Breaking Defense is pleased to announce the hiring of Kyle Rempfer in the role of assistant editor, an addition that will help support and advance the capacity of the world’s largest newsroom dedicated to defense.
An experienced editor and reporter, Kyle will help support Breaking Defense’s market-leading news coverage. This new role is a direct response to the unprecedented growth of Breaking Defense, where editorial staff has expanded to 20 staffers plus a global network of correspondents.
Kyle comes to Breaking Defense after four years at the Washington Post, where he served as a general assignment editor and reporter. At the Post, Kyle edited high-stakes national and international news and doubled as a writer, winning an award for his reporting on an explosion at a Special Operations outpost in Syria. Previously, he spent five years at Military Times, where he won an award from the Military Reporters and Editors Association for his work.
Kyle is a veteran of the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, having served as a combat controller for the 21st Special Tactics Squadron within the USAF Special Operations Command. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Maryland, and Kyle earned a M.A. from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.
“Kyle is someone I worked around in the past, and always admired from afar, so I’m thrilled to finally get the chance to work directly with him” Aaron Mehta, editor-in-chief of Breaking Defense, said. “His experience with the military, both in service and reporting, will help sharpen our stories going forward, and will help bring much-needed relief inside the newsroom.”
“I’m delighted to welcome Kyle to the best editorial team in defense journalism,” said David Smith, publisher and managing director of Breaking Defense. “It’s always exciting to add exceptional talent, and Kyle brings a wealth of experience, sharp reporting instincts, and valuable insights that will strengthen our coverage. As Breaking Defense continues to grow, adding journalists of Kyle’s caliber ensures we keep raising the bar for the depth, quality, and impact our readers expect. He’s a terrific addition to the team, and we’re thrilled to have him on board.”
Kyle begins June 15 and can be reached at [email protected]