Army two-star general talks Watervliet expansion, finding secondary cannon tube producers
The service believes it could have multiple sources forging cannon tubes within 12 to 18 months.
What Pete Hegseth’s hearing tells us about Trump’s plans for the Pentagon
While the hearing didn't dive into foreign policy, Hegseth offered a peek into weapon programs that may get more attention.
Modernizing defense enterprise IT without disrupting the mission
Government can’t stop to update systems, so modernization has to happen without interruptions.
USMC to add upgraded autonomy navigation suite into ROGUE Fires program
The service is funneling nearly $30 million into the program to add in Forterra’s AutoDrive system into the JLTV-based launcher.
Words matter, and other advice for Trump’s incoming team from Pentagon’s No. 2
“Unlimited budgets don’t help the taxpayer and don’t automatically translate into military strength,” Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks also said today.
In his last meeting, Austin challenges Ukraine Defense Contact Group not to fail or falter
Austin's words were echoed by senior European officials, as the continent prepares for the inauguration of Donald Trump and what could look like a very different US foreign policy.
Army restarts work on new HADES spy plane program
The GAO has now released details about its decision to deny L3 Harris’s protest, including that the Army rated SNC's bid as cheaper and more technically sound.
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Answering the demand signal to move faster, field sooner, iterate continuously
As threats rapidly evolve, digital engineering, manufacturing capacity and robust supply chains are critical to meeting challenges.
From a new civilian leader to modernization priorities, Army changes afoot: 2025 preview
As the Army heads into the new year, it will be greeted with questions about weapon affordability and ways to carve out efficiencies.
Army halted weapon development and pushed tech to soldiers faster: 2024 in review
The Army spent 2024 pushing its new “transformation in contact” initiative while also pivoting away from several key weapon development initiatives.
Government watchdog greenlights Army’s new spy plane contract, denies L3Harris’s protest
The Government Accountability Office issued its decision on December 23, noting that the protest is covered by a "protective order," and a report on the rationale behind the denial will be publicly released once it's redacted.
From drone red tape to an aviation shake up: 5 Army stories from 2024
In 2024, the US Army moved out on plans to better team up soldiers and machines on the battlefield, while facing some policy and technology challenges.
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Why enterprise IT modernization matters now – and how to “delight by design”
Do more with less: streamline workflows, reduce duplication, invest upfront to save long-term.
China’s nuclear arsenal keeps growing amidst leadership purge: Pentagon report
"I would reiterate that we don't think that conflict [with Taiwan] is imminent or inevitable: We think that we have deterrence today that's real and strong,” said a senior US defense official.
Coast Guard commandant praises ICE Pact’s potential, still needs icebreakers ‘now’
"There's a defense industrial base reality to this, certainly as it pertains to shipbuilding and shipyard capacity," Adm. Linda Fagan told Breaking Defense.
Army Material Command head relieved of duty following investigation
Gen. Charles Hamilton had been suspended from his role since March.
‘Eroding readiness’: US Coast Guard Commandant warns of looming crisis
“We don't have enough parts ... and we're deferring on dry docks. That will all begin to compound for more costs, not less, and it is eroding readiness,” Adm. Linda Fagan told Breaking Defense.