Atlantic Council offers options to strengthen U.S. supply chains for competition in offensive cyber

By Sara Friedman / July 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM
In a recent report, the Atlantic Council reviews the current state of the U.S. supply chain compared to China and provides recommendations on shoring up capabilities to participate in effective cyber offensive operations. “If the United States wants to increasingly use offensive cyber operations internationally, does it have the supply chain and acquisition capabilities to back it up -- especially if its adversary is the People’s Republic of China?” the report asks. It argues, “If the United States wishes to...

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