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

Space

Classified, ‘substantial’ new military space capability should be online by 2026: Space Force chief

“I expect that by the end of my tenure, if I make it all the way to [2026], that you’re going to see a substantial on-orbit capability that allows us to compete in full-spectrum operations,” Space Force chief Gen. Chance Saltzman said today.

By Aaron Mehta

Global, Naval Warfare

Finnish naval officer talks NATO expectations, Russia’s conduct at sea and Ukraine conflict’s future

Commodore Jukka Anteroinen, the chief of staff of the Finnish Navy, talked with Breaking Defense at this week’s Sea Air Space symposium outside Washington.

By Aaron Mehta

Naval Warfare

The sights of Sea Air Space day 3 [PHOTOS]

From the Marines’ Chesty to underwater drones, what’s catching our eyes at the last day of Sea Air Space.

By Aaron Mehta

Naval Warfare

The top news from day 2 of Sea Air Space 2023 [VIDEO]

A recap of key storylines from the second day of one of the largest annual conferences in naval security.

By Aaron Mehta

Naval Warfare

The sights of Sea Air Space day 2 [PHOTOS]

A selection of photos from the second day of the Navy League’s Sea Air Space 2023 conference.

By Aaron Mehta

Global

Finland officially becomes 31st member of NATO alliance

The signed agreement may be bittersweet for Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin, who championed the NATO membership but on Sunday saw her party defeated in a general election that will cost her the prime minister’s chair.

By Aaron Mehta and Tim Martin