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Sen. Jack Reed questions Defense Secretary Ash Carter during a U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 2015. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee)

SASC chair to focus on reimagining how the military fights

"We are in a tremendously dynamic situation where technology is changing rapidly, techniques are changing rapidly, operational issues, we are truly multi-dimensional,” Sen. Jack Reed said.

Feb 7, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Top commander expects drones strikes against US forces, partners in Africa

African nations have already asked for U.S. assistance with counter-drone capabilities, according to Gen. Stephen Townsend.

Jul 28, 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

Inside U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade, Maryland. (Josef Cole / DOD / U.S. Cyber Command)

Senate wants tighter cyber-electronic warfare integration, clarity on organizations for cyber ops

The Senate's version of the fiscal 2023 NDAA requires DOD to develop a strategy for converged cyber and electronic warfare.

Jul 20, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau

Senate bill to require annual briefing on NSA-CYBERCOM relationship

The Senate Armed Services Committee's version of the fiscal 2023 NDAA wants an annual briefing on the so-called dual hat arrangement between the NSA and Cyber Command.

Jul 19, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (Sept. 27, 2018) – Sailors stand watch in the Fleet Operations Center at the headquarters of U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet (FCC/C10F). Since its establishment, FCC/C10F has grown into an operational force composed of more than 14,000 Active and Reserve Sailors and civilians organized into 28 active commands, 40 Cyber Mission Force units, and 26 reserve commands around the globe. (U.S. Navy Photo by MC1 Samuel Souvannason/Released)

Senate Armed Services Committee questions Navy’s future role, contribution to cyberspace operations

The committee's version of the fiscal 2023 NDAA wants a study on how the DOD organizes its cyber forces.

Jul 19, 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

Cyber warfare operators assigned to the 275th Cyber Operations Squadron of the 175th Cyberspace Operations Group of the Maryland Air National Guard configure a threat intelligence feed for daily watch in the Hunter’s Den at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Middle River, Md., Dec. 2, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.)

SASC bill authorizes budget boost for several Cyber Command initiatives

The Senate Armed Services Committee just passed its version of the fiscal 2023 NDAA.

Jun 17, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau