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Pentagon Prepares Cyber Defense for 2026 Elections
Pentagon launches cybersecurity plan to protect 2026 U.S. elections from foreign interference.
In brief
Pentagon launches cybersecurity plan to protect 2026 U.S. elections from foreign interference. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered defense agencies to defend 2026 elections from foreign cyber interference. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
New Cyber Plan
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed memo directing defense to protect 2026 elections.
Election Security Focus
The order targets foreign interference in voting systems using advanced cyber tools.
Pentagon Statement
Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell called elections foundation of republic.
“Free and fair elections are the foundation of our republic”
Cyber Command Role
U.S. Cyber Command and NSA partner to identify cyber threats to democratic process.
2026 Election Defense
Department of War will guard voting systems from outside disruption while preserving freedoms.
Full Memo Available
Full cybersecurity plan for 2026 elections released on Pentagon website.
The bottom line
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered defense agencies to defend 2026 elections from foreign cyber interference.
