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Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, nominee to be director of the National Security Agency, takes his seat before the start of his confirmation hearing in the Senate Select Intelligence Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building Thursday, January 29, 2026. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Cyber Command, engaged in war with Iran, gets new commander

Rudd is entering the job as Cybercom supports U.S. military action against Iran during Operation Epic Fury.
2 days ago By Jon Harper
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) looks on as U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters following a Senate Democratic policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on December 09, 2025 in Washington, DC. The senators discussed a variety of topics including a vote expected this week on a Democratic proposal to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

Senator puts hold on Trump’s pick for top uniformed cyber chief over lack of experience, ‘vague’ answers to surveillance questions

Sen. Wyden’s office confirmed to DefenseScoop Friday that the lawmaker will vote against Lt. Gen. Rudd and put a hold on his nomination.
Feb 27, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence
Screenshot of Lt. Gen. James Adams speaking during an assumption of directorship ceremony at DIA headquarters, Feb. 20, 2026.

‘Rainman’ takes charge of DIA

In his new role as DIA director, Lt. Gen. James Adams will lead a workforce of more than 16,000 personnel tasked with providing intel support to warfighters,…
Feb 20, 2026 By Jon Harper
US Army Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, nominee for Director of the National Security Agency, Chief of Central Security Service, and Command of US Cyber Command, testifies during a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing on his nomination on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2026. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images)

Trump’s cyber chief pick tells lawmakers he’ll assess efficacy of Cybercom-NSA dual-hat role, if confirmed

“If I’m confirmed for this, I think my role is to be objective about that as that comes up, or if it continues to come up as…
Jan 15, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence
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An emblem on a rug inside the National Security Agency (NSA) headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland outside Washington, DC. The NSA is the central producer and manager of signals intelligence for the United States. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense and reports to the Director of National Intelligence. (Photo by Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images)

Hegseth, Gabbard tap Tim Kosiba as NSA deputy director after months of cyber leadership tumult

The announcement comes after months of leadership turmoil for the NSA and the U.S. military’s Cyber Command.
Jan 9, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 28: The U.S. Capitol building is seen on April 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Members of the House of the Representatives and the U.S. Senate returned to Washington after a two week recess. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

Members of Congress vow not to split Cyber Command, NSA

Severing the dual-hat leadership arrangement has been one of the most hotly contested issues in cyber policy.
May 16, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau
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