New cyber force would cost up to $11 billion to start, commission says

A bipartisan commission of policy experts and former military leaders recommends establishing a standalone U.S. Cyber Force (or a Department-aligned service) of roughly 30,000 personnel, including National Guard and civilian components, at an estimated startup cost up to $11 billion and a 12–18 month build timeline; the report aims to guide Congressional debate and follows related studies by the National Academies and existing defense budget allocations.