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Navy Establishes Information Warfare Squadrons

February 13, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Navy establishes Information Warfare Squadron (IWRON) Two.
IWRON Two is a 48-month pilot to operationalize IW capabilities.
Plans include creating a west coast based IWRON Nine.
New squadrons aim to improve IW lethality at sea.

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Strategic Implications

The establishment of IW squadrons may indicate the Navy's growing emphasis on information warfare capabilities, which could improve the lethality of carrier strike groups. This development suggests a shift in the Navy's operational approach, potentially enhancing its competitive edge in contested environments.

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What Happened

New Units To Operationalize IW Capabilities Within Carrier Strike Groups

The US Navy is establishing new information warfare squadrons to better operationalize information warfare capabilities within carrier strike groups, according to Vice Adm. Michael Vernazza, commander of Naval Information Forces. The move aims to improve the lethality of information warfare at sea and provide strike groups with IW forces early in the training cycle. The Navy announced the creation of Information Warfare Squadron (IWRON) Two in early December, with plans to also establish a west coast based IWRON Nine. This development was reported by Breaking Defense.

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