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Pentagon

Defense execs feel good about Pentagon spending despite uncertainty on FY27 budget

By Valerie Insinna

Space

Telesat wins $1.6B for Canadian Arctic MILSATCOM

The contract is just the first step in a broader MoD plan to develop a secure Arctic communications grid.

By Theresa Hitchens

Air Warfare

Colombia buys 2 KC-390s from Embraer in $336 million deal

The Colombian Aerospace Force said the first aircraft is expected for delivery in 2029, and that a second will follow in 2030.

By Michael Marrow

Air Warfare, Global

Italy’s controversial Gulf military mission enters public spotlight

“This is certainly one of Italy’s most significant deployments to the Gulf in many years — its importance lies not only in the number of personnel, but, above all, in the quality and scarcity of capabilities sent,” one Italian analyst said.

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

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Space, Opinion

The confidence deficit in space

Satellite operators make decisions based on the quality and confidence of orbital data they receive. But new research indicates that such data must be improved in order for space safety and security to be effective, argues Dan Oltrogge.

By Dan Oltrogge

Global, Congress

Farnborough last looks, plus how the Iran war is affecting arms sales

We review a few final insights and observations from this year's Farnborough International Airshow.

By Breaking Defense Video

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• Insights and observations from this year's Farnborough International Airshow.

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MQ-9B and Gambit Series: Advancing European Defense Capabilities

GA-ASI will build Gambit aircraft in Europe, partnered with European-based companies, with airframes available for international procurement starting in 2027.

By General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Pentagon, Global

Europe wants ITAR-free weapons. US firms are trying to adjust.

Skepticism surrounding US-European relations has led to a serious push on the continent to move away from buying weapons that are subject to US arms traffic regulations.

By Ashley Roque and Aaron Mehta

Naval Warfare

Navy renews Saildrone’s counter-drug mission in the Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

The task order extension will keep Voyager USVs operating in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific.

By Diana Stancy

Space

K2 tapped to host Space Force satellite laser links tests

Satellite-to-satellite communications via optical laser-light links is at the heart of the Space Force's future missile warning/ tracking architecture, and in turn the Trump administration's Golden Dome missile defense shield.

By Theresa Hitchens

Artificial Intelligence & Autonomy: A New Era in Defense

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Networks & Digital Warfare

How DARPA plans to get nuclear power in the size of a ‘AA battery’

Middle East

CENTCOM announces US-UAE task force on AI

Global

‘Easier access’: US export change for the UAE to boost Emirati drones, AI tech

Naval Warfare

In first, US uses sea drones in combat in Iran strikes: CENTCOM

Air Warfare

Auterion, Ukrainian drone-maker Skyfall to supply 50,000 FPVs

Networks & Digital Warfare

Air Force pushing contractors to purge Anthropic by Sept. 1: Memo

Pentagon

New drone czar’s success hinges on personalities, Pentagon politics: Experts

Opinion

The AI disinformation gap the Pentagon may be missing

Air Warfare

Ondas makes $876M acquisition of DYZNE, latest in acquisition spree

Pentagon

EXCLUSIVE: Hegseth creates autonomy czar to manage almost all drone efforts

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Speed, AI, and the platform that makes it operational

These are the five root causes that account for most of the delay in cognitive operations staffing.

By Chris Stangle, Peraton

Opinion

With Hormuz in the spotlight, the Navy can do better

CSIS's Mark Cancian responds to a recent op-ed in Breaking Defense about the relative standstill at the strait.

By Mark Cancian

Naval Warfare

Rheinmetall unveils new guided-missile frigate projected for North American tender

The German GMF 140 is envisioned to integrate US-sourced radar options, hypersonic weapons and ballistic missiles, the AEGIS Combat System, and 64 Strike-Length Vertical Launch System cells.

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

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Europe’s military advantage depends on sovereign command of the ground truth

As NATO and European governments accelerate investment in space-based intelligence, decision advantage will depend on how quickly sovereign and commercial capabilities can be fused into a trusted operational picture.

By Vantor

Congress

Senate’s stopgap funding bill rejects special requests for Trump battleship, munitions

If passed by the Senate and House, the continuing resolution would extend federal funding until Dec. 11.

By Valerie Insinna

Pentagon

Northrop gets $3B framework deal to increase motor production for PAC-3, THAAD

The deal will allow Northrop to stand up production as a second supplier of solid rocket motors for the PAC-3 interceptor.

By Valerie Insinna

All Domain

Multinational RIMPAC exercise played ‘primary laboratory’ for cutting edge tech

Experiments involving 3D printing and launching missiles from uncrewed vessels were expected to take place among high-end warfighting training.

By Mike Yeo

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Pentagon

How the Pentagon plans to help mitigate industry concerns over critical mineral EO

Pentagon

What to expect from the US at the 2026 NATO summit

Pentagon

Why the Pentagon is in a hurry to spend $152 billion

Pentagon

Why Trump invoked the Defense Production Act now

Pentagon

3 things to know about delayed US arms sales to allies

Pentagon

Pentagon considers restoring Army aviation cuts

Pentagon

The Pentagon wants 10,000 small cruise missiles. Here’s who is making them.

Pentagon

Key takeaways from Hegseth’s day in front of the House

Pentagon

How the Army is developing its C2 plans

Pentagon

Will the Pentagon have to cut exercises to pay for the Iran war?

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Space

Facing a lack of kit, Space Force creates $981M pool to buy training capabilities

Gen. Greg Gagnon, head of Space Force Combat Forces Command, said a number of key mission areas face a serious lack of simulators needed for training Guardians.

By Theresa Hitchens

Air Warfare

Marine Corps F-35 suffers crash in California

The pilot ejected and is receiving medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the service.

By Diana Stancy

Air Warfare

Key B-52 upgrades face cost, schedule risks: GAO

A new audit from the Government Accountability Office found concerns with the Air Force’s modernization of the B-52 Stratofortress, which is planned to fly through the middle of the century.

By Michael Marrow

Air Warfare

GCAP timeline could shrink ‘by a couple of years,’ Leonardo CEO says

Lorenzo Mariani said the sixth-gen fighter could enter service two years ahead of its 2035 target date, but only if some requirements for the "initial version" were altered.

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo