Trending Topics

Welcome to the Trending Topics page of the Gray Space Journal. This space is dedicated to providing Army Cyberspace professionals with the critical intelligence and operational insights needed to dominate the information environment. Use this knowledge to harden your defenses, sharpen your operational toolkit, and ensure mission assurance across the network. The information presented is designed to be immediately applicable to your work defending the network and projecting combat power in and through cyberspace.

Where are the 10x AI-Assisted Engineers? The Reality of AI-Assisted Development in Early-2026 6/30/2026

Claims of 10x AI-driven productivity gains in software development fall short in practice. Evidence shows modest 20–30% gains, concentrated in narrow tasks, whil...

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The Agent on the Desk 6/30/2026

Autonomous AI agents are rapidly spreading on soldiers’ and contractors’ personal devices, operating with broad access and little oversight. The article outlines...

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Leaders, Mentors, Innovators: The Heart of the Cyber Corps 5/31/2026

The 5th Chief Warrant Officer of the Cyber Branch outlines priorities for the Cyber Corps, emphasizing leadership that bridges technology and mission, active men...

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SignalStrike: Bridging the Gap in Electromagnetic Warfare Targeting at the Platoon Level 5/31/2026

EW platoons face growing challenges turning complex RF data into timely targeting. A Soldier-built tool, SignalStrike, streamlines data processing and visualizat...

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Restoring Decision Advantage: Operational Art and the Integration of CJADC2 in Multi-Domain Warfare 5/31/2026

CJADC2 is framed as the Joint Force’s path to restoring decision advantage against a PLA that contests cyber and the electromagnetic spectrum. The article argues...

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BOLC Lessons Learned: Transitioning from Cadet to Cyber Warfare Officer 5/31/2026

Practical lessons learned from recent ROTC and West Point graduates to help newly commissioned officers prepare for and succeed in the Cyber Warfare Officer Basi...

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Army Warrant Officers Instrumental in the Revitalization of the Air Force Warrant Officer Corps 6/2/2026

After a 65-year hiatus, the Air Force graduated its first new class of warrant officers in December 2024. Backed heavily by Army and joint-service expertise, the...

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Right Sizing EW Expertise in the Army 4/30/2026

Army cyber and EW forces have grown but remain underrepresented, with too few senior NCO authorizations to support expanding demands. Leaders urge reforms to sta...

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ARCYBER JOC: Where Cyber Operations Come Alive 5/20/2026

Discover how the U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) Joint Operations Center integrates offensive and defensive capabilities to dominate the digital domain. This a...

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Demystifying the Analytic Scheme of Maneuver 5/18/2026

This article explores the Analytic Scheme of Maneuver (ASOM), a structured framework that helps cyber defenders transform broad security questions into rigorous,...

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Reflections as a Tanker Developer 4/30/2026

An Army officer reflects on integrating software development into an operational cavalry unit, using low-cost automation to improve reporting accuracy, efficienc...

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A Case for Integrating Counter Position Navigation and Timing Weapons 4/30/2026

Explore how the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force is integrating Counter Position Navigation and Timing (C-PNT) weapons to disrupt adversary systems while mitigating e...

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Leveraging AI for a Decisive Cyber Advantage 4/30/2026

AI-driven cybersecurity strategy for the U.S. Army, focusing on protecting critical infrastructure, countering cyber threats, and accelerating digital modernizat...

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Purple Teaming with Offensive and Defensive Cyber 3/31/2026

Purple Teaming integrates offensive and defensive cyber operations to close gaps created by siloed teams. By using real adversary tactics and shared frameworks, ...

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Defending the Homeland Against AI-Driven Information Warfare 8/31/2025

This paper examines the escalating threat of malign influence operations empowered by recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The author argues that...

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