The Pentagon's operational testers are seeking additional funds in the budget request to better replicate adversaries in the cyber domain and to set standards, policies and practices for the testing of "cyber payloads," according to budget documentation. The Defense Department's fiscal year 2018 research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) request for operational test and evaluation includes modest increases above what was projected last year to address cyber-related needs. The total RDT&E request for operational test and evaluation is $210.9 million...
