Breaking Defense

General Atomics CEO throws shade at cost target for new drone

EXCLUSIVE: Air Force halts F-16 ejection seat competition

The 90-day suspension tees up a final decision on whether to compete a deal for new ejection seats on the F-16, despite a previous move by the Air Force to reopen the Next Generation Ejection Seat program.

By Michael Marrow

Air Warfare

Embraer, Anduril pursuing Barracuda missiles on C-390

Embraer and Anduril signed an MOU on the Barracuda missile, though no timeline for a first test was available.

By Aaron Mehta

Global

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

We break down some of the top news from day one of the Farnborough International Airshow.

By Breaking Defense Video

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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

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The US military's renewed ambition to harness solar power for missions in orbit

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

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

Land Warfare, Air Warfare

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

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

Global, Middle East