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EXCLUSIVE: SNC pulls out of Navy’s trainer jet competition, leaving Textron likely winner

Thales subsidiary lands US Navy contract for remote mine hunting modules

The contract, awarded to Advanced Acoustic Concepts, is worth $53.9 million and also covers engineering support for the modules.

By Diana Stancy

Air Warfare

Air Force divests its few A-29s, explores ‘future options’

A set of three A-29 Super Tucanos are destined for storage after officials at the Air Force Test Pilot School opted against using the turboprops, a spokesperson for Edwards Air Force Base told Breaking Defense.

By Michael Marrow

Naval Warfare

France investing in naval power as military ambition is ‘to be feared’: Armed forces minister

Macron has previously used similar words during his nuclear strategy address in March, when he announced in Brittany an increase in the country’s nuclear warhead stockpile.

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

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AUSA 2026: The ground truth on the Army’s next chapter

From autonomous warfare and drone innovation to acquisition reform and defense industrial base challenges, Breaking Defense examines the key developments and strategic priorities shaping the US Army’s future at AUSA 2026.

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SOCOM taps Aeon for limited run of shoulder-fired Zeus with $13.8M deal

“Rather than wait for requirements, we went directly to warfighters and built around what they told us they needed most: precision, less weight, modularity, and availability,” Aeon CEO Naweed Tahmas told Breaking Defense.

By Ashley Roque

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A closer look at the Hollywood star who became an Air Force general

Air Warfare

Wingman out, Ravenstorm in: Airbus changes tact to meet Germany’s accelerated operations timeline

In place of the defunct aircraft, Airbus is prioritizing development of the U760 Ravenstorm that features a subsonic cruise speed and an internal weapons payload of 500kg.

By Tim Martin

Naval Warfare

BAE Systems launches new Sea Tridon naval gun series

These variants are designed to adapt to newer, unmanned threats, and also feature some new technology upgrades.

By Diana Stancy

Global

Syria weighs joining the Mecca Pact, foreign minister says

“Discussions are currently under way to evaluate Syria’s entry into the Mecca alliance,” Syria’s foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani said.

By Agnes Helou

Pentagon

From directed energy to AI and hardening, JIATF-401 is widening counter-UAS options

There is no single answer to the drone threat, pushing the Pentagon toward a broader mix of defenses.

By Barry Rosenberg and Casey Laughman

Air Warfare

The defense show circuit keeps rolling, plus Jimmy Stewart goes to war

The Breakout previews a busy week overseas and takes a closer look at the Hollywood star who became an Air Force general.

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Land Warfare

Former Army secretary Dan Driscoll heads to OpenAI

“I’m joining OpenAI to help the United States and our allies put this technology to work responsibly, for the people who keep us safe," Dan Driscoll said in OpenAI's announcement.

By Carley Welch

Opinion

The Congressional ‘right to repair’ solution needs some repairs itself

Better licensing and data management would do more for the Pentagon’s maintainers than sweeping new government rights to defense intellectual property, argues Elaine McCusker of AEI.

By Elaine McCusker

Air Warfare

Sweden’s Saab launches family of AI agents for future aircraft projects

Key to the autonomous project is Saab’s AI Fighter Jet Pilot Academy, designed to develop the agents and establish infrastructure necessary to “create, train and evaluate” them, says the firm.

By Tim Martin

Land Warfare

Industry needs more consistent demand signal to scale UGV production: Autonomy consortium exec

“I think [industry has] the challenge of understanding what the demand signal is, and then again where to put their dollars," Warren Sponsler, the COO of NAMC, said in an interview.

By Carley Welch

Global, Pentagon

The fiscal risks of bringing US troops out of Europe

Reducing America’s military footprint in Europe may seem fiscally prudent, but relocating troops and giving up overseas bases could leave US taxpayers with a much bigger bill.

By John R. Deni

Naval Warfare

Saab unveils new speed assault boat for Swedish Navy

"The CB90CX is designed for uncrewed operations from the outset," Anders Hellman, head of Saab’s business unit in Docksta, told Breaking Defense.

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Air Warfare

Greece inks deal for KC-390 fleet

The purchase, arranged via a government-to-government agreement between Greece and Portugal, covers three KC-390 aircraft with options for up to six manufactured by Brazilian planemaker Embraer.

By Michael Marrow

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