John Hyten Archives

The importance of spectrum sharing to the future of war

As 5G mobile networks mature, everybody from the DOD to commercial companies wants a piece of the spectrum.

Apr 11, 2022 By Billy Mitchell

Two L-39 Jets fly in tandem during a mock dogfight performance at the Air & Space Expo, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 28, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Sullivan)

2021 in review: JADC2 has ‘irreversible momentum,’ but what does that mean?

In 2021 the operative word from senior leaders on JADC2 was "momentum," some called it irreversible. Is that enough?

Dec 29, 2021 By Jackson Barnett

NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 4, 2021) Adm. Christopher W. Grady, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, speaks virtually with midshipmen and cadets from the University of Texas NROTC as part of Austin Navy Week, Oct. 4, 2021. Grady gave candid advice for the future leaders and discussed the challenges they’ll face operating amid the changing landscape of strategic power competition. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theodore Green)

Navy admiral nominated to be next vice chairman of Joint Chiefs

If confirmed, Christopher Grady would lead powerful technology acquisition groups within the Department of Defense.

Nov 3, 2021 By Jackson Barnett

Gen. John E. Hyten appears at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to be vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, D.C., July 30, 2019. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Military has only made ‘marginal’ gains in acquisition speed, Hyten says

Gen. John Hyten says he is proud of the momentum created around Joint All Domain Command and Control.

Oct 28, 2021 By Jackson Barnett

Hyten calls on defense industry to deliver more timely solutions

The No.2 officer identified the specific need for more sensors and better data analysis on missile defense systems.

Aug 11, 2021 By Jackson Barnett

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, Commander of U.S. Strategic Command, moderates a panel discussion during the 34th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 17, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dave Grim)

Hyten signs new requirements to ensure military services make data accessible

The new requirements for open data will help the DOD to train artificial intelligence systems.

Jun 23, 2021 By Jackson Barnett

Military-wide data requirements document coming soon, Joint Chiefs’ Hyten says

Gen. John Hyten said a council he leads is working on a data requirements directive that should lay a detailed foundation for how to the military can…

Apr 8, 2021 By Jackson Barnett

Gen. John E. Hyten exits a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C. March 7, 2018. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

Gen. Hyten: Military’s vision for connected warfare must include allies

The U.S. military's vision for JADC2 can't leave out the ability to connect to its allied partners across the globe, Gen. John Hyten said.

Aug 14, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

Gen. John Raymond discusses “Space Power: Warfighting in Space to Win on Earth” during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 16, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Armando Schwier-Morales)

Space Force offers sneak peak at agile acquisition plans

The first commander of Space Force offered a sneak peek at the service's acquisition process and how it will "go fast" on technology.

Mar 4, 2020 By Jackson Barnett