# Army to Establish Second Expeditionary Cyber Battalion

The U.S. Army plans to begin standing up a second expeditionary cyber battalion in the coming months, modeled on the 11th Cyber Warfare Battalion, with initial operating capability expected within a year. The planned unit points to possible expanded demand for expeditionary cyber and electronic warfare capabilities, radio-frequency-enabled effects, and supporting unmanned technologies. No solicitation, contract value, or procurement schedule has been identified, so this is a capability-development signal rather than a defined near-term bidding opportunity.

- Contractors supporting Army cyber and electronic warfare missions can assess whether their capabilities align with the planned unit’s focus, including radio-frequency effects and unmanned technologies.
- The Army’s plan indicates potential future requirements for equipment, integration, and technical support, but the signal does not specify acquisition scope or funding.
- Procurement teams should distinguish this force-structure announcement from an active solicitation; no bid deadline or procurement schedule is stated.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER)

### Sources
- [US Army to stand up second expeditionary cyber battalion in coming months](https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/10/14/us-army-to-stand-up-second-expeditionary-cyber-battalion-in-coming-months) - Defense News