As warfare becomes engineering, the era of the digital mercenary dawns
The White House revives “privateering for the digital age” by authorizing cyber firms to strike foreign targets.
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Published: 15 August 2026
Source: NextGov/FCW
Category: News
Topics: Military & security
Retrieved: 15 August 2026
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