Breaking Defense

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

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

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

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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

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

In this episode:

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

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.

By Breaking Defense Video

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

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

Networks & Digital Warfare

Safeguarding federally funded innovation: navigating the new era of research security

On-demand webinar: Research security in an era of global competition

Watch experts discuss foreign influence risks, evolving DoD policy, and strategies for balancing security with scientific collaboration.

By Breaking Defense

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

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

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

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

Breaking Defense

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Artificial Intelligence & Autonomy: A New Era in Defense

Pentagon Buzz News Video