Air Warfare

New Conventional Arms Transfer focuses on human rights over economics

New Conventional Arms Transfer focuses on human rights over economics
New Conventional Arms Transfer focuses on human rights over economics

The policy contains “explicit presumptions” that US national security is enhanced when human rights are better respected overseas.

Dozens of Israeli defense firms eye ‘really eager’ Gulf customers at IDEX 2023

Dozens of Israeli defense firms eye ‘really eager’ Gulf customers at IDEX 2023
Dozens of Israeli defense firms eye ‘really eager’ Gulf customers at IDEX 2023

“There is a very big difference between a mistress and a real wife,” quipped retired Brig. Gen. Ariel Karo, Rafael’s executive vice president for marketing and business development, during an interview with Breaking Defense, referring to the relationship with Gulf customers since the signing of the Abraham Accords.

Where west and east (sensors) meet: Egyptian firm debuts mixed C5ISR system

Where west and east (sensors) meet: Egyptian firm debuts mixed C5ISR system
Where west and east (sensors) meet: Egyptian firm debuts mixed C5ISR system

Egypt uses systems made in the US, China, Russia and others, and at IDEX 2023, a company says it’s figured out how to make them talk to each other.

Navy information warfare boss eyeing increased presence in MQ-4C Triton ops

Navy information warfare boss eyeing increased presence in MQ-4C Triton ops
Navy information warfare boss eyeing increased presence in MQ-4C Triton ops

Vice Adm. Kelly Aeschbach said pilots to add IW billets on Amphibious Readiness Groups and submarines was successful this past year.

A year into Ukraine, looking back at 5 prewar predictions

A year into Ukraine, looking back at 5 prewar predictions
A year into Ukraine, looking back at 5 prewar predictions

A year ago, Mark Cancian of CSIS laid out five things to watch for in a war between Ukraine and Russia. Now he assess where things ended up.

Israel reconsidering whether to send weapons to Ukraine: Sources

Israel reconsidering whether to send weapons to Ukraine: Sources
Israel reconsidering whether to send weapons to Ukraine: Sources

A review of the Israeli policy is being led by the national security unit in the prime minister’s office, in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mossad, per sources.

The sights of IDEX 2023 Day 3 [PHOTOS]

The sights of IDEX 2023 Day 3 [PHOTOS]
The sights of IDEX 2023 Day 3 [PHOTOS]

A selection of photos from the third day of the international defense expo in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

As US worries over Beijing’s influence in Middle East, Chinese defense firms flock to IDEX 2023

As US worries over Beijing’s influence in Middle East, Chinese defense firms flock to IDEX 2023
As US worries over Beijing’s influence in Middle East, Chinese defense firms flock to IDEX 2023

From supersonic cruise missiles to armed drones, the Asian power used the show in Abu Dhabi to tout its growing weapon arsenal.

HEL in Abu Dhabi: US defense giants Lockheed, Raytheon push laser tech at Middle East arms show

HEL in Abu Dhabi: US defense giants Lockheed, Raytheon push laser tech at Middle East arms show
HEL in Abu Dhabi: US defense giants Lockheed, Raytheon push laser tech at Middle East arms show

Both firms are exhibiting high-energy lasers (HEL) systems at their stations at IDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi.

Potential F-35, Reaper deal with UAE not completely dead, senior US official says

Potential F-35, Reaper deal with UAE not completely dead, senior US official says
Potential F-35, Reaper deal with UAE not completely dead, senior US official says

“We have a continuing and robust dialogue with the [United Arab Emirates] on these sales,” senior State Department official Stanley Brown told Breaking Defense. “We remain committed to them, even as we continue consultations to ensure that we have a clear, mutual understanding with respect to Emirati obligations.”

The key news from IDEX day two [VIDEO]

The key news from IDEX day two [VIDEO]
The key news from IDEX day two [VIDEO]

Breaking Defense’s Lee Ferran and Agnes Helou discuss the major news from the second day of the International Defense Exhibition in Abu Dhabi.

UK denies Challenger 2 gift to Ukraine reduces operational capabilities by nearly a third

UK denies Challenger 2 gift to Ukraine reduces operational capabilities by nearly a third
UK denies Challenger 2 gift to Ukraine reduces operational capabilities by nearly a third

The increased threat posed to European security by Russia has led to UK lawmakers intensifying scrutiny around British Army capabilities, which have been long been in the spotlight because of cancelled acquisitions, technical difficulties, contractor disputes, gross overspending and operational readiness issues.

Collins Aerospace joins forces with Saudi firm to make combat drones

Collins Aerospace joins forces with Saudi firm to make combat drones
Collins Aerospace joins forces with Saudi firm to make combat drones

Companies aim for 2024 for final system production, SRB Aerial System’s CEO told Breaking Defense.

At Munich Conference, Ukraine drives an unusual focus on acquisition over policy

At Munich Conference, Ukraine drives an unusual focus on acquisition over policy
At Munich Conference, Ukraine drives an unusual focus on acquisition over policy

Last week’s Munich Security Conference included call-outs on specific weapon systems, an unusual occurrence at the normally high-minded dialogue.