STRATCOM
INDOPACOM had the biggest request of these five COCOMS, asking for nearly $12 billion in additional funding.
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.
AI has role to play in protecting American nuclear C2 systems: STRATCOM head
The STRATCOM head emphasized the strategic advantages that AI and ML will add to NC3 systems, but said that a human must still be involved in the loop as this will “maximize the adoption of these capabilities and maintain our edge over our adversaries.”
Why nuclear command and control can’t be separated from JADC2
STRATCOM head Gen. Chas Richard said he's "very concerned" about "opportunistic aggression" with regards to China and Russia. He also noted the government has whiffed on its plutonium pit production goal.
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STRATCOM Commander Warns Of China-Russia Coordination; Report Details AI Collaboration
"Our findings expose gaps between Chinese and Russian aspirations and the reality on the ground, bringing greater accuracy and nuance to current assessments of Sino-Russian cooperation," on AI, notes a new report by the Center for Security and Emerging Technology.
STRATCOM Chief Warns Of Chinese ‘Strategic Breakout’
“The breathtaking growth and strategic nuclear capability enables China to change their posture and their strategy," Adm. Charles Richard said.
Army IBCS Critical To JADC2: STRATCOM’s Adm. Richard
"When testing is complete, and IBCS can link all of our missile different systems together, that's going to be an enormous step forward," said Adm. Chas Richard.
Future Missile War Needs New Kind Of Command: CSIS
Integrating missile defense – shooting down incoming missiles – with missile offense – destroying the launchers before they fire again – requires major changes in how the military fights.
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STRATCOM: No COVID-19 Cases, So Far; Some Self-Quarantine
"To this point, we have no impact to our ability to accomplish our mission," Adm. Richard stressed.
US Forces Untrained, Unready For Russian, Chinese Jamming
Training for electronic warfare threats is too easy, leaving troops dangerously unready for great power conflict. Scenarios are so unrealistic that one officer called them "garbage."
EXCLUSIVE Revolutionary SATCOM Vision Hits Raymond’s Desk: AFSPC
The vision itself isn't the only thing that is needed, industry sources say. A concept of operations is required for how the Air Force will manage different user needs and interact with different industry providers. "The vision is out, but there is no concept of operations," said one source.
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.