Ashley Roque

Senior Reporter

Ashley Roque covers land warfare for Breaking Defense. Over the past two decades, she’s reported on defense, US politics, and foreign policy for publications inside and outside of the United States including Janes, Roll Call, Inside Defense and Shephard Media. Ashley holds a BA in English with a minor in journalism from Florida State University, and a master's degree in conflict transformation from the University of Basel.

Stories by Ashley Roque

Ahead of high-level defense gathering at Reagan forum, poll finds consistent support for Ukraine

Ahead of high-level defense gathering at Reagan forum, poll finds consistent support for Ukraine
Ahead of high-level defense gathering at Reagan forum, poll finds consistent support for Ukraine

“Despite the kind of media narrative, or what you might expect watching the debates on Ukraine aid in the US Congress, there is not waning support for Ukraine,” Ronald Reagan Institute Policy Director Rachel Hoff told reporters during a Tuesday call.

Pentagon to pick first Replicator drone tranche by mid-December, though secrecy abound

Pentagon to pick first Replicator drone tranche by mid-December, though secrecy abound
Pentagon to pick first Replicator drone tranche by mid-December, though secrecy abound

“I’ve talked to Congress in classified sessions on this, but how we choose to speak about it, in terms of the particular programs or projects that will be accelerating through Replicator is to be determined,” said Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks.

How Israel’s shift to CENTCOM is paying off during Gaza conflict

How Israel’s shift to CENTCOM is paying off during Gaza conflict
How Israel’s shift to CENTCOM is paying off during Gaza conflict

In 2021, Israel shifted from being tied to EUCOM to CENTCOM. That’s proving important during the Gaza conflict, analysts say.

Army’s new Typhon strike weapon headed to Indo-Pacific in 2024

Army’s new Typhon strike weapon headed to Indo-Pacific in 2024
Army’s new Typhon strike weapon headed to Indo-Pacific in 2024

“In ‘24, we intend to deploy that system in the region. I’m not going to say where and when, but I will just say that we will deploy them in the region,” said US Army Pacific commander Gen. Charles Flynn.

Army inching closer to PrSM fielding with ‘successful’ qualification test flight

Army inching closer to PrSM fielding with ‘successful’ qualification test flight
Army inching closer to PrSM fielding with ‘successful’ qualification test flight

If a final test report is positive, the service can begin accepting early operational capability PrSM missiles before the start of 2024.

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.

With trillions at play, Pentagon fails audit for sixth year in a row

With trillions at play, Pentagon fails audit for sixth year in a row
With trillions at play, Pentagon fails audit for sixth year in a row

Like last year, 18 standalone audits received a failing grade.

Army investigating latest hypersonic stumble as fielding timeline likely slips

Army investigating latest hypersonic stumble as fielding timeline likely slips
Army investigating latest hypersonic stumble as fielding timeline likely slips

“We’re close to understanding what exactly the problem was, which will inform our path to getting back to testing,” said Army acquisition head Doug Bush.

Army’s Iron Dome batteries on 11-month lease with Israel, which could be extended

Army’s Iron Dome batteries on 11-month lease with Israel, which could be extended
Army’s Iron Dome batteries on 11-month lease with Israel, which could be extended

The 11-month lease of US Army Iron Domes to Israel could be extended “depending on factors on the ground,” Army acquisition head Doug Bush said today.

Army’s JLTV and ISV could soon be equipped with armor busting missile

Army’s JLTV and ISV could soon be equipped with armor busting missile
Army’s JLTV and ISV could soon be equipped with armor busting missile

The service is looking for a “readily available” weapon for its smaller, lighter vehicles, that can hit targets at least 25 kilometers away.

Army gets its hands on new high-power microwave prototype from Epirus

Army gets its hands on new high-power microwave prototype from Epirus
Army gets its hands on new high-power microwave prototype from Epirus

“The IFPC-HPM platoon will undergo capabilities and limitations testing by the Army to develop tactics, techniques and procedures for how the capability will be used in theater as part of a layered defense posture for the counter-UAS mission,” an Epirus spokesman told Breaking Defense.

Stem Ukraine spending now and Putin wins, Austin warns Congress

Stem Ukraine spending now and Putin wins, Austin warns Congress
Stem Ukraine spending now and Putin wins, Austin warns Congress

“It’s hard to put an exact timeline on how long it would take… [but] I can guarantee you without our support, Putin will be successful,” Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told lawmakers.

Shooting for the moon: Army’s 2025 budget to reflect artillery revamp

Shooting for the moon: Army’s 2025 budget to reflect artillery revamp
Shooting for the moon: Army’s 2025 budget to reflect artillery revamp

“If the… 58-cal cannon solution can’t deliver on a timeline we want, what are the other options? That can be munitions…new munitions with old cannons and it can be different cannons,” said Army acquisition head Doug Bush.

Biden to send ‘urgent’ budget request for Ukraine, Israel aid to Congress

Biden to send ‘urgent’ budget request for Ukraine, Israel aid to Congress
Biden to send ‘urgent’ budget request for Ukraine, Israel aid to Congress

In an Oval Office address, the president said the money, reportedly over $100 billion, is “going to pay dividends for American security for generations.”

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