Aaron Mehta

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.com

Stories by Aaron Mehta

‘Historically costly’: Joint Chiefs chairman outlines year-long CR impact

‘Historically costly’: Joint Chiefs chairman outlines year-long CR impact
‘Historically costly’: Joint Chiefs chairman outlines year-long CR impact

In a letter to the Senate appropriations chair, Gen. CQ Brown warns, “We cannot outpace our pacing challenge [China] while under a CR.”

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A note of thanks to the Breaking Defense community

A note of thanks to the Breaking Defense community
A note of thanks to the Breaking Defense community

As 2023 enters its final stretch, a word of thanks for our readers.

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Congress kicks budget can to next year, Pentagon goes under continuing resolution through Feb. 2

Congress kicks budget can to next year, Pentagon goes under continuing resolution through Feb. 2
Congress kicks budget can to next year, Pentagon goes under continuing resolution through Feb. 2

Defense officials are still unhappy with operating under a CR for five months.

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Inside Northrop’s plan to dramatically increase defense exports over the next decade

Inside Northrop’s plan to dramatically increase defense exports over the next decade
Inside Northrop’s plan to dramatically increase defense exports over the next decade

Steve O’Bryan, Northrop’s top international sales executive, says the company will seek to follow the “F-35 playbook” and partner globally.

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Romania cleared to buy $2.5B worth of Abrams tanks

Romania cleared to buy $2.5B worth of Abrams tanks
Romania cleared to buy $2.5B worth of Abrams tanks

Romania hopes to buy 54 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tanks through the Foreign Military Sales process.

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US to introduce new nuclear gravity bomb design: B61-13

US to introduce new nuclear gravity bomb design: B61-13
US to introduce new nuclear gravity bomb design: B61-13

The new warhead variant is needed to provide “additional options against certain harder and large-area military targets,” according to the Pentagon.

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US Army sending Iron Dome batteries back to Israel

US Army sending Iron Dome batteries back to Israel
US Army sending Iron Dome batteries back to Israel

“The Department of Defense is currently engaged in planning to support the provision of U.S. Iron Dome batteries to Israel,” an official said.

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US clears $1.6B in missile sales for UK, Lithuania, Finland

US clears $1.6B in missile sales for UK, Lithuania, Finland
US clears $1.6B in missile sales for UK, Lithuania, Finland

The largest package announced today involves the UK buying 3,000 AGM-179A Joint Air-to-Ground missiles for an estimated $957.4 million.

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Army conducting internal review on speeding up arms sales for partners and allies

Army conducting internal review on speeding up arms sales for partners and allies
Army conducting internal review on speeding up arms sales for partners and allies

Army undersecretary Gabe Camarillo on Tuesday declared 2024 the “year of Army security cooperation.”

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The biggest takeaways from the AUSA 2023 conference [VIDEO]

The biggest takeaways from the AUSA 2023 conference [VIDEO]
The biggest takeaways from the AUSA 2023 conference [VIDEO]

Breaking Defense’s Aaron Mehta and Ashley Roque walk through the biggest takeaways as the annual AUSA conference winds down.

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Higher, faster, longer: Army awards ATHENA scout jet contract to Sierra Nevada

Higher, faster, longer: Army awards ATHENA scout jet contract to Sierra Nevada
Higher, faster, longer: Army awards ATHENA scout jet contract to Sierra Nevada

The two ATHENA aircraft are part of the Army’s long-term move from prop-driven intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance to higher-performance jets.

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Army updates on the Abrams and FARA, and a preview of AUSA day 2 [VIDEO]

Army updates on the Abrams and FARA, and a preview of AUSA day 2 [VIDEO]
Army updates on the Abrams and FARA, and a preview of AUSA day 2 [VIDEO]

Breaking Defense’s Aaron Mehta and Ashley Roque break down the top news from the second day of the AUSA conference.

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Long lines, Israel and a glimpse of the Army’s future at AUSA Day 1 [VIDEO]

Long lines, Israel and a glimpse of the Army’s future at AUSA Day 1 [VIDEO]
Long lines, Israel and a glimpse of the Army’s future at AUSA Day 1 [VIDEO]

Breaking Defense editors Aaron Mehta and Lee Ferran discuss the news from AUSA day one and preview what’s to come in day two.

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In wake of Hamas attack, Israel may have to change intel, tech strategy

In wake of Hamas attack, Israel may have to change intel, tech strategy
In wake of Hamas attack, Israel may have to change intel, tech strategy

“I would imagine there will be a very, very major and deep-rooted inquiry,” said Jonathan Spyer, director of research at the Middle East Forum. “And I assume heads will roll, because what just happened is a very, very major event.”

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