At a recent Congressional-Executive Commission on China hearing, former U.S. naval intelligence chief Mike Studeman urged Washington to step up its support for Taiwan—not just with weapons, but with tools to shore up its internal defenses against political warfare. His message was clear: China’s influence operations don’t stop at military drills or airspace intrusions—they extend deep into Taiwan’s political and social fabric, and the island’s survival may hinge on how well it can counter these internal threats.
Studeman specifically called for the U.S. to assist Taiwan in upgrading its classified clearance system, adopting insider threat technologies, and expanding cybersecurity coordination with U.S. agencies like Cyber Command and CISA. He stressed that without strong internal security, Taiwan’s outer military shell won’t be enough. With espionage cases on the rise and China’s political warfare tactics growing more sophisticated, this kind of strategic support could prove critical. The hearing sent a strong signal that safeguarding Taiwan’s democracy and digital resilience is increasingly seen as a U.S. national security priority—and not just Taiwan’s fight alone.
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Booz Allen Hamilton just landed a major \$315 million contract to develop a next-generation mobile command center for the Air Force—an initiative that plays directly into the military’s push for more agile, tech-driven battlefield operations. The effort, dubbed the Tactical Operations Center-Light (TOC-L), is part of the broader Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) under the Department of the Air Force’s C3BM program. Booz Allen will lead the prototyping with support from L3Harris Technologies, combining their expertise to create a rapidly deployable, sensor-integrated C2 (command and control) system designed for dynamic, multi-domain operations under the CJADC2 framework.
At the heart of Booz Allen’s approach is its Modular Detachment Kit (MDK), a platform that’s already seen success in live-fire and operational scenarios. TOC-L is all about speed, mobility, and data-driven decision-making—getting relevant info to commanders on the ground in real time and enabling faster, more effective responses. Development will be fueled by Booz Allen’s nationwide network of tech facilities, with major contributions coming out of its hubs in South Carolina and Florida. The collaboration with L3Harris—known for its tactical communications and digital infrastructure—aims to ensure the TOC-L isn’t just cutting-edge at rollout, but also scalable and sustainable for the long haul.
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SES has officially completed its acquisition of Intelsat, cementing its status as a powerhouse in the satellite communications world with a combined fleet of 120 satellites spanning geostationary (GEO), medium earth orbit (MEO), and strategic access to low earth orbit (LEO) assets. The move creates a true multi-orbit, multi-band operator poised to deliver integrated satellite connectivity to a broad range of industries—from government and defense to aviation, maritime, and media. The new SES now brings deeper bench strength, broader coverage, and access to a richer spectrum portfolio that includes military and commercial frequency bands.
This merger isn’t just about size—it’s about positioning SES for long-term leadership in high-growth areas. The company is targeting expanding markets like IoT, direct-to-device communications, and space-based data relay, with solid financials to back the plan. With a contract backlog of over €8 billion and plans to generate over €1 billion in free cash flow by 2028, SES is setting the stage for both innovation and investor returns. Expect to see more streamlined operations, faster deployments, and continued momentum toward realizing a resilient, flexible, and global satellite infrastructure that can adapt to the fast-changing needs of customers worldwide.
