Turkey’s Aselsan expands to Latin America, inaugurates an office in Chile

Turkey’s Aselsan expands to Latin America, inaugurates an office in Chile
Turkey’s Aselsan expands to Latin America, inaugurates an office in Chile

“We are confident that this strategic expansion will bolster our operations and contribute to our sustained growth and success in Latin America,” Aselsan’s general manager, Ahmet Akyol, said in a statement.

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What’s new in naval radars and missiles: Defending the Pacific

What’s new in naval radars and missiles: Defending the Pacific
What’s new in naval radars and missiles: Defending the Pacific

Defending U.S. naval forces in the Pacific, Red Sea, and elsewhere require a range of systems from close-in weapons to anti-ballistic missiles.

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US and allies put ‘perishable’ amphibious skills to the test in Asia’s biggest military exercise

US and allies put ‘perishable’ amphibious skills to the test in Asia’s biggest military exercise
US and allies put ‘perishable’ amphibious skills to the test in Asia’s biggest military exercise

Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd year, included 30 countries, seven of them full participants, and more than 9,000 personnel, making it the largest defense exercise in Asia and the longest-running in the world, said Rear Adm. Christopher Stone, commander of the US Navy’s Task Force 76/3.

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SecNav’s comments lead Sea Air Space Day 2 news [VIDEO]

SecNav’s comments lead Sea Air Space Day 2 news [VIDEO]
SecNav’s comments lead Sea Air Space Day 2 news [VIDEO]

Breaking Defense’s Aaron Mehta and Valerie Insinna break down the news from day two and preview day three of Sea Air Space.

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The sights from day 2 of Sea Air Space 2024 [PHOTOS]

The sights from day 2 of Sea Air Space 2024 [PHOTOS]
The sights from day 2 of Sea Air Space 2024 [PHOTOS]

A collection of what you can see on the show floor and meeting halls of the Sea Air Space conference.

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SECNAV says 45-day shipbuilding review will be followed by another review

SECNAV says 45-day shipbuilding review will be followed by another review
SECNAV says 45-day shipbuilding review will be followed by another review

The added layer of bureaucracy comes as Navy brass prepares to testify in front of lawmakers.

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Israel’s maritime C-Dome downs drone in first operational combat interception

Israel’s maritime C-Dome downs drone in first operational combat interception
Israel’s maritime C-Dome downs drone in first operational combat interception

Israel’s Sa’ar 6s have seen extensive operations during the war in Gaza in the wake of the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

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Navy’s Project Overmatch eager for new software, ahead of schedule, admiral says

Navy’s Project Overmatch eager for new software, ahead of schedule, admiral says
Navy’s Project Overmatch eager for new software, ahead of schedule, admiral says

“What we need is the applications — not new computers, that takes longer to install on ships,” said Rear Adm. Doug Small, commander of NAVWAR.

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From the Red Sea to AUKUS, a look at Sea Air Space day 1 and a preview of Day 2 [VIDEO]

From the Red Sea to AUKUS, a look at Sea Air Space day 1 and a preview of Day 2 [VIDEO]
From the Red Sea to AUKUS, a look at Sea Air Space day 1 and a preview of Day 2 [VIDEO]

Breaking Defense’s Aaron Mehta and Justin Katz cover the major news from the first day of Sea Air Space 2024 and look to day two.

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The sights of Sea Air Space 2024 day 1 [PHOTOS]

The sights of Sea Air Space 2024 day 1 [PHOTOS]
The sights of Sea Air Space 2024 day 1 [PHOTOS]

A selection of photos from Breaking Defense, on the ground at Sea Air Space 2024.

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Aussie PM says no Japan as AUKUS member, but Pillar II on table

Aussie PM says no Japan as AUKUS member, but Pillar II on table
Aussie PM says no Japan as AUKUS member, but Pillar II on table

AUKUS defense leaders today said they will talk with Japan about joining the military agreement as a Pillar II tech partner.

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Navy says future drone wingmen need to come in under $15 million price point

Navy says future drone wingmen need to come in under $15 million price point
Navy says future drone wingmen need to come in under $15 million price point

“I want something that’s going to fly for a couple hundred hours. The last hour it’s either a target or a weapon. … But I’m not going to sustain them for 30 years,” said Rear Adm. Stephen Tedford, the Navy’s program executive for unmanned systems and weapons.

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‘Here and now’: CNO Franchetti on the looming munitions issue for ships in Middle East

‘Here and now’: CNO Franchetti on the looming munitions issue for ships in Middle East
‘Here and now’: CNO Franchetti on the looming munitions issue for ships in Middle East

Adm. Lisa Franchetti acknowledged the Navy hasn’t invested in munitions sufficiently in previous years, but is sending a demand signal to industry.

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Canada to boost military spending by nearly $6 billion but falls short on NATO goal

Canada to boost military spending by nearly $6 billion but falls short on NATO goal
Canada to boost military spending by nearly $6 billion but falls short on NATO goal

The new defence policy paper does not offer a timeline for the country to meet the 2 percent GDP target but it argues a move to double military spending between 2016-2017 to 2026-2027 is “on track.”

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