Navy Boosts Cybersecurity Funding Amid Shipbuilding and Acquisition Reform

The US Navy plans to increase funding for fleet cybersecurity as part of its FY27 budget request, according to Anne Marie Schumann, the department’s principal cyber adviser. This move comes amid efforts to modernize the fleet through shipbuilding and acquisition reform initiatives, such as Golden Fleet. Breaking Defense reports that the Navy aims to improve cybersecurity by design in new ships, with a focus on resilience and survivability. The stakes are high, as adversaries seek asymmetric advantages in naval operations.