Aerospace Group:

Cyber

Outgoing Obama Homeland Security Adviser Welcomes Trump’s Focus On Cyber Security

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, January 13th, 2017

SHARE:

Outgoing Obama Homeland Security Adviser Welcomes Trump’s Focus On Cyber Security

White House Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor Lisa Monaco. Photo: White House

President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement last week that he will take a personal interest in strengthening the nation’s cyber security posture is welcome and represents a continuation of the efforts and progress the Obama administration has made bolstering the defense of information networks in the United States, a White House official said on Friday.“I think the recognition of the fact that this needs to continue, and I say continue to be the top priority for the next administration is something I…

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]

Army

Army Taking ‘More Refined’ Approach On Push For Right To Repair Reforms, Obadal Says

After lawmakers decided against including major “right to repair” reforms in the latest defense policy bill, a senior Army official has said the service is continuing its push for authorities […]

Unmanned Systems

Counter-Drone Needs Will Be Addressed In Next NDAA Based On Iran War Lessons, Banks Says

A Republican senator on Armed Services Committee on Thursday said that defending against Iranian drones has been challenge for U.S. warfighters and will be an area of focus in the […]