Defense Information Superhighway

The Defense Information Superhighway was a U.S. government project launched in the 1990s to develop a nationwide digital communications network. Its goal was to improve military communication, data sharing, and cybersecurity by integrating various information systems across agencies, similar to a high-speed road network for information. This initiative laid the groundwork for modern internet infrastructure within defense and government sectors, enhancing operational efficiency and secure information exchange. It was a forward-looking effort to ensure the U.S. military and government could quickly and reliably communicate in an increasingly digital world.