The Break Out: The highs of AFA and a Trump sartorial mystery [VIDEO]
Fashion aside, President Donald Trump's fighter jet pin raised some eyebrows for what it could signify.
The latest from EDGE Group and an interview with Aselsan’s CEO: Middle East Defense Digest [Video]
Breaking Defense's Agnes Helou runs down the latest from the Middle East after Israel's attack on Qatar. Then she speaks to the CEO of Aselsan.
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Threat warning and survivability in the modern battlespace
Protecting warfighters requires fast, accurate, and dependable systems that work flawlessly to military standards.
Is it time to bet on a government shutdown? [Video]
In the latest edition of the Congressional Roundup, Aaron Mehta walks you through the state of play around a government shutdown.
Rep. Ken Calvert on Golden Dome and the ‘Department of War’ renaming [Video]
Watch the second part of Breaking Defense's one-on-one interview with the chairman of the House Appropriations defense subcommittee.
Can space-based interceptors really work? What to know about Trump’s plan [VIDEO]
In this installment of Breaking Defense's Golden Dome discussion, experts dive into what space-based interceptors could look like.
The Break Out: A Golden Dome prize pool and Project Octopus [VIDEO]
Diving into a proposed prize pool for space-based interceptors, and a look at Project Octopus, this week on The Weekly Break Out.
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Next-generation KC-390 Millennium expands multimission options for air forces
The jet-powered transport’s speed, survivability and multi-mission agility position it as a viable option to the C-130 for the US and NATO allies.
China and Russia won’t like Golden Dome. Here’s how they might respond. [VIDEO]
Expect the other nuclear powers to try and develop new capabilities to get around Golden Dome, say two experts in this new roundtable video.
Rep. Ken Calvert on his plan to avoid a shutdown and the FY26 budget path [Video]
Watch Breaking Defense's one-on-one interview with the chairman of the House Appropriations defense subcommittee.
The Break Out: A glimpse into Navy’s CCA plans, and a Sentinel milestone [VIDEO]
The team talks about a couple recent scoops on the Navy's secretive drone wingman program and the transition to Sentinel ICBMs.
Golden Dome: Tackling the myths and rumors around America’s new missile shield [VIDEO]
Breaking Defense kicks off a new video series on Golden Dome, starting with a primer on what you need to know.
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Constantly evolving aerial threats demand training that adapts accordingly
With potential adversaries no longer predictable, training must move beyond just live exercises and flight simulators.
The Break Out: What to watch for in September, plus Breaking Defense expands [VIDEO]
Breaking Defense is growing! Again!
What’s on the to-do list for Congress as it returns to DC [Video]
With Congress coming back, Valerie Insinna walks you through the short-term steps lawmakers are expected to take on their quest for a defense budget.
The Break Out: The death of JCIDS and Selfridge’s prep for new fighters [Video]
A Pentagon joint requirements process bites the dust, this week on The Break Out.
The Break Out: Tracking DOGE in the DoD budget and cyber workforce worries [Video]
What those DOGE-related footnotes in the fiscal 2026 budget request mean, and a check-in on the Pentagon's cyber workforce, this week on The Break Out.