Riyadh gets closer to F-35s, Damascus presses sovereignty and an expert take on Iran
Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou reviews top news from the region before speaking with defense analyst Ryan Bohl.
Drone-hunting on the border, plus turmoil at an Air Force think tank
NORTHCOM is testing ways to counter drone incursions, while an Air Force institute focused on China faces questions about its future.
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The future of European airpower might be unmanned
With one sixth-gen fighter program in Europe dead, could the future for European airpower be drones?
The big news out of AFA, plus a guided tour of the show floor
From weapons in space to the search for more affordable drones, here's a look at the highlights from AFA 2026.
Feinberg’s closed-door meeting on the Hill
Republicans are still pushing for a record-setting $1.5 trillion defense budget, but the way ahead on Capitol Hill is not yet clear.
Why the ‘right to repair’ matters to the Pentagon
The US military wants authorization to repair its systems without contractor support, which at the moment is easier said than done.
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Processor upgrades enable computing at the edge
Avoiding vendor lock and providing more room for sensors and upgrades are critical considerations.
What the Pentagon is testing along the US-Mexico border
A brief overview of high-tech plans along the southern border as FY27 funding hangs in the balance.
What to know about Europe’s next-gen fighter programs
FCAS? GCAP? Upgraded Eurofighter Typhoons? The Breaking Defense roundtable walks you through the options on the table.
Air Force braces for new era of AI-powered hacking, plus unpacking the Mecca pact
The proliferation of AI is forcing the USAF to rethink cyber defense, and a new regional defense pact could shake up arms sales in the Middle East.
Why the Army wants to deploy nuclear microreactors on US bases
The ambitious energy plan raises several unanswered questions.
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From requirements to readiness: Rethinking defense technology
As threats continue to evolve, speed will increasingly depend on what is already available when the need emerges.
How Congress is trying to fund the E-7 Wedgetail program
The Wedgetail would replace the aging E3 Sentry for airborne early warning and control.
Europe’s airpower future is evolving. Here’s what to know.
Breaking Defense kicks off a new video series focused on how Europe is modernizing its manned and unmanned aircraft.
How the new stopgap funding bill affects the Defense Department
The new continuing resolution keeps the government open, but it also comes with certain restrictions on spending.
An Army leadership shakeup, plus lasers on the border
US soldiers are demonstrating new systems to shoot down drones while the Army starts the search for a new secretary.