Report: US counter-drone defenses ‘insufficient’ as China scales up unmanned capabilities
Stacie Pettyjohn, a co-author of the new Center for New American Security study, told Breaking Defense the US should focus on three c-UAS tactics.
‘Missile tank destroyer’: Rheinmetall, Lockheed Martin team on new concept vehicle
The technology demonstrator features Rheinmetall’s 6x6 Fuchs armored vehicle and Lockheed Martin’s Hellfire Longbow and Joint Air to Ground Munition (JAGM) missiles.
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An autonomy blueprint is essential to keep legacy platforms relevant in modern warfare
It’s about improving existing platforms with autonomy, and applying AI, edge computing, quantum encryption, and sensor fusion.
European firms team up to make UK-specific THeMIS combat unmanned ground vehicle
The UK-customized version will integrate Milrem’s THeMIS UGV with MSI's remote weapon station TERRAHAWK and Overwatch’s APEX unmanned aerial system, while Pearson will provide the integration of “mission-critical capabilities into armoured platforms.”
Rafael unveils Iron Beam 450 laser air defense for DSEI
Iron Beam 450 derives its name from the 450mm aperture of the system.
SNC receives second Bombardier jet for Army’s HADES program
“Using government-furnished Bombardier Global 6500 jets, the HADES prototypes will be the first Army-owned, large-cabin business jets utilized as aerial ISR platforms,” SNC said in a press release today.
Can America’s trust in its military survive the present moment? [Book excerpt]
An excerpt from The State And The Soldier: A History Of Civil-military Relations In The United States written by Kori Schake of AEI.
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Threat warning and survivability in the modern battlespace
Protecting warfighters requires fast, accurate, and dependable systems that work flawlessly to military standards.
Rafael and Hyundai Rotem agreement paves way for Trophy APS on Korean-made tanks
“This agreement represents a shared commitment to advancing battlefield survivability for next-generation armored platforms,” said Tzvi Marmor, Rafael’s executive vice president and head of land and naval systems division, according to a company announcement.
EXCLUSIVE: Army taps Anduril-Meta team, plus new entrant Rivet, for IVAS recompete
An Anduril-Meta teamup will go up against a new firm called Rivet to develop a next-gen heads up display system for the US Army.
White House taps new STRATCOM chief, No. 2 Marine Corps officer
If confirmed, Navy Vice Adm. Richard Correll will follow Air Force Gen. Anthony Cotton as the combatant commander.
Boeing floats next-generation F-model Apache as ITEP fall back
“We are ready to respond either way” if the Improved Turbine Engine Program is cut or goes ahead, Terry Jamison, director of attack helicopter programs at Boeing, told Breaking Defense.
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Constantly evolving aerial threats demand training that adapts accordingly
With potential adversaries no longer predictable, training must move beyond just live exercises and flight simulators.
Army awards Lockheed multiyear $9.8 billion contract for thousands of PAC-3 missiles
The award is the "largest contract in Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control history," according to a company executive.
Lockheed ‘still committed’ to selling Black Hawks to Poland, despite Warsaw’s withdrawal
Warsaw has not indicated any plan to revive the procurement since taking the decision to end it in June, but Williamson noted that Lockheed will "continue to have engagements" with Polish officials about the matter.
Israeli firms say they will participate in DSEI, despite ban on officials
The British government linked the lack of official invite to Israel's conduct in Gaza, a move condemned by the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
The Break Out: What to watch for in September, plus Breaking Defense expands [VIDEO]
Breaking Defense is growing! Again!