Adam Smith details NDAA deal, blasts Pentagon secrecy at Reagan National Defense Forum
Defense authorizers are seeking $901 billion for national security in 2026, though appropriators have the final say on how much money to offer.
From Hegseth to the Hill, defense budget talk at the Reagan National Defense Forum
Catch up on highlights from the high-powered event in California.
Building logistics networks for contested environments
Explore how software, edge AI and resilient connectivity can strengthen military logistics in contested environments. Join Breaking Defense on Oct. 21 and earn 1 CPE credit.
Golden Dome and National Defense Strategy rollouts may come at Reagan
The national security establishment is gathering this weekend in Simi Valley, Calif., for the annual Reagan National Defense Forum.
Inside Honeywell’s business strategy for Golden Dome
In this fireside chat, Honeywell Aerospace executive Matthew Milas tells Breaking Defense how the firm is positioning itself in hopes of joining one of the biggest defense projects in a generation.
Navy’s multibillion-dollar Constellation-class frigate decision and a Reagan Forum preview
The Weekly Break Out dives into the Navy's decision to axe its frigate fleet, in what the service said is a "shift" in strategy.
F-35 walkaround tour and key takeaways from the Dubai Airshow
A new episode of The Weekly Break Out highlights what's new at this year's Dubai Airshow and gets close up to an F-35.
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Why Bigger Fences Aren’t Enough in the Age of Drones
Traditional thinking about how to protect facilities must adapt to new threats such as drones or downstream attacks.
Dubai Airshow Day 3: UAE’s defense industry continues to grow
What you need to know from day 3 of the Dubai Airshow.
F-35s for Saudi Arabia and Russians in the desert: Day 2 of the Dubai Airshow
What you need to know from day 2 of the Dubai Airshow.
US Cyber Command gets an update and what’s next for the Army’s Flight School Next
This week's episode of The Break Out tackles a big(ish) update to US Cyber Command and the Army's helicopter flight school program.
Drones and dignitaries mark day 1 of the Dubai Airshow
Agnes Helou and Michael Marrow share what you need to know from Day 1 at the Dubai Airshow.
The Army’s Digital Transformation
AI is reshaping the Army’s approach to cyber, electronic warfare and command and control. At TechNet Augusta 2026, leaders outlined how they’re turning emerging technology into capabilities for the battlefield.
Potential defense partnerships in the desert: Previewing Dubai Airshow 2025
Aaron Mehta and Michael Marrow of Breaking Defense preview the 2025 Dubai Airshow.
A Saudi-Israel deal and more from the Manama Dialogue 2025: Middle East Defense Digest
Breaking Defense's Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou talks the biggest takeaways from the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain.
Congress voted to reopen the government. What does that mean for defense?
Now that the government has opened back up, there's 11 weeks to get things done before Congress tries to pass a FY26 budget again.
Who will lead on military AI, the government or industry?
The military wants artificial intelligence, which raises the question: Can the government lead or does it need to follow industry?