What to expect at America’s largest missile defense expo
A look at what we expect to see at this year's Space and Missile Defense Symposium.
How ITAR concerns are affecting US defense sales abroad
US arms-sale regulations are causing some European firms to reassess their approach toward military modernization.
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.
Farnborough last looks, plus how the Iran war is affecting arms sales
We review a few final insights and observations from this year's Farnborough International Airshow.
How the Pentagon plans to help mitigate industry concerns over critical mineral EO
An executive order on sourcing critical minerals could shake up supply chains for industry.
AIA chief Eric Fanning on the budget and the health of America’s defense industry
Fanning also gave The Break Out his take on the state of foreign military sales and the room for reform.
How industry views Congress’ continuing resolution plans
Eric Fanning, chief of the Aerospace Industries Association, talks industry's view on the potential continuing resolution working its way through Congress.
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.
Farnborough recap: CCA race heats up, plus munitions on display
A brief roundup of top news this week from the Farnborough International Airshow.
A new, British CCA enters the fray at the Farnborough airshow
Breaking Defense brings you the latest from Day 3 at Farnborough.
At Farnborough, US lawmakers tap the brakes on reconciliation
What's the status of the Pentagon's reconciliation spending request in Congress? Some lawmakers shared their perspective this week while visiting a high-profile airshow in the UK.
GCAP officially expands, and other news from day 2 at Farnborough
Plus we talk about why the Commerce Department sent representatives to the air show.
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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.
Air Force One ‘maxxing,’ CCAs everywhere and GCAP’s future
We break down some of the top news from day one of the Farnborough International Airshow.
Egypt’s Octagon, NATO and how Mideast nations are adapting to the Iran conflict
Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou recaps top news from the region before discussing ongoing impacts of the Iran war with researcher Bilal Saab.
What we’re watching for at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow
Breaking Defense previews some of the big news that could come at the Farnborough International Airshow.
Germany’s defense industry is evolving. Here’s how firms are trying to tap in.
In a special video program, Breaking Defense walks you through the past, present and future of Germany's burgeoning defense market.