Trump’s decision to elevate Cyber Command will be a boon for defense contractors
With President Donald Trump’s move to elevate U.S. Cyber Command to a unified combatant command, the Fort Meade-based outfit is on track for additional funding dollars and a bump in acquisition authorities, which experts believe will translate into the development of new programs and therefore a cadre of opportunities for private defense contractors. It’s not so much that Cyber Command has been poorly funded in the past, explained Michael Sulmeyer, a former senior U.S. defense official during the Obama administration, but rather that the Combatant Command designation and continued maturation of the organization will position it with an “equal seat at the table” to vie for future funding dollars and pursue innovative technologies. “I think it’s interesting that Trump’s statement mentioned funding, because I am not aware of any budgetary shortfalls faced by the cyber mission. Cyber Command will continue to receive the resources it needs,” said Sulmeyer. “The Defense […]
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