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US Military Deployed 'Non-Kinetic' Cyber Operations Cell During Maduro Capture Mission
Key Takeaways
- A newly established non-kinetic effects cell coordinated cyber operations during the Maduro capture in Caracas
- Cyber effects targeted radar, internet, and power grid infrastructure to support the physical operation in real time
- Senior leaders say the military now treats cyber capability with the same priority as kinetic weapons
- Cyber Command 2.0 addresses recruitment, training, and rapid tool development for cyber operators
- The operation raises unresolved questions about legal and ethical frameworks for cyber weapons affecting civilians
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DT Editorial Team··5 min read·via defenseone.com