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.
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Shaping the future of airpower in the Indo-Pacific: GA-ASI’s revolutionary approach
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been the trailblazer in the UAS revolution for over three decades.
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.
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.
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MQ-9B SeaGuardian® offers Navy-Marine Corps a decisive edge in today’s battlespace
The MQ-9B is uniquely suited to meet the challenges of modern conflict.
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.
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.
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Accelerating space power through software-defined mission dominance
As space threats continue to evolve, existing satellites need new capabilities to defend and protect, even after launch.
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.
How the Army is developing its C2 plans
Joseph Welch, the Army's PAE C5ISR, talks with Mark Pomerleau on the Pentagon Buzz this week.
How the Iran conflict might change defense investments in the Gulf
Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou talks Iran and interviews the CEO of SCOPA in this edition of the Middle East Defense Digest.