Washington, April 29 (IANS) The United States’ cyber and special operations forces are now at the core of modern warfare, lawmakers and military leaders said, warning that threats are “immediate, persistent” and escalating as Washington remains engaged in a widening conflict with Iran.Opening a Senate hearing on the posture of US Special Operations Command and Cyber Command, Senator Roger Wicker said recent missions had marked “a watershed moment for American military power,” noting th…
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Washington, April 29 (IANS) The United States is sharpening its military focus on China as its primary long-term strategic challenge, with senior commanders warning that cyber capabilities and special operations forces will be critical in maintaining an edge in an increasingly contested global environment.At a Senate hearing on the posture of US Special Operations Command and Cyber Command, Admiral Frank Bradley said American forces must simultaneously address multiple threats but remain oriente…
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) “Cyber Command 2.0” marks the most significant transformation of US Cyber Command in 15 years, the Pentagon leadership has old Senators as officials sought Congressional backing for a sweeping overhaul of cyber training, recruiting, and force management to counter China, Russia, and Iran. At a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing on Thursday, Senator Jacky Rosen warned that cyber threats are accelerating while US Defence planning lags behind. She noted that the ne…