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California Wargames Show Army’s Electronic Weakness — and a Human Fix

Army Training Reveals Vulnerabilities in Communications Systems Amid AI-Generated Disinformation

The US Army has struggled with electronic warfare and AI-generated disinformation in wargames at the National Training Center. Visiting units often lack technical versatility, while backup systems lack bells and whistles. Despite this, the OPFOR has found ways to mess with visiting units’ communications and heads. A new tactical satellite upgrade may provide a solution, but the bigger problem is cultural gaps between combat arms officers and signals soldiers.

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    URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/california-wargames-show-armys-electronic-weakness-and-a-human-fix/
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    California Wargames Show Army’s Electronic Weakness — and a Human Fix

    Army Training Reveals Vulnerabilities in Communications Systems Amid AI-Generated Disinformation

    The US Army has struggled with electronic warfare and AI-generated disinformation in wargames at the National Training Center. Visiting units often lack technical versatility, while backup systems lack bells and whistles. Despite this, the OPFOR has found ways to mess with visiting units’ communications and heads. A new tactical satellite upgrade may provide a solution, but the bigger problem is cultural gaps between combat arms officers and signals soldiers.

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      Source JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1771855410126-2787 Source Type: RSS
      URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/california-wargames-show-armys-electronic-weakness-and-a-human-fix/
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