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Early Risk Reduction For The Bomber Of The Future

With two B-21 test articles in production in Palmdale, Northrop Grumman will soon be flying a digital marvel of the 21st Century.

Connected Battlespace: The Power of JADC2

The new administration faces key decisions in the “great powers” competition with China and Russia. This includes implementation of Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2). In this brief video interview, Northrop Grumman Chief Technology Officer Scott Stapp offers some important thoughts.

The New Overmatch: All Domain Operations

The goal is deployment of an open, integrated communications network that pulls together and shares disparate sensor data collected across the DoD.

DoD’s Technology Imperative: How Industry Is Answering DoD’s Call For A Competitive Edge

Directed energy thermal management, infrared suppression, virtual reality maintenance, and a reusable hypersonic capability are just a few innovations coming out of Rolls-Royce.

Who’s Who in Defense: Mike Rogers, Ranking Member, House Armed Services Committee

Part of a special Breaking Defense reference series profiling key defense decision-makers in the new administration and Congress.

Who’s Who in Defense: Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense

Part of a special Breaking Defense reference series profiling key defense decision-makers in the new administration and Congress.

<i>Pathfinder</i>: The MQ-9 You Don’t Know

Take another look. The world’s workhorse unmanned aerial system (UAS) is adding a host of upgrades designed to win the fight now and bring the future faster.

The B-52 Is Aiming For Its Seventh Decade Of Service; The USAF Has New Engine Requirements To Make It Possible

In this Viewpoint from Rolls-Royce North America, Craig McVay, senior vice president of strategic campaigns and retired Marine Corps fixed-wing aviator, discusses how the company is bringing advanced technology and support to the USAF B-52 re-engining program.

<i>Game Changer:</i> Making DoD Security Operations Centers More Effective: Security Automation

Benefits of Security Automation are known in commercial software segments and DoD security teams are beginning to realize it as well.

Breaking Defense Announces Two Key Additions To Business Staff: Renee Wheeler, Tania Norris

“I’m delighted to add Renee and Tania to the staff of Breaking Defense,” said Publisher and Managing Director David Smith. “It’s an extraordinary opportunity that signals the growth and  leadership that Breaking Defense has achieved in the past year-and-a-half.

Raytheon’s New Peregrine Missile: Smaller, Faster, More Maneuverable

Raytheon’s StormBreaker Small Diameter Bomb II guided glide bomb “means that enemies can’t hide behind adverse weather, smoke or dust, anymore. Its tri-mode seeker is one-of-kind technology and gives pilots the ability to destroy moving targets from standoff ranges,” says Kim Ernzen, vice president for Air Warfare Systems.

DoD Growth In Artificial Intelligence: The Frontline Of A New Age In Defense

AI is a key growth investment area for DoD, with nearly $1 billion allocated for 2020. Breaking Defense takes an in-depth look at what’s happening, and what’s ahead.

Leonardo DRS Ready To Tackle DoD Modernization Efforts

Current and near-term defense budgets in the U.S. have created a period of strong growth for the defense industry, particularly in areas such as situational awareness, survivability, secure networks and communications. 

Viewpoint on Excellence:  Interview with Leonardo DRS COO John Baylouny

Leonardo DRS is celebrating 50 years as one of the world’s most successful mid-tier defense electronics firms, providing militaries with innovative, mission-critical technology and capabilities. We spent some time with John Baylouny, Leonardo DRS Chief Operating Officer, to find out more about what makes this company successful.

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