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Hegseth delivers remarks in Senate Armed Services hearing
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Pete Hegseth speaks at Senate Armed Services hearing

Microsoft has reportedly halted the use of China-based engineers for technical support on Pentagon cloud systems due to national security concerns. The decision followed a ProPublica report exposing Chinese engineers’ involvement in sensitive projects, prompting scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth emphasized the need for better safeguards for Department of Defense (DOD) systems.

Hegseth testifies at House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing

Hegseth ordered a review to ensure foreign engineers are not involved in other cloud service contracts within the DOD. He stated that foreign staff from "any country … should NEVER be allowed to maintain or access DOD systems.'”

Hegseth speaks at 82nd Airborne Division review

Hegseth said, “I’m announcing that China will no longer have any involvement whatsoever in our cloud services, effective immediately.”

National Security Advisor Michael Waltz speaks at hearing

Microsoft spokesperson Frank Shaw said the company is committed to security and has adjusted its services for U.S. government clients. China-based engineering teams have been excluded from sensitive projects.

Hegseth addresses crowd at Fort Bragg

Shaw stated, “In response to concerns raised earlier this week about U.S.-supervised foreign engineers, Microsoft has made changes to our support for U.S. government customers to assure that no China-based engineering teams are providing technical assistance for DOD government cloud and related services.”

Hegseth delivers remarks in Senate Armed Services hearing

ProPublica's report claims that the "digital escort" program relies on personnel who at times lack sufficient technical expertise. Employees have reportedly raised concerns regarding inadequate oversight.

Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats

Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) wrote, “The US government recognizes that China’s cyber capabilities pose one of the most aggressive and dangerous threats to the United States, as evidenced by infiltration of our critical infrastructure, telecommunications networks, and supply chains.”