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NRO’s new Cyber Protection Office has 600-plus staff and a $250 million annual budget

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The National Reconnaissance Office’s Cyber Protection Office has more than 600 staff and an annual budget of $250 million, Lt. Col. Luke Shibilski told CyberSat attendees. The disclosure comes as the White House warns of attacks accelerated by artificial intelligence, underscoring the security demands facing satellite operators.

Discovered 2026-11-03T14:35:00.827663-08:00 | 2026-11-03T14:35:00.827663-08:00

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  • The NRO’s dedicated cyber office has more than 600 staff and a $250 million annual budget, demonstrating the scale of resources devoted to protecting U.S. reconnaissance satellite operations.
  • The White House warning about AI-speed attacks highlights the threat environment facing space systems and the need to account for cyber protection in satellite programs.

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