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US Army Establishes Second Expeditionary Cyber Battalion

US Army Establishes Second Expeditionary Cyber Battalion

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ThreatCluster •October 16, 2026 at 00:38 UTC
  • •The US Army is forming a second expeditionary cyber battalion.
  • •The new battalion will replicate the mission of the 11th Cyber Warfare Battalion.
  • •Initial operational capability for the new unit is expected within a year.

The US Army is set to form a second expeditionary cyber battalion, mirroring the existing 11th Cyber Warfare Battalion, known as the Leviathans. Lt. Gen. Christopher Eubank announced this development at the Association of the United States Army conference in Washington. The new battalion will begin active formation within the next few months and is expected to achieve initial operational capability within the year. The 11th Cyber Warfare Battalion was activated on October 16, 2022, to execute non-lethal cyber and electronic warfare missions. The Army aims to have 12 deployable teams under the 11th Battalion by September 2027. The new battalion will also focus on cyber electromagnetic activity (CEMA) to enhance battlefield capabilities. The formation aligns with the Army's ongoing modernization efforts in cyberspace operations.

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2022-10-16
11th Cyber Warfare Battalion activated
The 11th Cyber Warfare Battalion, known as the Leviathans, was activated to handle non-lethal cyber operations.
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2026-10-15
Announcement of second battalion formation
Lt. Gen. Christopher Eubank announced plans for a second expeditionary cyber battalion at an Army conference.
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What is the purpose of the new battalion?
The new battalion will train and deploy teams for cyberspace and electromagnetic warfare.
When will the new battalion be operational?
The battalion is expected to achieve initial operational capability within the year.
How does this relate to the 11th Cyber Warfare Battalion?
The new battalion will be an exact replica of the 11th Cyber Warfare Battalion, known as the Leviathans.