Cyber – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

14 May

OpenAI Pushes GPT-5.5 Into Cyber Defense With ‘Daybreak’ Initiative

OpenAI is weaving artificial intelligence models deeper into software defense workflows through its “Daybreak” initiative, aiming to embed security capabilities directly into the software development process.

14 May

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Peraton Targets Cognitive Warfare With New AI Platform

Peraton is aiming to give soldiers an edge in fast-moving cognitive warfare with its new Interactive Realtime Information System, an AI platform designed to convert large volumes of data into usable intelligence.

8 May

Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Taps L3Harris to Bolster C2 Data-Sharing Capability

The US Air Force has selected L3Harris Technologies to develop critical features of a secure digital infrastructure supporting the military’s command and control capability.

4 May

A screen monitor shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Calls US Cyber Crime Accusations ‘Absurd Slander’

North Korea dismissed US accusations that it has engaged in cyber crimes to generate illicit revenues, calling the criticism "absurd slander."

Apr- 2026 -

17 April

Airmen attending a base all-call use their smart phones to follow along and interact during the presentation at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 26, 2018. Fairchild leadership supporting Airmen is a high priority, and were testing out the interactive format as a means to better connect with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)

Giulia Bernacchi

Fortra Launches Defense, Intelligence Unit for Advanced Cyber Capabilities

Fortra has established a new Defense and Intelligence Unit, focused on delivering cyber capabilities for defense.

15 April

Rojoef Manuel

South Korean Firm Gains Cyber Certification for US Military Sales

South Korean defense company SNT Dynamics has attained a cybersecurity credential required for US Department of Defense contracts.

Mar- 2026 -

26 March

The “Juniper” series of events are designed to test collective U.S.-Israeli readiness and improve the interoperability of defense systems. These exercises offer prime opportunities for USCENTCOM and the IDF to partner and innovate together, solidifying the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Israel while contributing to regional stability. The U.S. remains committed to the security of Israel and supports Israel’s qualitative military edge. (Photo courtesy of the IDF Spokesperson's Office)

Rojoef Manuel

Israeli Brothers Indicted Over AI-Generated Fake Intel Sent to Iranian Spy

Two brothers from the Jerusalem area are in hot water after allegedly feeding an Iranian operative fabricated intelligence — much of it generated with AI tools like ChatGPT, Grok, and Gemini.

18 March

Marines with Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command pose for photos in cyber operations room at Lasswell Hall aboard Fort Meade, Maryland, Feb. 5, 2020. MARFORCYBER Marines conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations in support of United States Cyber Command and operate, secure and defend the Marine Corps Enterprise Network. This image is a photo illustration.

Rojoef Manuel

GAO Flags Gaps in Pentagon Cyber Certification Rollout for Defense Contractors

The US Government Accountability Office has found that the Department of Defense has not fully evaluated outside risks that could slow the adoption of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program.

11 March

Germany’s cyber and information domain service.

Rojoef Manuel

German Military University Adopts British Defense Hacking Program

London-based Common Mission Project UK has announced the launch of its Hacking for Defense academic program in Germany in partnership with the University of the Bundeswehr Munich, marking the initiative’s first deployment in continental Europe.

Feb- 2026 -

26 February