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General Dynamics taps Primordial to build AI assistant for combat vehicle crews

Like a militarized Alexa, Primordial Labs’ Anura AI is trained to understand soldiers’ voice commands and translate them into specific actions — but not deadly ones.

By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.

Global

Romania orders 12 Airbus H225M multirole helicopters

The contract signature follows on from Bucharest green-lighting the estimated €757 million ($845 million) deal in July.

By Tim Martin

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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

Space

EU deepens collective space security with mutual defense pact

The move is one more step in the EU's long-running, but recently accelerated, effort to create "strategic autonomy" in the space arena.

By Theresa Hitchens

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

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

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

Networks & Digital Warfare

Building logistics networks for contested environments

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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

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

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