# Senate defense bill would authorize contractors for military hacking

_Published Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 5:07 PM EDT · Policy, Security · Latest · Tier 1 — Major_

A Senate defense bill would allow contractors to conduct military hacking operations with US government approval, Bloomberg reported. The measure would mark the first time Congress has explicitly authorized the private sector to carry out offensive cyber missions. The source describes a proposal in a Senate bill, rather than an enacted authorization or an operational change. Its effect would depend on the bill's passage and the government-approval process it establishes.

## Sources

- [Bloomberg Technology](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-03/senate-considers-allowing-contractors-to-conduct-military-hacks)

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Published: 2026-09-03T21:07:12.715Z
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