Submarine maintenance delays, ‘idle time’ cost $3.4 billion, GAO says
While the report said the Navy had made progress cutting delays for operational subs, the problem would get worse — and costlier — for those destined for decommissioning.
‘Hot competition’: NSA deputy sounds alarm on China threat, AI race
NSA Deputy Director Tim Kosiba said Beijing is playing "spoiler" the world over, alleging, for example, that "Chinese companies provided GEOINT to the Iranians to help hit our bases and our allies."
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Project Talon Portfolio puts mission autonomy at the center of future CCA operations
Truly autonomous aircraft can make decisions without continuous human input.
US-South Korea military drills cut in half after Trump’s broadside
President Donald Trump's call to drastically shorten the exercise out of deference to North Korea's leader reportedly took Seoul by surprise.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan ink ‘joint defense’ agreement
The agreement says that "any armed attack against any one of the three States shall be regarded as an attack against them all."
Greece approves over $3.4B in air defenses for Achilles’ Shield
The system would reportedly rely heavily on Israeli tech as Athens, like other world capitals, rushes build a national "shield" against aerial threats.
Japan, Vietnam exploring joint work on ‘fast landing craft’
Few details were provided, but the potential move comes amid tightening security ties between Tokyo and Hanoi.
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Island surge: the Army’s Next Generation Command and Control in action
Lightning Surge exercises are turning soldier feedback on NGC2 into operational software changes in days, not years.
European next-gen GCAP fighter program pushes ahead with $6.1 billion contract
After the collapse of rival European fighter program FCAS, the new infusion means GCAP's future "has never been more assured," a program official said.
In Defence Investment Plan preview, Britain bets big on drones, ‘hybrid’ navy
The Ministry of Defence has said the plan will pursue at least six "hybrid" warships designed to work with unmanned systems in the air and at sea.
With new Paris office, UAE’s EDGE Group sees Europe as ‘next large market’: CEO
EDGE CEO Hamad Al Marar told Breaking Defense the company is seeing high demand for its tech after it played a role in defending the United Arab Emirates from Iranian attacks.
Israeli MoD cries foul as Israeli booths ‘boarded up’ at Eurosatory defense show
The booths of some smaller Israeli firms are hidden behind temporary walls here, while spaces for larger companies are open but mostly devoid of weapons systems.
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Biodefense is force protection: Ready today, prepared for tomorrow
A decorated combat aviator and biotech CEO advocates preparing for novel viral threats before the next crisis.
British defense secretary, Armed Forces minister resign over defense funding
John Healey said lack of sufficient funding in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan could endanger UK security.
After the fall of FCAS fighter, Germany eyes ‘realistic’ future projects with France
After years of squabbles over the development of the sixth-gen fighter jet, the centerpiece of the projected $115 billion effort, Berlin said the companies involved “cannot reach an agreement.”
Golden Dome-style missile shield could cost up to $1.2T over 20 years, CBO estimates
The Congressional Budget Office said it was "impossible" to get a true cost for Golden Dome, as DoD hasn't revealed details about its envisioned architecture.
Navy’s Cahill nominated for SWO boss, Air Force’s Tulley for AMC
Rear Adm. Joseph Cahill is currently the commander of Naval Surface Forces Atlantic.