information operations Archives

Air Force awards $54M contract to enable ‘command and control of the information environment’

Research Innovations Inc. will provide software to support the service’s plans for its C2IE program.

May 19, 2023 By Jon Harper

Members of the 56th Air and Space Communications Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam operate cyber systems using a Enhanced communications flyaway kit during the Global Information Dominance Experiment 3 and Architect Demonstration Evaluation 5 at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan, July, 12, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy Picard)

US Space Command created new ‘information warfare’ position dedicated to synchronizing and coordinating capabilities

Each of the combatant commands have organized in their own way for operations in the information environment.

May 16, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

SOFWERX hosted a Cyber Capability Expo at their newest facility in Tampa, Fla., Oct. 19, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Barry Loo)

SOFWERX to host ‘innovation foundry’ event focused on information ops, behavioral responses

The confab, named IF13, will bring together SOCOM officials, industry, academia and other subject matter experts to think through capability concepts and technologies.

Apr 21, 2023 By Jon Harper

Maj. Gen. Daniel L. Simpson speaks at the Department of Defense Intelligence Information System (DoDIIS) worldwide conference plenary sessions on December 6, 2021. (DIA image by Myles Scrinopskie)

Air Force information warfare strategy seeks to beat back adversaries that have been ‘operating in with impunity’

The classified strategy and implementation plan place five areas under the broad banner of information warfare: ISR, cyber effects operations, electromagnetic spectrum operations, influence operations and public…

Apr 13, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. Marine Corps combat engineers attached to Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), utilize a GPS during an Instrument Set, Reconnaissance and Surveying (ENFIRE) class aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea, July 6, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly)

The Marine Corps is getting a new top information warfare officer

Maj. Gen. Ryan Heritage will be the next deputy commandant for information.

Mar 31, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

DOD information operations strategy and posture review to be delivered to Congress ‘in a matter of weeks’

The Pentagon is over a year behind in delivering a posture review and strategy for information operations.

Mar 7, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

What does setting the theater look like for Army Cyber Command?

Army Cyber Command, which has global responsibility, is trying to shape what it means for it to set its theater.

Mar 2, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

A carrier strike group transits the Pacific Ocean Jan. 25, 2020. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Isaacs)

Here’s what the new information warfare command in the Pacific is doing

The Fleet Information Warfare Command Pacific seeks to beat back malign actors and deter undesirable activities.

Feb 16, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Staff Sgt. Alek Albrecht participates in a Network War Bridge Course at the 39th Information Operations Squadron Sept. 19, 2014, Hurlburt Field, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal Ardrey)

2022 in review: DOD and Congress take aim at improving operations in the information environment

The Pentagon and armed services have published and revised doctrine related to operations in the information environment.

Dec 28, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau

Capt. Richard Shmel, a 17A, cyberspace operations officer, participating in the 915th Cyber Warfare Battalion’s Field Training Exercise at Muscatatuck Urban Training. (Photo by: Steve Stover, U.S. Army)

Army activates the 11th Cyber Battalion

The Army activated the 11th Cyber Battalion in a ceremony at Fort Gordon, Georgia, on Thursday. Previously known as the 915th Cyber Warfare Battalion, the unit, which…

Dec 15, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau