Aaron Mehta
Editor in Chief, Breaking Defense
Aaron Mehta is editor in chief of Breaking Defense. He previously served as deputy editor and senior Pentagon correspondent for Defense News, as well as a staff writer for the non-profit Center for Public Integrity. Over his career, Mehta has interviewed dozens of defense leaders from around the globe, covering the intersection of policy, industry and technology at the highest national security levels. Mehta has a particular interest in nuclear issues, foreign weapon sales and NATO issues. Originally from outside Boston, Mass., he now lives in the Washington, D.C. area. amehta@breakingmedia.comStories by Aaron Mehta
The House and Senate are both expected to vote on the final bill next week.
By Justin Katz and Aaron Mehta
Eighty-two percent view Russia as an enemy, up from 65 percent just last year. That increase came from double-digit jumps across Democrats, Republicans and independents, highlighting that anti-Russian sentiment crosses the partisan divide.
By Aaron Mehta
Speaking in the Gulf, Colin Kahl, undersecretary of defense for policy, said that Russia’s decision to buy military drones from Iran for the ongoing war in Ukraine will have blowback in the region.
By Aaron Mehta
After Poland said a Russian-made missile fell on a small town, President Joe Biden suggests it didn’t come from Russian territory. Either way, analysts cautiously downplayed the potential for escalation.
By Aaron Mehta and Valerie Insinna
“There is a constant threat, and even when the conventional threat at the moment is quite low, that doesn’t mean that in a couple of weeks or months, it cannot be higher and raised,” Estonian defense minister Hanno Pevkur told Breaking Defense.
By Aaron Mehta
Overall, Lynn said, the company is “trying to spread our wings a bit” in terms of what DRS can offer the US military, with a focus on four key business areas: advanced sensing, network computing, force protection and electric power and propulsion.
By Aaron Mehta
Hanno Pevkur told Breaking Defense the Ukraine situation appears to be at an inflection point that could tip the balance of the conflict.
By Aaron Mehta
Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and Army reporter Andrew Eversden wrap up the big themes from the three days of the show.
By Aaron Mehta
As the US Army’s biggest show wraps up, a look at some of the most interesting equipment on the show floor.
By Aaron Mehta
A selection of photographs from the floor of the Association of the United States Army conference 2022, day one.
By Aaron Mehta
SNC bought the firm in part to continue competing for the Army’s Future Tactical Unmanned Systems Increment 2 program.
By Aaron Mehta
“We don’t have a technology problem or a scientific problem anymore… it’s now an engineering problem. The science is there, we’ve shown that it works,” said Rafael executive Michael Lurie.
By Aaron Mehta
“We believe that GA is going to pioneer a completely new way to propel airborne air breathing [vehicles],” said Mike Atwood, the firm’s senior director of advanced programs.
By Aaron Mehta
“I think we heard some discussion that, ‘Norway can do navy and Finland does army’ — that’s way too simple. It’s more complicated than that,” said Norwegian defense minister Bjørn Arild Gram.
By Aaron Mehta
The House and Senate are both expected to vote on the final bill next week.
By Justin Katz and Aaron MehtaEighty-two percent view Russia as an enemy, up from 65 percent just last year. That increase came from double-digit jumps across Democrats, Republicans and independents, highlighting that anti-Russian sentiment crosses the partisan divide.
By Aaron MehtaSpeaking in the Gulf, Colin Kahl, undersecretary of defense for policy, said that Russia’s decision to buy military drones from Iran for the ongoing war in Ukraine will have blowback in the region.
By Aaron MehtaAfter Poland said a Russian-made missile fell on a small town, President Joe Biden suggests it didn’t come from Russian territory. Either way, analysts cautiously downplayed the potential for escalation.
By Aaron Mehta and Valerie Insinna“There is a constant threat, and even when the conventional threat at the moment is quite low, that doesn’t mean that in a couple of weeks or months, it cannot be higher and raised,” Estonian defense minister Hanno Pevkur told Breaking Defense.
By Aaron MehtaOverall, Lynn said, the company is “trying to spread our wings a bit” in terms of what DRS can offer the US military, with a focus on four key business areas: advanced sensing, network computing, force protection and electric power and propulsion.
By Aaron MehtaHanno Pevkur told Breaking Defense the Ukraine situation appears to be at an inflection point that could tip the balance of the conflict.
By Aaron MehtaBreaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and Army reporter Andrew Eversden wrap up the big themes from the three days of the show.
By Aaron MehtaAs the US Army’s biggest show wraps up, a look at some of the most interesting equipment on the show floor.
By Aaron MehtaA selection of photographs from the floor of the Association of the United States Army conference 2022, day one.
By Aaron MehtaSNC bought the firm in part to continue competing for the Army’s Future Tactical Unmanned Systems Increment 2 program.
By Aaron Mehta“We don’t have a technology problem or a scientific problem anymore… it’s now an engineering problem. The science is there, we’ve shown that it works,” said Rafael executive Michael Lurie.
By Aaron Mehta“We believe that GA is going to pioneer a completely new way to propel airborne air breathing [vehicles],” said Mike Atwood, the firm’s senior director of advanced programs.
By Aaron Mehta“I think we heard some discussion that, ‘Norway can do navy and Finland does army’ — that’s way too simple. It’s more complicated than that,” said Norwegian defense minister Bjørn Arild Gram.
By Aaron Mehta