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Space

EU deepens collective space security with mutual defense pact

By Theresa Hitchens

Sponsored Post, Networks & Digital Warfare

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Increased capabilities of low SWaP software-defined radios make them viable options for smaller platforms.

By Breaking Defense

Naval Warfare, Opinion

What it takes to succeed as Secretary of the Navy

The US Navy faces its most challenging period since the end of the Cold War, and it needs someone with the right qualities to steer it back on course, says former SecNav John Lehman and AEI's Anand Toprani.

By John Lehman and Anand Toprani

Global

Australia’s guided weapons and munitions effort makes progress, but risks remain

Experts have called on GWEO efforts to diversify sources and ensure workforce readiness

By Mike Yeo

Latest News

Air Warfare, Naval Warfare

Unpacking Boeing’s F/A-XX win, plus a report from wartime Ukraine

Boeing’s victory caps a significant turnaround for its defense business, while Breaking Defense reports from western Ukraine on technology and life in wartime.

By Breaking Defense Video

Naval Warfare

Anduril launches new shipyard to manufacture components for Virginia-class subs

Anduril's Arsenal-2 is positioned to produce “complex components and large scale assemblies” for the vessels, according to the firm.

By Diana Stancy

In this episode:

Boeing’s victory caps a significant turnaround for its defense business
A report from western Ukraine on technology and life in wartime

Networks & Digital Warfare

Building logistics networks for contested environments

Explore how software, edge AI and resilient connectivity can strengthen military logistics in contested environments. Join Breaking Defense on Oct. 21 and earn 1 CPE credit.

By Breaking Defense

Global

Leonardo DRS announces new UK-based subsidiary

The new subsidiary will help support UK requirements for counter-drone capabilities, air defense and active protection systems, DRS said.

By Valerie Insinna

Pentagon

Pentagon picks 4 vendors for counter-drone directed energy pilot program

AeroVironment, Epirus, Kord and Boeing were selected for JIATF-401's pilot program.

By Carley Welch

Air Warfare

Boeing nabs potential $14.7 billion PAC-3 seeker contract

The award was issued as an undefinitized contract by PAC-3 prime contractor Lockheed Martin.

By Michael Marrow

Land Warfare

The Army’s Digital Transformation

AI is reshaping the Army’s approach to cyber, electronic warfare and command and control. At TechNet Augusta 2026, leaders outlined how they’re turning emerging technology into capabilities for the battlefield.

By Breaking Defense

Land Warfare

US OKs missile guidance kits, Patriot repairs, Javelins for Middle East partners

One proposed deal would allow the United Arab Emirates to purchase $1 billion-worth of Advanced Precision Kill System-II Guidance Sections.

By Lee Ferran

Air Warfare

Northrop logs first flight for self-funded drone wingman

The YFQ-48A performed fully autonomous “taxi, takeoff, in-flight maneuvers and landing” over the Mojave Desert in California, according to Northrop Grumman.

By Michael Marrow

Global

Germany pledges $1.1B military aid package to Ukraine flush with drone interceptors

"Russia must know that we will take steps to defend ourselves against any further escalation," said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

By Tim Martin

Opinion

What are humanoid robots actually for on the battlefield?

Despite their cinematic, sci-fi allure, humanoid robots could potentially address real manpower and survivability problems, a former Turkish general argues.

By Yavuz Turkgenci

Land Warfare

Army to establish new autonomy command, acquisition executive

The service’s new command will be called Army Futures and Autonomous Systems Command, or FASCOM, according to a memo signed by Acting Army Secretary Adam Telle.

By Carley Welch

Networks & Digital Warfare