Upgraded sub-launched nuclear warhead program wraps production
The last production unit of the W88 Alt 370, an upgraded version of the legacy W88 used on Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines, has rolled off the line.
Why a Ukrainian peace deal wouldn’t impact Swedish Gripen-E delivery times
Sweden's defense minister told Breaking Defense that his government is "looking into" sending older Gripen models to Ukraine.
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Next-generation C2 won’t be next-gen without the network transport
The network transport architecture for NGC2 could be a hybrid approach that combines high assurance communications with 5G, WiFi, and multi-orbit satellites.
Compromise NDAA released with bigger topline, $8 billion above Pentagon’s request
The $8B jump is essentially a compromise from the House version, which stuck to the Pentagon’s budget request, and the Senate numbers, which were $32 billion above the department’s request.
Signalgate IG report: Hegseth risked ‘harm’ to mission with texts
"The Secretary’s actions created a risk to operational security that could have resulted in failed U.S. mission objectives and potential harm to U.S. pilots," the IG found, but the classification question is more complicated.
Outgoing Leonardo DRS CEO Bill Lynn on the future of the defense industry
Lynn, who is leaving Leonardo DRS after 14 years, said "I feel like the stability of the company is strong, and that's a good time for a transition."
As US, Ukraine hammer out peace deal, security guarantees take center stage: Analysts
"In the end, Trump is going to have to stare down Putin to get his deal in any kind of decent form," said Daniel Fried of the Atlantic Council.
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Keeping sensitive information safe in a new AI era
Why edge and endpoint security can’t be an afterthought.
Pentagon creates new role managing B-21, F-47, AF1, ICBM programs
Lt. Gen. Dale White has been nominated for a fourth star in the new role of direct reporting portfolio manager (DRPM) for Critical Major Weapons Systems.
Introducing Pathfinder, an essay contest from CNAS and Breaking Defense
Here are the three finalists for the Center for a New American Security Pathfinder contest.
US will sell F-35 to Saudi Arabia: Trump
The statement from Trump came ahead of a meeting this week with Saudi leader Mohammed bin Salman.
Colombia signs $3.6B deal for Gripen fighters
The deal covers 15 Gripen E one-seater aircraft, along with two Gripen F two-seaters and a host of equipment and weapons, the Swedish company announced. Delivery of the jets will take place between 2026 and 2032.
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Turning R&D into reality to meet the challenges of the modern battlefield
Knowing when to build on commercial systems and when to develop something new can be the difference between parity and information dominance.
Boeing workers in St. Louis end strike
Members of IAM District 837 will return to work on Sunday, Nov. 16, according to an announcement from the union.
Govini removes founder from board following arrest
The company emphasized that Eric Gillespie "stepped down from the role of CEO almost a decade ago and had no access to classified information."
Hegseth’s acquisition reform speech: What might come – and what’s already underway.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning a Nov. 7 speech to roll out the Trump administration’s plans to change the defense acquisition system.
Bill Lynn retiring as CEO of Leonardo DRS, John Baylouny to succeed
The transition, as well as the election of Fran Townsend as the chair of the board, will happen on Jan. 1, according to a statement.