Hegseth’s big acquisition plans and just so many drones
This week on The Break Out, Aaron Mehta and Carley Welch talk acquisition shakeups and lots of drones.
An inside look at the Hill during a historic government shutdown
Breaking Defense's Daniel Woolfolk goes inside an eerily quiet Capitol building as the shutdown drags on.
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Support for Patriot air-and-missile defense is a case study for the industrial base
Manufacturing scale, global sustainment, and next-gen tech are becoming inseparable.
What to expect from military AI in 2030
How could artificial intelligence help troops — and will it replace human judgment on the battlefield?
Previewing a major Pentagon acquisition announcement, and feeling the cyber woes
This week's episode of The Break Out goes into a highly anticipated Hegseth speech and why worries are growing over US Cyber Command.
How are China, Ukraine and the US actually using military AI?
China wants to use its massive civilian surveillance network to grow military AI, but that may not work, according to a roundtable of experts.
Zombie planes and other Pentagon ghost stories
Trick-or-treat: The Breaking Defense team talks about something truly scary — which Pentagon programs have been killed this year, and some that have come back to life.
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.
Why Qatar wants an air force facility inside the United States
Breaking Defense's Agnes Helou walks you through the latest headlines from the region in this month's edition of the Middle East Defense Digest.
The Pentagon has new rules about sharing info with Congress
The Pentagon is changing how it communicates with Congress, and Valerie Insinna is here to walk you through what you need to know.
The Pentagon is using artificial intelligence right now. Here’s how.
In a new video series, Breaking Defense dives into the question of how, and why, the US military is turning to AI.
Drones, drones carrying drones and counter-drones on the AUSA show floor
And now for something completely different: The Weekly Break Out comes to you from the AUSA show floor.
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How readiness stays ready: The F110 delivers power, reliability and scale for the F-15EX
GE Aerospace’s investments in the F110 are paying off in both production and delivery performance.
The vibes of AUSA 2025: Change, and drones, in the air
AUSA is officially over. Watch below to hear about all the fun you missed out on.
Big news in microreactors and counter-drone systems for days at AUSA Day 2 [Video]
Breaking Defense's Aaron Mehta excitedly discusses microreactors going to military bases.
How to host a defense conference during a shutdown: AUSA 2025 preview
Breaking Defense's Aaron Mehta and Carley Welch preview what could be a very unique AUSA this year.
What is SBIR? Four things to know about industry funding now frozen in Congress [VIDEO]
The Small Business Innovation Research program is in trouble, and Valerie Insinna is here to walk you through what you need to know.