Breaking Defense is reporting that the Navy is seeking more offensive and "expeditionary" cyber capabilities. It said the service's principal cyber advisor told industry that those interested in discussing expeditionary cyber, cyber at the tactical edge, and particularly offensive capabilities or those that support offense should come talk to the Navy.

Breaking Defense also is reporting that the Navy has selected Capt. Tamara Lawrence as its new chief of information. It said Lawrence, the current acting chief of information, will take over the post traditionally held by a rear admiral.

Separately, Breaking Defense said remote mine hunting combines autonomy, artificial intelligence and advanced sonar to clear waterways faster with less danger, in a sponsored item on closing the Navy's find, fix and finish kill chain.