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
“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.
By Ashley Roque
“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.
By Ashley Roque
In 2021, Israel shifted from being tied to EUCOM to CENTCOM. That’s proving important during the Gaza conflict, analysts say.
By Ashley Roque and Seth J. Frantzman
“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.
By Ashley Roque
If a final test report is positive, the service can begin accepting early operational capability PrSM missiles before the start of 2024.
By Ashley Roque
Defense officials are still unhappy with operating under a CR for five months.
By Aaron Mehta and Ashley Roque
Like last year, 18 standalone audits received a failing grade.
By Ashley Roque
“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.
By Ashley Roque
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.
By Ashley Roque
The service is looking for a “readily available” weapon for its smaller, lighter vehicles, that can hit targets at least 25 kilometers away.
By Ashley Roque
“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.
By Ashley Roque
“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.
By Ashley Roque
“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.
By Ashley Roque and Michael Marrow
In an Oval Office address, the president said the money, reportedly over $100 billion, is “going to pay dividends for American security for generations.”
By Lee Ferran and Ashley Roque
“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.
By Ashley Roque“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.
By Ashley RoqueIn 2021, Israel shifted from being tied to EUCOM to CENTCOM. That’s proving important during the Gaza conflict, analysts say.
By Ashley Roque and Seth J. Frantzman“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.
By Ashley RoqueIf a final test report is positive, the service can begin accepting early operational capability PrSM missiles before the start of 2024.
By Ashley RoqueDefense officials are still unhappy with operating under a CR for five months.
By Aaron Mehta and Ashley RoqueLike last year, 18 standalone audits received a failing grade.
By Ashley Roque“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.
By Ashley RoqueThe 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.
By Ashley RoqueThe service is looking for a “readily available” weapon for its smaller, lighter vehicles, that can hit targets at least 25 kilometers away.
By Ashley Roque“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.
By Ashley Roque“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.
By Ashley Roque“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.
By Ashley Roque and Michael MarrowIn an Oval Office address, the president said the money, reportedly over $100 billion, is “going to pay dividends for American security for generations.”
By Lee Ferran and Ashley Roque