False start? DoD IG ‘terminated’ NGAD next-gen fighter review, but may revisit down the road
The review was to examine whether the Air Force was moving too fast in pushing the plane into the EMD phase, but there was no EMD phase after all.
Anduril unveils new cruise-missile like weapon, plus voice-controlled drones
The defense tech startup disclosed a new “Barracuda” weapon, and put on a demo for reporters where drone wingmen were controlled using voice commands.
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GPS: Still the gold standard in global navigation
The GPS network continues to prove its unmatched reliability, and it’s only getting stronger.
Wittman: No ‘reservations’ about loyal wingman CCA drones’ affordability
“I don't have reservations about affordability of CCA, because I think just by their very nature, they want to be much less expensive,” Rep. Rob Wittman told Breaking Defense. “What I want to make sure of is that we don't try to take a CCA that's a basic platform and add a bunch of cost to it, because we have this requirement creep."
Air Force to add back over a dozen MH-139 helos in FY26, averting ‘critical’ cost breach
The service is partially reversing course on a planned cut of 38 aircraft, and plans to add back in 14 Grey Wolf helicopters in its upcoming budget request for a fleet size of “at least” 56.
Kursk incursion a ‘clever’ operation that makes Putin look ‘sort of weak:’ Polish Air Force chief
As the US watches warily, Maj. Gen. Ireneusz Nowak told Breaking Defense that Kyiv's move "spoiled totally the perception of President Putin as a strong leader."
Pentagon withholding about $5 million per F-35 with unfinished TR-3 upgrade
Following developmental woes, Lockheed Martin plans to invest over $350 million in the F-35 program over the next five years, which the company told Breaking Defense will be geared toward "enhancing capabilities and driving efficiency across the F-35 enterprise."
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Next-generation C2 won’t be next-gen without the network transport
The network transport architecture for NGC2 could be a hybrid approach that combines high assurance communications with 5G, WiFi, and multi-orbit satellites.
‘Game changer’: Lockheed unveils Poland’s first F-35
"Poland is the only country in the world that shares the common borders at the same time with Russia, with Ukraine and with Belarus. To keep the borders unchanged, we need the best equipment, the best capability and the best friends," said Deputy Minister of National Defence Cezary Tomczyk.
Another Ukraine supplemental ‘likely’ needed if war continues on current trajectory: DoD Comptroller
“I have been sort of bludgeoned into being desensitized to [CRs] that go all the way to December in situations like this,” Pentagon Comptroller Mike McCord said. “I would love to see it only go… ‘til right after the election. But I think that would surprise me if it didn't go straight to December.”
SNC wins Army contract for HADES spy plane
An Army official previously told Breaking Defense that a baseline HADES configuration will include moving target indication, high-end signals intelligence and other capabilities.
Air Force needs ‘more robust, active base defense’ amid new threats: Allvin
Anti-missile capabilities are just one aspect of more “robust” defenses needed for contested environments, which will also include sophisticated cyber attacks and electronic warfare.
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Keeping sensitive information safe in a new AI era
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After delay, Missile Defense Agency plans to conduct critical test for new long-range radar next year
The agency also plans to launch a new, discriminating space sensor around the 2029 timeframe, MDA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Heath Collins said.
Istari unveils Lockheed partnership in hopes of digitally certifying aircraft
“Showing up with the right product too late is a losing strategy,” said Istari CEO Will Roper. “When I look at the world of technology that's so inspiring to me, they live by the gospel of speed.”
US clears potential $5B Patriot missile sale for Germany, $738M in Reaper drones for Italy
Denmark was also approved to potentially receive thousands of GPS guidance kits for 155mm shells.
State clears potential $20B in weapon sales to Israel, including new F-15s
The sale was approved by the Biden administration against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, and moved only after two key Democrats removed objections.