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Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
AM General to Display Future Vision of the HUMVEE Platform at AUSA Global Force
SOUTH BEND, Ind., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The leading manufacturer of light tactical military vehicles and mobility systems, AM General, will feature its vision for the future of the HUMVEE light tactical vehicle at the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Global Force Symposium & Exposition, March 25-27, Booth #1120 at the Von Braun Convention Center in Huntsville, AL. As the HUMVEE platform celebrates its 40th year of production, the company, in collaboration with defense industry leaders, will showcase features that focus on passenger ergonomics and, safety, improved vehicle mobility, and increased capabilities for multiple missions to build upon the next 40 years. "The Future Driven HUMVEE™ concept encapsulates the company's innovative spirit and our understanding that continuous improvement isn't just a cliché," said Jim Cannon, AM General President and CEO. "We're excited for our customers to see our vision for how we will improve the Warfighter's safety with a cutting-edge restraint system and increase the vehicle's capabilities for mission success!" The HUMVEE 4-CT on display comes equipped with a state-of-the-art restraint system from IMMI, a global leader in advanced safety solutions. The MARS (MBrace and RollTek System) represents the next level in safety, setting a new standard for occupant protection in military vehicles. Additionally, the vehicle features lethality and protection capabilities with a Kongsberg Remote Weapon Station, Protector SR4, and a vehicle-mounted counter drone protection system from Axon, DedroneOnTheMove. The Future Driven HUMVEE is a testament to industry collaboration and a joint vision for improving a battle-proven and iconic platform that will continue to be fielded in the light tactical vehicle fleet for years to come. About AM GeneralAM General engineers, manufactures, and supports specialized vehicles for military and commercial customers. Its global presence of diverse product offerings in over 70 countries uniquely positions AM General to enhance interoperability across Allies and build on its long-standing defense industry and automotive partnerships. AM General's innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions that will move you. With a well-rounded product portfolio, which includes the iconic HUMVEE vehicles, Joint Light Tactical Vehicle A2 (JLTV A2), the next-generation HUMVEE Saber light tactical truck that has enhanced levels of protection, and the revolutionary soft recoil technology for mobile platforms, AM General strives to offer continuous improvement that is ready now. AM General has extensive experience meeting the changing needs of the defense and automotive industries, supported by its employees at major facilities in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, and a strong supplier base that stretches across 43 states. Please see more information about AM General at Media Contact: Deborah Reyes, Executive Director, Global Marketing and Strategic CommunicationsE-mail: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE AM General Sign in to access your portfolio
The Hill
05-03-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Pentagon denies reports Hegseth ordered halt in cyber operations against Russia
The Department of Defense is denying reports Secretary Pete Hegseth halted offensive cyber operations against Russia. 'TO BE CLEAR: @SecDef has neither canceled nor delayed any cyber operations directed against malicious Russian targets and there has been no stand-down order whatsoever from that priority,' the Pentagon's rapid response team posted on X on Tuesday. The statement follows multiple media reports that Hegseth ordered the U.S. Cyber Command to pause offensive operations last week. The reports came amid an apparent broader shift in relations between the United States and Russia under the Trump administration. The Pentagon previously declined to comment on the matter, citing 'operational security concerns,' when reached by The Hill on Monday. 'There is no greater priority to Secretary Hegseth than the safety of the Warfighter in all operations to include the cyber domain,' the official added. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a civilian cyber defense agency that is separate from Cyber Command, emphasized Sunday that there 'has been no change in our posture.' 'CISA's mission is to defend against all cyber threats to U.S. Critical Infrastructure, including from Russia,' the agency wrote on X earlier this week. 'There has been no change in our posture. Any reporting to the contrary is fake and undermines our national security.' The reports stirred skeptics from both sides of the aisle prior to the Pentagon's latest statement. 'I don't know why he's doing that,' Rep. Carlos Giménez (R-Fla.) said in an interview on Fox Business. 'But the Russians are attacking us every single day. The Chinese are attacking us every single day. I don't think you signal to the Russians that 'Hey, we're gonna unilaterally withdraw from this space.'' 'If they can keep attacking us — and they do every single day — they should be fearful of our capacity to inflict damage on them,' he continued. 'So I really don't understand where that's coming from.' Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the reported moves a 'critical strategic mistake' on Sunday.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hegseth halts cyber operations against Russia: Reports
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has halted offensive cyber operations against Russia, according to media reports. The Pentagon chief ordered U.S. Cyber Command to pause offensive operations last week, CNN and NBC reported. The move comes amid what appears to be a broader shift in U.S.-Russia relations under the Trump administration. A senior defense official declined to comment on 'cyber intelligence, plans, or operations,' citing 'operational security concerns.' 'There is no greater priority to Secretary Hegseth than the safety of the Warfighter in all operations to include the cyber domain,' the official added. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a civilian cyber defense agency that is separate from Cyber Command, emphasized Sunday that there 'has been no change in our posture.' 'CISA's mission is to defend against all cyber threats to U.S. Critical Infrastructure, including from Russia,' the agency wrote on X. 'There has been no change in our posture. Any reporting to the contrary is fake and undermines our national security.' Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) slammed the Trump administration on Sunday, calling the move a 'critical strategic mistake.' 'Donald Trump is so desperate to earn the affection of a thug like Vladimir Putin he appears to be giving him a free pass as Russia continues to launch cyber operations and ransomware attacks against critical American infrastructure, threatening our economic and national security,' Schumer said in a statement. Hegseth's decision has also raised eyebrows among lawmakers in Trump's own party. 'I don't know why he's doing that,' Rep. Carlos Giménez (R-Fla.) said on Fox Business. 'But the Russians are attacking us every single day. The Chinese are attacking us every single day. I don't think you signal to the Russians that 'Hey, we're gonna unilaterally withdraw from this space.'' 'If they can keep attacking us — and they do every single day — they should be fearful of our capacity to inflict damage on them,' he continued. 'So I really don't understand where that's coming from.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
U.S. pauses cyber-offense activity against Russia as Trump tries to end Putin's war on Ukraine, reports say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered U.S. Cyber Command to halt cyber-offense operations against Russia, according to reports. That comes as President Donald Trump is seeking to end Russia's war on Ukraine and warm up to Moscow. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has instructed U.S. Cyber Command to pause offensive cyber and information operations against Russia, according to reports. He recently ordered the unit to stand down planning against Russian cybersecurity threats, sources told The Record. The order doesn't apply to the National Security Agency or its signals intelligence targeting Russia. Cyber Command has started putting together a "risk assessment" that lists what actions or missions were halted due to Hegseth's order and explains what potential threats could come from Russia, the report added. "Due to operational security concerns, we do not comment nor discuss cyber intelligence, plans, or operations," a senior defense official told Fortune. "There is no greater priority to Secretary Hegseth than the safety of the Warfighter in all operations, to include the cyber domain." Meanwhile, a separate report from the Washington Post said the pause that Hegseth ordered is meant to remain in effect while negotiations to end Russia's war on Ukraine are ongoing as President Donald Trump seeks terms that are seen as favorable to Moscow. The cyber-offense operations being halted stop short of acts of war, sources told the Post, and could include disabling malware on Russian networks or blocking Russian hackers from servers they might use. Another source said planning for potential cyber-operations is continuing. Such a pause in operations isn't unheard-of. 'I have seen many times when we are in some type of negotiation with another nation, especially if it's one that is considered an adversary, that we stop operations, exercises, we even cancel speeches sometimes,' Retired Lt. Gen. Charlie 'Tuna' Moore told the Post. 'It's fairly common to pause anything that could potentially derail the talks.' But it comes as the administration has broken with European allies over Russia's war on Ukraine. That was underscored Friday, when a public meeting at the White House between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky turned into a screaming match. Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.) condemned Hegseth's order to the Cyber Command, saying the government now lacks the ability to counter Russian cyber threats. 'To capitulate now, as we appear to bail on our allies in Ukraine, is an inexplicable dereliction of duty that puts American critical infrastructure at risk,' Thompson told the Post. Elsewhere in the Trump administration, there have been notable omissions of Russia as a cybersecurity threat. In a speech before a United Nations working group on cybersecurity, Liesyl Franz, deputy assistant secretary for international cybersecurity at the State Department, raised cyberspace concerns about China and Iran, but didn't mention Russia. In the same meeting, the European Union and the United Kingdom emphasized their concerns with Russian cyber threats. The U.K. said that Russia was using offensive and hostile cyberattacks in its illegal invasion of Ukraine. The State Department did not immediately provide a comment. And a memo released by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a branch of the Department of Homeland Security that detects cyber threats to U.S. essential infrastructure, outlined the agency's new decree prioritizing China and safeguarding local systems. It, too, did not name Russia. Although Russian threats have previously been the primary focus of the agency, a person familiar with the matter told the Guardian that analysts at CISA were verbally briefed to not follow or report threats from the country. They also said that ongoing work with 'Russian-related' projects was effectively 'nixed.' Another person who worked on U.S. joint task forces to track and fight Russian cyber threats told the Guardian this was 'truly shocking.' 'There are thousands of U.S. government employees and military working daily on the massive threat Russia poses as possibly the most significant nation state threat actor,' they said. 'Not to diminish the significance of China, Iran, or North Korea, but Russia is at least on par with China as the most significant cyber threat.' A DHS spokesperson told Fortune that the memo isn't from the administration and that CISA remains committed to addressing threats from Russia and hasn't changed its posture. The U.S. has long considered Moscow as a threat to national cybersecurity. And last year, the U.S. reiterated the risk of Russian cyberattacks in its annual threat assessment. 'Russia will pose an enduring global cyber threat even as it prioritizes cyber operations for the Ukrainian war,' the report said. 'Moscow views cyber disruptions as a foreign policy level to shape other countries' decisions and continuously refines and employs its espionage, influence, and attack capabilities against a variety of targets.' The report specified that Russia maintains the ability to attack underwater cables and industrial control systems within the U.S., its allies, and partner countries. This story was originally featured on
The Hill
03-03-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Hegseth halts cyber operations against Russia: Reports
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has halted offensive cyber operations against Russia, according to media reports. The Pentagon chief ordered U.S. Cyber Command to pause offensive operations last week, CNN and NBC reported. The move comes amid what appears to be a broader shift in U.S.-Russia relations under the Trump administration. A senior defense official declined to comment on 'cyber intelligence, plans, or operations,' citing 'operational security concerns.' 'There is no greater priority to Secretary Hegseth than the safety of the Warfighter in all operations to include the cyber domain,' the official added. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a civilian cyber defense agency that is separate from Cyber Command, emphasized Sunday that there 'has been no change in our posture.' 'CISA's mission is to defend against all cyber threats to U.S. Critical Infrastructure, including from Russia,' the agency wrote on X. 'There has been no change in our posture. Any reporting to the contrary is fake and undermines our national security.' Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) slammed the Trump administration on Sunday, calling the move a 'critical strategic mistake.' 'Donald Trump is so desperate to earn the affection of a thug like Vladimir Putin he appears to be giving him a free pass as Russia continues to launch cyber operations and ransomware attacks against critical American infrastructure, threatening our economic and national security,' Schumer said in a statement. Hegseth's decision has also raised eyebrows among lawmakers in Trump's own party. 'I don't know why he's doing that,' Rep. Carlos Giménez (R-Fla.) said on Fox Business. 'But the Russians are attacking us every single day. The Chinese are attacking us every single day. I don't think you signal to the Russians that 'Hey, we're gonna unilaterally withdraw from this space.'' 'If they can keep attacking us — and they do every single day — they should be fearful of our capacity to inflict damage on them,' he continued. 'So I really don't understand where that's coming from.'
