Weekly Briefing: Defense Networks & Cyber

The latest defense networks & cyber news and analysis from Breaking Defense.

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GPS III Launch Will Provide Global M-Code "OCX and the user equipment piece do not come online until the third quarter of 2023; that is when we would expect to have our initial operational capability for the GPS enterprise across across all segments: space, ground and user equipment," said Space and Missile Command's Col. Ed Byrne.

NGA Seeks Upgraded Software To Speed Analysis The goal is to have an improved version of the Data Transformation Services (DTS) system up and running on classified NGA networks by next February, the agency's request for information (RFI) says.

Northrop Delivers 1st SEWIP Block 3 Jammer To Navy The long-awaited jammer, a key defense against anti-ship missiles, will now enter land-based testing at Wallops Island, Va. But the Navy must do more, argues EW expert Bryan Clark.

'Hack The Army' Uncovers 238 Cyber Vulnerabilities "We cannot afford a 'next time we will do better' mentality," said one Defense Digital Service participant. "I strongly believe a proactive approach is critical, which means finding potential problems and addressing them before they are realized."

'Systematically Attack' What Makes Cyber Attacks Possible: WH Cyber Director Nominee "If the past year has taught us anything, it's the obligation we have as leaders to anticipate the unimaginable," CISA nominee Easterly said. "I believe as a nation we remain at great risk of a catastrophic cyberattack."

Sen. King Urges 'Reimagining Conflict' On Eve Of Cyber Nominees Hearing "Someone told me I was like Chicken Little, but I prefer Paul Revere," said Sen. King, who co-chaired the commission that recommended creating the national cyber director.

China Bill Doubles DARPA's Budget, Adds $52B For US Chips "This is a strong start," Sen. Sasse said of the 2,400-page, $250 billion legislation designed to bolster the US in its competition with China.

Pipeline CEO Defends Company's Cyber Info Sharing "[Paying the ransom] was the hardest decision I've made in my 39 years in the energy industry… and I put the interest of the country first," Colonial's CEO told Congress. "I believe with all my heart [paying the ransom] was the right choice to make, but I want to respect those who see this issue differently."

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