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PHOTOS: The sights of World Defense Show Day 1

New ‘America First Arms Transfer Strategy’ to create a list of priority weapons to sell

“It will strengthen the United States defense industrial base to ensure it has the capacity to support our military and our allies and partners, especially as we increase burden-sharing," Trump wrote in the new executive order.

By Ashley Roque

Naval Warfare

‘Preparing for war:’ At French naval conference, a grim realism

France and its allies need to consider the reality that high-intensity conflict is likely in the near future, top officials said this week.

By Christina Mackenzie

Networks & Digital Warfare

Army and Marine Corps successfully shared fire mission data at recent exercise

As part of the Army's Next Generation C2 capability, the services demonstrated how joint interoperability can work, in line with the Pentagon's JADC2 vision.

By Mark Pomerleau

Latest News

Land Warfare

Eyeing more special forces business, GDIT acquires AI, tech firm Iron EagleX

“The combination of Iron EagleX and GDIT represents a new chapter in our company’s stated goal of having a ‘generational impact on national security,’” said Michael Grochol, Iron EagleX’s CEO.

By Carley Welch

Space

Jam-resistant GPS elusive as M-code delays pile up: GAO

To make matters worse, the Defense Department is now facing down a possible shortage of microchips and processor cards to allow ground vehicles, ships and aircraft to access GPS at all, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office.

By Theresa Hitchens

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Air Warfare

Dissecting China’s purported carrier strategy against Taiwan

Ben Ho in this op-ed maintains that should China deploy flattops in an anti-access Taiwan strategy, it would likely be as "fleets-in-being."

By Ben Ho Wan Beng

Land Warfare

Army eyeing new ground logistic robot dubbed MMET

“It's a very draft requirement [with] a lot of work to do on how to refine it, but we have PLS systems – the larger tactical resupply [tucks] – and you have the S-MET and there's really a gap between the two,” said Kevin Mills.

By Ashley Roque

Networks & Digital Warfare

US, allies warn of Russian cyber sabotage aimed at disrupting aid to Ukraine

“It is important for organizations to use this information and take immediate action to secure data and mitigate any harm caused by these malicious cyber actors,” NSA Cybersecurity Director Dave Luber said in a press release.

By Carley Welch

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Take our 10-minute survey and help inform the future of the Defense Industrial Base.

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Air Warfare

CCA: Everything you need to know about the US military’s drone wingman effort [VIDEO #1]

In a new video series, the Breaking Defense staff fill you in on the basics you need to know about the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

By Aaron Mehta

Land Warfare

After industry pushback, Army pledges to revise software acquisition – up to a point

"If some companies don't want to bid on a contract, it's a free country. Don't bid. Others will," Doug Bush said. "My goal is simply to get the capability for the Army, not to make everybody happy."

By Carley Welch

Air Warfare

F-35s, frigates and FRA woes: Here are the issues facing Congress in upcoming FY25 budget process

Feeling lost on defense budget matters after the August legislative recess? Breaking Defense has a primer for you.

By Valerie Insinna

All Domain

Army reveals goals for new, large, long-range drone as it weighs industry offerings

“In our mind, the corps level needs extended sensing and should probably have an extended range UAS. At the division level, they probably need to jump a lot,” said Col. Joshua Ruisanchez.

By Ashley Roque

All Domain

Army updating Unified Network Plan after it has ‘far exceeded’ current goals: Service network chief

Currently, the Army has nine various organizational networks and is on its way to creating one cohesive network.

By Carley Welch

Air Warfare

Preliminary discussions lead Boeing to offer CH-47F Chinook to Poland

It remains to be seen how many aircraft Warsaw will commit to, should it go ahead with an order of the US Army aircraft or if a wider industry competition is to begin near term.

By Tim Martin

Global

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean dismisses size criticisms over Polish Orka submarine offer

If selected, Hanwha could construct and deliver a first SKK-III to Poland in six years from contract award.

By Tim Martin

Space

Ensured SATCOM, GPS alternatives tops among Space Force budget wishes

"Every dollar invested brings asymmetric returns, while every cut risks asymmetric losses, given the continued advancements of the competitors, the Space Force budget needs more, not fewer, resources to do our job," said Gen. Michael Guetlein, Space Force vice chief.

By Theresa Hitchens

Air Warfare

Egypt getting first 2 Super Hercules cargo aircraft, Lockheed Martin says

The new tankers are expected to replace the older fleet of 24 C-130H aircraft that Cairo currently operates.

By Agnes Helou

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PHOTOS: The sights of World Defense Show Day 1

New ‘America First Arms Transfer Strategy’ to create a list of priority weapons to sell

‘Preparing for war:’ At French naval conference, a grim realism

Army and Marine Corps successfully shared fire mission data at recent exercise

Latest News

Eyeing more special forces business, GDIT acquires AI, tech firm Iron EagleX

Jam-resistant GPS elusive as M-code delays pile up: GAO

Dissecting China’s purported carrier strategy against Taiwan

Army eyeing new ground logistic robot dubbed MMET

US, allies warn of Russian cyber sabotage aimed at disrupting aid to Ukraine

Artificial Intelligence & Autonomy: A New Era in Defense

To overcome Golden Dome ‘affordability’ hurdle, DoD needs acquisition reform, AI: Official

Pentagon picks 25 vendors to show off one-way attack drones in the Gauntlet competition

Picogrid wins $9M Air Force contract for counter-drone software written by AI

Pentagon CTO picks six defense tech vets to lead Critical Technology Areas

Navy’s new hedge strategy calls for ‘tailored’ unmanned forces to augment carriers

Brits shortlist seven firms in search for helicopter drone ‘wingmen’ for Apaches

In first, Army tests Lockheed’s NGC2 data layer prototype

Pentagon CTO offers industry free use of 400 patents from gov’t labs — for a start

5 countries, 10 companies, €15M: PRECISE AI project aims to protect European infrastructure

DIU offers $100M in prizes for voice-controlled AI-enabled drone swarm ‘orchestrator’

Military & government leaders: Share your perspective

CCA: Everything you need to know about the US military’s drone wingman effort [VIDEO #1]

After industry pushback, Army pledges to revise software acquisition – up to a point

F-35s, frigates and FRA woes: Here are the issues facing Congress in upcoming FY25 budget process

Army reveals goals for new, large, long-range drone as it weighs industry offerings

Army updating Unified Network Plan after it has ‘far exceeded’ current goals: Service network chief

Golden Dome: The Path Forward

Inside Honeywell’s business strategy for Golden Dome

Golden Dome faces challenges of size, scope and scale from every angle

Can space-based interceptors really work? What to know about Trump’s plan [VIDEO]

China and Russia won’t like Golden Dome. Here’s how they might respond. [VIDEO]

Golden Dome: Tackling the myths and rumors around America’s new missile shield [VIDEO]

Preliminary discussions lead Boeing to offer CH-47F Chinook to Poland

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean dismisses size criticisms over Polish Orka submarine offer

Ensured SATCOM, GPS alternatives tops among Space Force budget wishes

Egypt getting first 2 Super Hercules cargo aircraft, Lockheed Martin says