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Mark Montgomery

399 posts

Mark Montgomery

@MarkCMontgomery

Senior Fellow at Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Executive Director of Cyberspace Solarium Commission; SASC; Rear Admiral, USN (Ret); PACOM J3; CTF-70

Arlington, VA

Joined August 2020

Mark Montgomery
@MarkCMontgomery
Jun 8, 2023
SSNs are the most effective cost imposition tool the US has in dealing with PRC aggression. It is understood that we have about 20 less SSNs than we need. This news of significant delays in new construction is unacceptable & Congress needs to dig into this
Block V Virginia-class attack subs delayed 2 years due to staffing problems: GAO - Breaking Defense
From breakingdefense.com
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Mark Montgomery
@MarkCMontgomery
Sep 29, 2022
This is great news - the result @ivanastradner and I argued for in Just Security this week. Good work by Biden Administration to ensure ITU is led by a secretary-general committed to transparency and interoperability. US leadership in standards matters
US defeats Russia to head UN telecoms agency in fight for internet’s future
From politico.eu
Mark Montgomery
@MarkCMontgomery
Jun 14, 2022
If the Danish can MacGyver a land based Harpoon Shore-Based Launcher (from a long laid up system) to Ukraine in 3 weeks - then why can't Boeing get these systems to Taiwan by 2024? Congress needs to play a more involved role post arms sale announcements
Expedite arms deliveries to beleaguered democracies
From defensenews.com
Mark Montgomery
@MarkCMontgomery
May 23, 2022
Riki Ellison, Brad Bowman and I lay out what it takes to defend Guam. An initial capability in 2024 is possible if we rely on proven, existing systems - like AEGIS, THAAD & Mk 41 VLS launcher. A final capability in 2027 should bring in hypersonic defenses
fdd.org
Guam Needs Better Missile Defenses—Urgently
The Defense Department of Defense has dithered as China builds ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles to attack Guam, America’s most important military base in the western Pacific. The good...
Mark Montgomery
@MarkCMontgomery
Apr 4, 2025
This is another own goal by the President and his team. General Haugh is a cyber warrior and leader with an impeccable record. The nation cannot afford to lose first rate military officers like Tim over inappropriate political litmus tests.
National Security Agency Director Gen. Haugh fired, civilian deputy director reassigned
From foxnews.com
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Mark Montgomery
@MarkCMontgomery
Oct 27, 2022
This is the dumbest move the Air Force could make in the Pacific. Any removal of forward stationed F-15s in Okinawa should have been paired with a decision to permanently forward station F-35s or F-15EXs in northern Japan. This is deterrence 101.
US to withdraw permanent F-15 fighter force from Okinawa
From ft.com
Mark Montgomery
@MarkCMontgomery
Dec 4, 2023
"Similar to U.S. forces, the IDF takes great effort to reduce collateral damage and civilian casualties" The narrative that IDF is reckless and not consistent with US targeting practices is false. IDF does need PGMs, and US should continue to provide them
Israel's use of AI in Hamas war can help limit collateral damage 'if executed properly,' expert says
From foxnews.com
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Mark Montgomery
@MarkCMontgomery
May 2, 2025
Replying to @MarkCMontgomery
We've all heard of the CCP-perpetrated Typhoon attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure. But they don't raise alarm bells as they should. If I told you that the same malicious cyber actors had 1000 backpacks with 20 lbs. of Semtex in each one, strapped to U.S. ports, rail, and
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Mark Montgomery
@MarkCMontgomery
Feb 18, 2025
I had a great deal of fun recording @schoolofwarpod with @AaronBMacLean A comprehensive discussion of the CCP cyber threat to the US and how to begin to address this challenge. Also some Iron Dome for US missile defense to spice it up at the end. @FDD
podcasts.apple.com
Ep 178: Mark Montgomery on Cyber War
Podcast Episode · School of War · February 18, 2025 · 53m
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Mark Montgomery
@MarkCMontgomery
Jun 22, 2022
Good to see a senior USAF Commander finally stating the obvious OUT LOUD, the Army needs to field a cost effective cruise missile defense system ASAP. Congress told the Army this 5 years ago. It is a key Army contribution to success against Russia or China
Wilsbach: Army Must ‘Step Up’ to Protect Guam, Pacific Air Bases Against New Threats | Air & Space...
From airandspaceforces.com
Mark Montgomery
@MarkCMontgomery
Feb 18, 2021
Unfortunate that the USAF is decommissioning B-1s before they have LRASM integrated into the B-52 fleet. The USAF was slow to buy LRASMs and slow to recognize the need to integrate LRASM into B-52 fleet - especially critical if B-21 does not carry LRASM
First of 17 B-1Bs Heads to the Boneyard | Air & Space Forces Magazine
From airandspaceforces.com
Mark Montgomery
@MarkCMontgomery
Dec 10, 2020
It's risky for Taiwan to buy expensive items, but this investment can have a big deterrent effect. It must come with lots of Mk-48s & heavy U.S. submarine ops training & tech support. The PLAN talks tough but they rightly fear U.S. subs & submariners
Invasion killer: Taiwan's new subs can pack a punch - Asia Times
From asiatimes.com
Mark Montgomery
@MarkCMontgomery
Apr 29, 2024
LIDAR - a technology key to autonomous vehicles and infrastructure mapping is rapidly becoming a CCP owned and operated affair. The US needs to both keep CCP tech out of USG systems and incentivize the procurement of "friendly" LIDAR in US infrastructure
Lidar: Another emerging technology brought to you by China
From defensenews.com
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Mark Montgomery
@MarkCMontgomery
Jun 11, 2021
Great article. If Secretary Austin is worried about a say-do mismatch with regard to China being "the #1 priority" he ought to pass that on to his DEPSECDEF (FY22 budget) and CJCS (USS RONALD REAGAN deployment to CENTCOM) these are exhibits A and B.
If China Is the No. 1 Threat, Why Doesn’t the 2022 Budget Reflect It?
From defenseone.com