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Edward Ramey, space domain characterization common operating picture segment (SDCCS) lead integration and training support for the Joint Task Force-Space Defense, looks at a computer screen at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 19, 2022. Through the partnering of the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and National Reconnaissance Office in the National Space Defense Center, JTF-SD brings to bear the full force of the U.S. Government and synchronizes space superiority planning and operations. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

Authorized strategic intelligence disclosures are likely here to stay, US officials say

Officials described how the authorized disclosures of intelligence in the run-up to Russia's invasion of Ukraine will likely be a tactic used if tensions heat up with…

Apr 28, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

River entrance of the U.S. Department of Defense. (Getty Images)

Forthcoming assistant secretary for cyber position at DOD could encompass electronic warfare and information warfare

The Pentagon is conducting a study through an outside organization to examine how to structure the forthcoming Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy role.

Mar 30, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) questions Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on July 9, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Nash-Pool/Getty Images)

HASC lawmaker Seth Moulton urges faster adoption — and more restraint — of military AI

The U.S. isn't moving quickly enough in embracing military AI and establishing international guidelines for its ethical use, according to Rep.Seth Moulton.

Nov 23, 2022 By Jon Harper

A network engineer at U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command, works on creating the Project Convergence Mission Partner Environment during a Risk Reduction Event in February at JMC on Fort Bliss, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Koester)

Military services ‘not aligned’ on JADC2 efforts, Air Force official warns

The Army, Air Force and Navy each have their own Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiatives.

Jul 26, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. sailors assigned to Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC) man their stations at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Va., Aug. 4, 2010. (DOD photo)

House Armed Services Committee concerned with state of Navy cyber readiness

The HASC is seeking to force the service to create a cyber-specific work role and career field designator.

Jun 28, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau

Legislation calls for new joint information ops course for US troops

The chairman's mark of the fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act is directing the secretary of defense to create an information operations course for service members.

Jun 21, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau