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Land Warfare

Army awards contracts to four companies to boost Hydra-70 rocket production

By Carley Welch

Pentagon, Opinion

Top cover and clear metrics: How to make the new PAE structure work

Two moves, made in the right order, will break portfolios — and eventually the acquisition system as a whole — out of the compliance trap, writes Timothy Cooke in this op-ed.

By Tim W. Cooke

Air Warfare

Australia commits to buying secretive AIM-260 JATM missiles, first non-US user

Canberra separately announced the successfully test of an indigenous solid fuel rocket motor for guided munitions.

By Mike Yeo

Air Warfare

Air Force signs off on production of long-range JDAM

The first kits of the JDAM LR will go to the US Navy, according to manufacturer Boeing.

By Michael Marrow

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Acquisition reform at the speed of war

As part of the DoW’s acquisition transformation, streamlined processes must be extended to all companies in the defense industrial base.

By Breaking Defense

Naval Warfare

Navy creates new robotic and autonomous systems DRPM

Chris Miller will serve as acting DRPM RAS and PAE RAS, the service announced.

By Diana Stancy

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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.

Global

Rheinmetall projects $346 million naval loss after F126 frigate cancellation 

The loss was a blow to Rheinmetall's new naval ambitions, but the rest of the European giant saw a large rise in revenue.

By Tim Martin

Air Warfare

How Ukraine tries to intercept Russian drones more effectively — and affordably

Since last year, Kyiv has turned to Western fighter jets to shoot down aerial threats, but also rely on dispersed air defense teams and other modified aircraft.

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Global

Japanese MoD report highlights push to bolster defense industry

The latest defense white paper, accompanied by an anime-style summary video, also pledges continued industrial cooperation with American firms.

By Mike Yeo

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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Localizing tactical communications for sovereign, NATO-ready C3I

Beyond foreign sales, Rafael’s model enables tech transfer, local engineering, and is a template for NATO partners.

By Breaking Defense

Naval Warfare

First Trump-class battleship could cost more than $23B: CBO

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 15 nuclear-powered battleships would cost $275 billion.

By Diana Stancy

Space

NRO issues 3 SAR satellite data providers ‘rigorous’ new contracts

The new Radar Commercial Augmentation contracts reflect the companies' successful demonstration of their capabilities under previous NRO study contracts, according to the spy satellite agency.

By Theresa Hitchens

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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

Space

Space Force awards 3 firms $615M to track airborne targets

The task orders come under an ID/IQ with an undisclosed value granted to nine firms in April, and follow a first order to SpaceX in May worth $4.6 billion.

By Theresa Hitchens

Air Warfare

Command overseeing Air Force operations in Middle East gets new boss amid Iran war

In what was a scheduled change-of-command, Lt. Gen. Daniel Lasica will now lead US Air Forces Central at a consequential time for American forces in the Middle East.

By Michael Marrow

Land Warfare

Army launches search for counter-drone missile priced under $150K

The interceptor, dubbed the Next Generation C-sUAS Missile, must be compatible with Raytheon's Coyote launcher, per the RFI.

By Carley Welch

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How ITAR concerns are affecting US defense sales abroad

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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

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How the Army is developing its C2 plans

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Opinion

Everyone is learning the wrong lessons from Ukraine’s drone war

Everyone is focused on Ukraine’s drones. They should be focused on Ukraine’s ability to adapt.

By Kathleen J. McInnis

Pentagon

How ITAR concerns are affecting US defense sales abroad

US arms-sale regulations are causing some European firms to reassess their approach toward military modernization.

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The reasons why Group 2 drones are right-sized for the fight

Fuel cell technology lets smaller, more versatile VTOLs handle tasks previously reserved for larger drones.

By Breaking Defense

Pentagon

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

“I know there's lots of discussions on budget amounts and mechanics, but what I can tell you, as we engage with Congress, is there's a bipartisan support for increased munitions," RTX CEO Chris Calio said during a July earnings call.

By Valerie Insinna