New NSA director pushes for more intel-sharing with allies in internal meeting

"Gen. Josh Rudd told members of the signals intelligence titan and combatant command to partner with other allied countries 'until it hurts,' emphasizing the importance of collaboration."

"Rudd explicitly used the term 'YESFORN' to highlight the goal of expanded intelligence sharing with allies, contrasting with the restrictive 'NOFORN' classification."

"Rudd wants to emphasize a culture of speed, integration, and innovation, signaling a push for near real-time signal collection and analysis."

Gen. Josh Rudd, the new director of Cyber Command and NSA, aims to strengthen intelligence-sharing with U.S. allies. He encourages collaboration until it becomes challenging. Despite the current administration's focus on border security, Rudd stresses the importance of monitoring foreign adversaries such as Russia and China. He promotes a culture of speed, integration, and innovation, advocating for real-time signal collection and faster technology adoption to address threats. Rudd's approach reassures allies concerned about recent U.S. policies affecting intelligence-sharing.

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