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May 21, 2022
AFSOC incorporates weapon systems cyber defense in Emerald Warrior 22.1

The exercise fused cyber effects into aircraft operations and employed two mission defense teams, with the cyber defense correlation cell and demonstrated how AFSOC will deploy MDTs to defend weapon systems from cyber-attacks.
Nov. 16, 2021
Connecting Cyberspace and Airspace

The Mission Defense Team is made up of a team of cyber and communication professionals designated to defend a specific aircraft, preventing adversaries from invading the airspace and manipulating aircraft data.
Sept. 12, 2021
55th Communications Squadron redesignated as cyber squadron

The redesignation indicates the squadron will add a new Mission Defense Team to its overall capabilities while continuing to maintain their legacy mission.
June 27, 2018
ACC emphasizes shift in focus to cyber vigilance

Air Combat Command participated in an Air Force first by testing the reporting capabilities of a mission defense team during a base-wide exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 11-15, 2018. The 325th Communications Squadron’s MDT is the first operational unit of its kind in Air Combat

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