Pentagon’s New Chief Information Officer Details Strategy To Develop Tech, Cyber Warfighting Advantage

By Matthew Olay

During testimony at a pair of hearings on Capitol Hill this week, the War Department's new chief information officer outlined her office's strategy to transform technology and cybersecurity into a decisive warfighting advantage for the armed services.

While speaking before the Senate Armed Services Committee March 24 and the House Armed Services Committee yesterday, Kirsten Davies — who was sworn into her position Dec. 23, 2025 — said her department is focused...