:

White House Releases New Cyber Strategy Easing Rules On Offensive Operations

Walt Evans

Friday, September 21st, 2018

SHARE:

The White House released a new National Cyber Strategy on Sep. 20 easing restrictions on offensive operations and the use of cyber weapons, building on an updated Pentagon plan announced earlier in the week to broaden the response to ongoing digital attacks.John Bolton, the administration’s national security adviser, told reporters the new plan will provide cyber forces more options needed to address continuing threats from nation-state actors, including China and Russia, and better respond to attacks on critical infrastructure and election meddling.“Americans…

Congress

Baldwin Concerned With Army’s JLTV ‘Mismanagement,’ Seeks Support For Marines’ Procurement Plans

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) has raised concerns with the “Army’s mismanagement” of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, and is seeking assurance that the Marine Corps can be supported […]

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]

Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]