🚨 Salt Typhoon Hackers Infiltrate U.S. National Guard, Gain 9 Months of Access

📬 In Today’s Defense Brief

🛰️ Airbus and Kratos Team Up to Deploy XQ-58A Valkyrie for German Military Missions LINK

🚨 Salt Typhoon Hackers Infiltrate U.S. National Guard, Gain 9 Months of Access LINK

🚢 White House Shipbuilding Office Relocated to OMB Amid Leadership Shakeup LINK

⚡ Epirus Wins $43.5 Million U.S. Army Contract for Next-Gen High-Power Microwave Systems LINK

🔐 Pentagon Launches New Authentication System to Replace DS Logon LINK

🎱 Plus 9 other news stories you may like

📰 Full Breakdown

🛰️ Airbus and Kratos Team Up to Deploy XQ-58A Valkyrie for German Military Missions LINK

• Airbus and U.S.-based Kratos Defense announced a partnership to deliver and deploy the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone for German military operations, significantly expanding Europe's autonomous combat capabilities.

• The Valkyrie drone offers Germany advanced surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat support functionalities through its stealthy, unmanned aerial platform.

• This collaboration underscores growing transatlantic cooperation and NATO allies' increasing reliance on unmanned systems for enhanced military effectiveness.

🚨 Salt Typhoon Hackers Infiltrate U.S. National Guard, Gain 9 Months of Access LINK

• The Salt Typhoon hacker group successfully breached the U.S. National Guard's systems, maintaining undetected access for approximately nine months.

• Security officials have initiated emergency protocols and are conducting comprehensive damage assessments to determine the full scope of the intrusion and secure affected systems.

• This breach highlights ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the imperative for stronger cyber-defense measures across U.S. military networks.

🚢 White House Shipbuilding Office Relocated to OMB Amid Leadership Shakeup LINK

• The White House’s recently established shipbuilding coordination office has been moved under the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), coinciding with the sudden departure of its top official.

• This shift aims to streamline oversight of naval procurement and fleet expansion efforts amid ongoing challenges in naval shipbuilding timelines and budget management.

• Industry stakeholders are closely watching these changes, concerned about potential impacts on U.S. naval modernization efforts.

⚡ Epirus Wins $43.5 Million U.S. Army Contract for Next-Gen High-Power Microwave Systems LINK

• Defense technology company Epirus secured a $43.5 million contract from the U.S. Army to provide advanced High-Power Microwave (HPM) systems for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC).

• These next-generation HPM systems will enhance Army defenses against drones, missiles, and other airborne threats by disrupting enemy electronics with directed-energy pulses.

• The contract underscores increased investment in cutting-edge electronic warfare systems as adversaries advance in unmanned and electronic warfare capabilities.

🔐 Pentagon Launches New Authentication System to Replace DS Logon LINK

• The Department of Defense is rolling out a new digital authentication system to replace the legacy DS Logon platform, offering significantly improved security, efficiency, and user-friendliness.

• The new system will streamline secure access to critical military and veteran services, reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing data protection.

• This modernization aligns with broader Pentagon initiatives to enhance cybersecurity infrastructure across defense-related digital platforms.

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