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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Balmer, 85th Engineering Installation Squadron cyber transport system technician operates a T-BERD 5800 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 10, 2024. Balmer used the device for stress testing communication networks as the 85th EIS revamps Andersen’s cyber infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

DISA moving out on Mission Network-as-a-Service effort in 2026

“Combatant commanders need to be able to communicate globally. So what they plug into, it’s got to work and it’s got to be able to get data…

Jan 23, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

Zero-trust network architecture illustration (iStock/Getty Images)

Pentagon CIO working on new program to break down disparate IT networks

The so-called "Mission Network-as-a-Service" effort will be a key part of realizing the Pentagon's vision for Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control, according to Katie Arrington.

Sep 11, 2025 By Mikayla Easley