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Homeland Security

White Paper: ‘Hacktivist’ Protest Attacks Encourage States To Expand Control Of Internet

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

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Online “hacktivist” attacks on individuals and social institutions create a sense of insecurity for cyber denizens and give states initiative to step in and impose new rules and restrictions on cyber space, the very rules hacktivists seek to avoid, according to a recent white paper. The white paper, The Paradox of Cyber Protest, by Marshall Institute Fellow Eric Sterner, explains how online hacktivist groups like Anonymous or Lulzsec attack websites of companies or institutions, such as the Justice Department or…

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, […]

Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) version of the FY 2027 defense policy bill looks to cut the ability for the Trump administration to buy foreign-made warships, but still allow […]