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Air Force One ‘maxxing,’ CCAs everywhere and GCAP’s future

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Air Warfare

Lockheed rolls out cheaper Patriot, MBDA showcases low-cost interceptor

Displayed in a truck mounted configuration at the show, the new MBDA weapon is an upgrade to the company's ground-launched, Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) and can also be integrated on unmanned ground vehicles or unmanned surface vessels.

By Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Air Warfare

The sights of the Farnborough Airshow Day 1

A selection of photos from the first day of the Farnborough International Airshow.

By Breaking Defense Staff

Air Warfare

USAF Chief Wilsbach on hardened shelters, T-7 flight and F-35 delays

In a one-on-one with Breaking Defense, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach laid out his big concerns for the service.

By Michael Marrow

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ASELSAN showcases integrated UAV payload ecosystem at Farnborough

From advanced electro-optics and AESA radars to electronic warfare payloads and precision-guided munitions, ASELSAN is presenting a comprehensive portfolio designed to enhance the effectiveness of next-generation uncrewed platforms.

By ASELSAN

Naval Warfare

Portugal to purchase three frigates from Italy’s Fincantieri: Meloni

The Italian prime minister said the deal is a "recognition of Italian defense industry but also of how Europe can reinforce its autonomy by investing in its own technological capacity and companies."

By Diana Stancy

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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

Land Warfare

Marine Corps selects new robotic weapon system for L-MADIS integration

The AI-powered robotic weapon, which weighs roughly 300 pounds and is capable of firing 850 rounds-a-minute, can detect and neutralize small unmanned aerial systems, Allen Control Systems said. 

By Diana Stancy

Air Warfare

Joining GCAP would not impact current-gen fighter decision: Canadian defense minister

David McGuinty said Canada's planned F-35 purchase is still under review and will remain so “until we take the time to get it right for Canadians.”

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Congress

Senators cast doubt on success of new reconciliation bill

“There isn’t going to be a third reconciliation package. So anything that's in there is not going anywhere,” said Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.

By Valerie Insinna

Artificial Intelligence & Autonomy: A New Era in Defense

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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

Land Warfare

Overland AI nets Marine Corps autonomous ground vehicle contract

Networks & Digital Warfare

Pentagon seeks to hire ‘hundreds’ of software engineers for 2-year tours

Naval Warfare

Navy sees scores of applications for tech-focused Reserve unit, mirroring Army push

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Right sized for the fight, smaller Group 2 drones are solving for the limitations of larger UAS

It’s fuel cells, not batteries, that let Group 2 unmanned VTOLS fulfill many missions of larger Group 3s.

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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.

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Anduril reveals Thunder, a ‘loyal wingman’ drone for helicopters

The company describes Thunder as a fully autonomous armed reconnaissance tiltrotor aircraft developed from lessons learned from the company’s Fury aircraft.

By Carley Welch

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America needs next-gen solutions to counter modern air and missile threats

Defending a country the size of the US from threats requires advanced sensing, communications and interception capabilities.

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Air Warfare

Newly independent Honeywell Aerospace seeks organic growth, but won’t rule out M&A

The firm's CEO said he views capital allocation in four tiers of descending priority: organic growth, inorganic growth, dividends and stock buybacks.

By Aaron Mehta

Air Warfare

Sweden eyes additional batch of Gripen E jets to replace Ukraine-bound aircraft

The Nordic nation's future order will take its fleet of the multirole aircraft to 72 units.

By Tim Martin

Air Warfare

Qatari Air Force One will be taken offline for ‘maxed out’ upgrades: Trump

The forthcoming modifications follow concerns that the 747 jumbo jet rapidly modified by defense contractor L3Harris lacked security measures typical for transporting the US president.

By Michael Marrow and Valerie Insinna

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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?

Pentagon

Pentagon comptroller says a ‘generational investment’ is coming, but when?

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Global, Middle East

Egypt’s Octagon, NATO and how Mideast nations are adapting to the Iran conflict

Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou recaps top news from the region before discussing ongoing impacts of the Iran war with researcher Bilal Saab.

By Breaking Defense Video

Air Warfare

Boeing expects additional cost hit on Air Force One to make 2028 delivery: Defense CEO

“I do expect to see some cost growth there as we come through [final assembly] and we finish off the wiring and the structures, as well as finishing off with certification,” Steve Parker told reporters ahead of Farnborough Airshow this week.

By Valerie Insinna

Naval Warfare

Navy, Army risk wasting money, time without unified hypersonic missile strategy: GAO

The GAO determined that the Navy is already roughly two years behind schedule on modernizing the Zumwalt-class destroyers as part of the more than $50 billion hypersonic effort.

By Diana Stancy

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How to protect dozens of connected networks that are at risk and targeted by AI

Artificial intelligence accelerates the speed, scale, and variety of cyber threats – especially at the seams.

By Breaking Defense