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17 November

Securing the Digital Frontier: CIA Veteran’s Views on Cyber Intelligence

CIA veteran Darrell Blocker shares insights on integrating cyber and traditional intelligence, private-public cybersecurity collaboration, and the future of global security.

8 November

Representative image of RTX BBN Technologies' ARC Tool

Christine Casimiro

DARPA Taps RTX to Develop Cyber Defense Tool for Threat Containment

DARPA has contracted RTX’s BBN Technologies to develop a tool to boost its digital defenses.

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30 October

Cadet coordinates an attack plan through his Field Radio Backpack during a Field Training Exercise at Fort Knox

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Orders Portable SATCOM Terminals From Israeli Firm

Gilat Satellite Networks has received a $4-million contract to deliver portable SATCOM terminals for the US Department of Defense.

29 October

A member of the Ukraine military monitors and maintain network access during an exercise

Christine Casimiro

Ukraine Armed Forces Considering Cyber Forces Branch

Ukrainian defense forces, members of parliament, and advisors are discussing the creation of a separate cyber forces branch within its military.

23 October

Rojoef Manuel

Leidos Secures US Army Global Unified Network Modernization Contract

Virginia-based Leidos has received a $331-million contract to optimize the US Army’s Global Unified Network.

18 October

Japan's House of Representatives building in Tokyo

Rojoef Manuel

Pro-Russia Hackers Attack Japanese Liberal Democratic Party Website

A pro-Russian cyber group has infiltrated the Japanese Liberal Democratic Party’s website amidst the country’s general election campaign.

10 October

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Sets Up Strategic Center to Combat Cyberattacks

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has established an incident response center specifically dedicated to countering cyberattacks on critical military infrastructure.

9 October

Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control (FAAD) simultaneously integrates short range air defense, counter-rocket artillery and mortar and counter-unmanned aerial systems missions.

Christine Casimiro

Northrop Unveils AI-Powered Upgrade for Forward Area Air Defense System

Northrop Grumman has integrated an artificial intelligence feature into its Forward Area Air Defense system, enhancing counter-drone operations for the US and its allies.

7 October

Joe Saballa

China Could Wage Economic, Cyber War to Force Taiwan’s Surrender: Report

Contrary to expectations, China may initiate an economic and cyber war against Taiwan to compel the island nation to surrender its sovereignty without resorting to direct military action.

4 October