Breaking Defense

Belgium wants additional F-35 jets to be ‘as European as possible,’ says defense minister

FCAS may survive, but next-gen fighter negotiations all but dead: Industry source

The idea of a Franco-German-Spanish sixth-gen fighter is all but dead, an industry source said on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

By Tim Martin

Global

Saab, Babcock bank on Arrowhead 120 design for Sweden’s next frigate

The partnership aims to bring together “a proven, export-ready design tailored to Sweden’s needs,” Saab’s spokesperson Ulrika Langels told Breaking Defense.

By Jonas Olsson

Opinion

Lessons learned at Steel Knight 25: Operating within and as a kill web

Columnist Robbin Laird visited a major Marine exercise in December, and left with a few key impressions for the future of the Corps.

By Robbin Laird

Latest News

Networks & Digital Warfare

New information warfare squadrons will increase readiness and lethality at sea: Officer

The Navy is piloting two information warfare squadrons to increase capabilities to carrier strike groups.

By Mark Pomerleau

Land Warfare

Estonians in Saudi Arabia for ‘first steps’ in potential defense procurement team-up: Official

The two nations are exploring closer cooperation, Siim Sukles told Breaking Defense, "because when it comes to procurement, it's a global market."

By Andrew White

In this episode:

How Trump wants to change American weapon sales abroad.
A preview of the upcoming Munich Security Conference.

Naval Warfare

Navy to experiment with tailored force pairing with Theodore Roosevelt deployment: SWO boss

Vice Adm. Brendan McLane said that a medium unmanned surface vessel will deploy alongside the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt and its strike group that is set to get underway later this year.

By Diana Stancy

Congress

HASC chair ‘optimistic’ FY27 budget request coming in March

The head of the House Armed Services Committee discusses next steps for the fiscal 2027 defense budget and Trump's missile defense vision.

By Breaking Defense Video

Air Warfare

Germany’s Helsing, HENSOLDT team up on autonomous systems for Euro CCA

“The future of modern defence systems lies in the intelligent and networked interplay of sensor technology and artificial intelligence,” HENDSOLT CEO Oliver Dörre said in the statement.

By Patrick Dawson

Space

Project Hecate: The Space Force’s quiet effort to keep GPS survivable after 2040

Meanwhile, the Space Warfighting Analysis Center is pushing the use of signals from communications satellites in low Earth orbit as a near-term alternative to GPS.

By Theresa Hitchens

Networks & Digital Warfare

CYBERCOM 2.0 could provide lessons for how Navy identifies tech talent

The Navy and other services are still working through how they will support the CYBERCOM 2.0 implementation.

By Mark Pomerleau

Air Warfare

DHS taps Fortem to defend US World Cup venues from drones

The contract is part of DHS efforts to protect spectators of the 2026 World Cup.

By Patrick Dawson

Networks & Digital Warfare

Fleet cybersecurity funding to see ‘increased investment’ in FY27 budget request: Navy official

The Navy has the chance to bake in cybersecurity from the beginning as it builds its Golden Fleet concept.

By Mark Pomerleau

Middle East

Turkish Aerospace in ‘final stages’ of talks over Saudis in KAAN fighter program: Exec

Riyadh has been tightlipped about how it plans to expand or upgrade its fighter fleet, with several international options on the table.

By Agnes Helou

Naval Warfare

Columbia-class submarines see construction ‘ramp up’, Navy official says

The first Columbia-class submarine is approximately 65 percent complete and is expected for delivery in 2028.

By Diana Stancy

Naval Warfare

Coast Guard awards Davie Defense contract for 5 icebreakers

“Revitalizing the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaking capabilities is crucial for our security and prosperity, and today's announcement is an important step in that direction,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.

By Patrick Dawson

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Belgium wants additional F-35 jets to be ‘as European as possible,’ says defense minister

FCAS may survive, but next-gen fighter negotiations all but dead: Industry source

Saab, Babcock bank on Arrowhead 120 design for Sweden’s next frigate

Lessons learned at Steel Knight 25: Operating within and as a kill web

Latest News

New information warfare squadrons will increase readiness and lethality at sea: Officer

Estonians in Saudi Arabia for ‘first steps’ in potential defense procurement team-up: Official

Navy to experiment with tailored force pairing with Theodore Roosevelt deployment: SWO boss

HASC chair ‘optimistic’ FY27 budget request coming in March

Germany’s Helsing, HENSOLDT team up on autonomous systems for Euro CCA

Artificial Intelligence & Autonomy: A New Era in Defense

Kodiak AI lands Marine Corps deal to add driverless tech to ROGUE Fires platform

ChatGPT will be available to 3 million military users on GenAI.mil

AI ‘fundamentally changing’ adversary behavior, leading to force generation reforms: Official

DoD expects AI-powered database of patents ready for industry by year’s end

To overcome Golden Dome ‘affordability’ hurdle, DoD needs acquisition reform, AI: Official

Pentagon picks 25 vendors to show off one-way attack drones in the Gauntlet competition

Picogrid wins $9M Air Force contract for counter-drone software written by AI

Pentagon CTO picks six defense tech vets to lead Critical Technology Areas

Navy’s new hedge strategy calls for ‘tailored’ unmanned forces to augment carriers

Brits shortlist seven firms in search for helicopter drone ‘wingmen’ for Apaches

Project Hecate: The Space Force’s quiet effort to keep GPS survivable after 2040

CYBERCOM 2.0 could provide lessons for how Navy identifies tech talent

DHS taps Fortem to defend US World Cup venues from drones

Fleet cybersecurity funding to see ‘increased investment’ in FY27 budget request: Navy official

Golden Dome: The Path Forward

Inside Honeywell’s business strategy for Golden Dome

Golden Dome faces challenges of size, scope and scale from every angle

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Turkish Aerospace in ‘final stages’ of talks over Saudis in KAAN fighter program: Exec

Columbia-class submarines see construction ‘ramp up’, Navy official says

Coast Guard awards Davie Defense contract for 5 icebreakers