'Cyber warfare never rests': Trump's war chief Pete Hegseth orders Pentagon to unleash CyberCom 2.0 at full speed

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has ordered military leaders to accelerate the CyberCom 2.0 overhaul, describing cyber warfare as an operational priority that requires faster, more specialised forces. The sweeping reform aims to transform how the U.S. military recruits, trains, assigns and retains cyber personnel while removing bureaucratic barriers. CyberCom 2.0 introduces new organisations focused on cyber talent management, advanced training and innovation, alongside incentive pay tied to technical expertise. Hegseth says the changes are designed to strengthen America’s cyber power and ensure forces can respond to evolving threats. Here’s what the overhaul means for the future of digital warfare.