The biggest industry, training hurdles for making drone wingman a reality
In our final video looking at manned-unmanned teaming, we consider likely changes ahead for defense manufacturers as the US increasingly partners with drones in combat.
How long will it take to replenish the US military’s munitions stockpiles?
This week on The Break Out, we look at how long it might take to restock thousands of US munitions used against Iran.
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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.
Turkey’s defense industry is leaning into autonomy and targeting Gulf markets
Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou shares what she learned at Turkey's SAHA defense expo.
How the US, allies and adversaries see the future of drone wingmen
In the third video focused on manned-unmanned teaming, we trace how the concept has evolved inside the US defense industry and among other militaries across the globe.
Ground robots in Latvia and the history of manned-unmanned teaming
This week on The Break Out, we travel to eastern Europe for drone testing with NATO troops before briefly reviewing the history of unmanned systems.
Inside Sen. Ted Budd’s plan to boost airpower, pilot retention
North Carolina Sen. Ted Budd explains why he recently introduced three bills intended to boost US fighter inventory and improve pilot retention.
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Edge computing fails when the mission hardware can’t evolve
The payoff is quicker tech insertion, avoiding vendor lock, and more room for autonomy, sensors, weapons, and mission growth.
Pentagon considers restoring Army aviation cuts
Pentagon reporter Ashley Roque shares three things to know about the U.S. Army's latest aviation plans.
Congressional funding concerns about a new nuclear cruise missile
Why one key lawmaker says he's 'troubled' by Energy Department plans to produce a special warhead on schedule.
Why humans are staying in the loop with loyal wingman drones
In the second part of a new video series focused on manned-unmanned teaming, the panelists talk about the benefits, and risks, of relying on unmanned systems.
Diving into Golden Dome’s new pricetag, plus winning the Army’s network wars
This week on The Break Out, we review the latest tensions over Golden Dome's forecasted costs before visiting Colorado where special forces and infantry linked up for a novel exercise at Fort Carson.
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Drones and autonomous warfare: ‘One-way attack’ and reshaping ISR
Systems that can work independently while still being part of a unit are critical to carrying out multi-domain operations.
The Pentagon wants 10,000 small cruise missiles. Here’s who is making them.
Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta explains the newest Pentagon munitions push.
What Don Bacon has sizzling before he leaves office
The departing lawmaker and former Air Force officer still has a few things on his to-do list before the end of the 119th Congress.
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.