The Pentagon wants 10,000 small cruise missiles. Here’s who is making them.
Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta explains the newest Pentagon munitions push.
What Don Bacon has sizzling before he leaves office
The departing lawmaker and former Air Force officer still has a few things on his to-do list before the end of the 119th Congress.
Satellites at the center: Inside the Pentagon’s next-gen space architecture
From emerging data networks to missile tracking and cyber resilience, Breaking Defense’s latest eBook brings together essential reporting on the evolving role of satellites in national security.
Why loyal wingman drones may be the future of global airpower
Breaking Defense launches a new video series focused on manned-unmanned teaming and the future of military aviation.
Inside the Pentagon’s latest ‘alien’ files, plus driving a CV90 in northern Sweden
This week on The Break Out, we explore the US military's newest tranche of declassified Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena before visiting a training facility in northern Europe.
How does budget reconciliation work? Here’s everything you need to know.
Valerie Insinna outlines how Congress draws up a military spending plan for the year ahead.
Israel eyes dozens of new jets in airpower upgrade
This week on The Break Out, Israel just signaled a notable expansion of air power, and we walk the show floor of the Modern Day Marine conference.
The AFCEA DC Small Business Breakfast Program is coming up next Wednesday 5/20.
The event explores how AFCEA DC is accelerating delivery of next-gen capabilities to the US Navy and the Navy's transformation of small business programs. Secure your spot today!
How Hegseth, Caine, and Hurst defended their budget strategy on the Hill
Valerie Insinna has the highlights from last week's House and Senate hearings on the budget.
Key takeaways from Hegseth’s day in front of the House
What to know about Pete Hegseth's appearance in front of the House Armed Services Committee.
Unmanned vessels in the water at Sea Air Space 2026
This week on The Break Out, a tour of the Sea Air Space 2026 conference from scenic National Harbor, Md.
OMB director launches broadside at shipbuilders to close Sea Air Space 2026
Aaron Mehta and Diana Stancy wrap up this year's conference.
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Voyager is fortifying the U.S. Defense supply chain
Answering the Pentagon’s call to bolster defense industrial base.
Battleship costs and sub timelines at Sea Air Space
Aaron Mehta and Diana Stancy share highlights from the second day of the Navy League's annual conference.
A new F/A-XX timeline and many, many MUSVs at Sea Air Space Day 1
Aaron Mehta and Diana Stancy share highlights from the first day of the Navy League's annual conference.
Fighting instructions, acquisition reform and Iran: What we expect from Sea Air Space 2026
Aaron Mehta and Diana Stancy preview what's to come at this year's Sea Air Space.
A peek into munitions spending, and a chat with Sweden’s DefMin
This week on The Break Out, we're talking billions for missiles and priorities in Stockholm.