Cyber force
Coverage of Cyber force in the Nexus archive.
- Before a Cyber Force, Fix Cyber Governance
A proposed amendment to create a cyber service within the Department of the Army failed in the Senate Armed Services Committee. Support for a Cyber Force remains bipartisan, with a 2026 Center for Strategic and International Studies report focusing on cyber governance rather than the need for a Cyber Force.
- Cyber Force not included in Senate defense policy roadmap
An amendment to create a Cyber Force was defeated in the Senate Armed Services Committee's vote on the fiscal 2027 national defense authorization bill. The 14-13 decision excluded the digital-focused service from the nearly $1.2 trillion legislation.
- Defense Business Brief: Cyber force, outlined; Shipbuilding game; USMC’s JLTV plea
The article outlines developments in a cyber force, discusses shipbuilding initiatives, and highlights the US Marine Corps' request regarding the JLTV program.
- New cyber force would cost up to $11 billion to start, commission says
A new cyber force would cost up to $11 billion to establish and take 12 to 18 months to launch. It would include approximately 5,000 National Guard members and up to 6,000 civilians, according to a commission.
- A Cyber Force budget would require at least $10 billion, new commission report says
The Commission on US Cyber Force Generation reported that establishing a Cyber Force would require a minimum budget of $10 billion. The report outlines the structure of a new military service focused on cybersecurity.
- Cyber Force? Senator pushes to create service branch under the Army
A Senator is advocating for the establishment of a Cyber Force as a service branch under the Army. The proposal aims to create a dedicated military unit focused on cyber operations.
- Defense Business Brief: Cyber force, outlined; Shipbuilding game; USMC’s JLTV plea
The article outlines developments in a cyber force, discusses the shipbuilding industry, and mentions the U.S. Marine Corps' request for the JLTV program. Key defense business topics include cyber strategy, naval manufacturing, and military vehicle procurement.