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Nov 18, 2025 Kevin Kennedy, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant general and current VP at ManTech, explores the evolving landscape of future warfare. He emphasizes the significance of integrating non-kinetic effects in military operations and discusses the democratization of the cyber battleground, where state and non-state actors increasingly leverage cyber tools. Kennedy also highlights the need for public-private coordination to safeguard critical infrastructure and outlines his vision for developing a robust future cyber force.
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Career Path From Bomber Pilot To Cyber Leader
- Kevin Kennedy described a 34-year Air Force career spanning bomber operations, strategy, and cyber command leadership.
- He finished as 16th Air Force commander, responsible for information warfare and component duties to NSA and US Cyber Command.
Information And Spectrum Are Central
- Future warfare requires cross-domain integration across air, land, sea, space, and the contested cyberspace and spectrum.
- Kennedy emphasized information flow and the electromagnetic spectrum as critical connective elements to shape advantage.
Cyber Lowers The Cost Of Entry
- The cyber domain has lowered the cost of entry, democratizing capabilities so non-state actors can field significant effects quickly.
- States likewise can rapidly stand up infrastructure to preposition effects and then move on after operations.