Pentagon picks Lockheed, nLIGHT for laser defense project
Separately, MBDA and Rheinmetall were selected to develop a laser weapon system for the German Navy.
Pentagon seeks to shift $4.3B to pay for increasing operation and personnel costs
In a 47-page omnibus reprogramming notification, the Pentagon outlines an array of weapon and tech programs it wants to strip dollars from to pay for “unforeseen military requirements" which are "determined to be necessary in the national interests."
On-demand webinar: Research security in an era of global competition
Watch experts discuss foreign influence risks, evolving DoD policy, and strategies for balancing security with scientific collaboration.
Army selects four companies for new autonomous breaching program
The program aims to minimize troops' exposure to danger and ensure safe passage of follow-on forces, according to the Army.
There’s promise — and peril — in the Army’s low-cost interceptor plan, experts say
Two analysts and a former defense official praised the Army's new LCI program, while also pointing to concerns over production bottlenecks, budget constraints and testing procedures.
Trump leaves summit praising NATO ‘unification,’ floats Ukraine-made Patriots
Kyiv has sought more Patriot interceptors to aid in its defense against Russian missiles and drones.
Belgium splashes $3.5 billion to build shared air defense arsenal with the Netherlands
"After twenty years without one, Belgium will build again its own powerful air defence capability through this joint procurement,” said Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken.
presented by
Automation vs autonomy: What will shape the future of battlefield drones?
While humans must stay in the loop for kinetic decisions, empowering drones to operate autonomously is a force multiplier.
UK to join US Army’s PrSM program, buy $254M in long-range missiles
The planned buy is not designed to supplant work with Germany on a Deep Precision Strike weapon, the UK said.
Why the Pentagon wants a new drone chief, plus GCAP moves ahead
This week on The Break Out, the US military added a new drone chief while the UK, Italy and Japan advance plans for a new fighter jet.
Marine Corps drafting new strategic vision for its information warfare arm
The forthcoming plan, described in broad strokes to Breaking Defense, is the first of its kind and is akin to the annual Marine Corps Aviation Plan.
Egypt inaugurates sprawling ‘Octagon’ military headquarters complex
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said the strategic command represented a “significant leap” in Egypt’s command and control and operations management systems.
presented by
Europe rearms: Battle management, counter-UAS, and real AI at the edge
Mapping Europe’s modernization from the Eastern drone wall to actual artificial intelligence resident in tanks.
Army makes new tweaks to acquisition portfolios, realigns autonomy office
The Army’s approach to acquisition portfolios, which is in flux after an overhaul in the fall, is to “keep what is working and change what is not,” a service spokesperson told Breaking Defense.
Turkey and European NATO allies draw closer, but tensions remain: Experts
Turkey is "well-positioned to contribute" to NATO on several fronts, one analyst told Breaking Defense, but others noted distinct geopolitical sticking points.
Pentagon continues to ‘struggle’ with key weapons development timelines: GAO
The watchdog's annual weapons systems assessment revealed new details about high-profile programs, from Air Force One to Army missiles.
European tank-maker KNDS postpones IPO due to ‘market volatility’
“KNDS and its shareholders will continue to monitor the capital markets conditions closely and stand ready to resume the IPO process as soon as market conditions allow,” said the European firm.