Pentagon continues to ‘struggle’ with key weapons development timelines: GAO
The watchdog's annual weapons systems assessment revealed new details about high-profile programs, from Air Force One to Army missiles.
Why the Pentagon is in a hurry to spend $152 billion
The department has already issued guidance to its program offices on how to spend the money before the deadline hits.
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How defensive cyber responds to hockey-stick growth of AI-driven threats
Artificial intelligence is reshaping adversarial cyber operations at machine speed, requiring defenders to increase operational tempo while imposing pain and cost.
EXCLUSIVE: Hegseth creates autonomy czar to manage almost all drone efforts
According to an internal memo obtained by Breaking Defense, the new role covers all ground vehicles, all small air vehicles and almost all sea vehicles, and reports directly to Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg.
House GOP defectors tank procedural vote to bring NDAA to floor
GOP leadership said House members would leave for the Independence Day holiday tonight, leaving the timeline for NDAA passage unclear.
Recent DoD changes risk fielding weapons with hidden problems, watchdog warns
Major workforce reductions at DOT&E have led to "action officers" being assigned more programs, programs in warfare areas for which they lack expertise, or both, GAO said.
Pentagon seeks to hire ‘hundreds’ of software engineers for 2-year tours
Building on the ongoing, government-wide Tech Force hiring initiative, the new War Force effort announced today will emphasize attracting AI talent, a defense official told Breaking Defense.
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Europe rearms: Battle management, counter-UAS, and real AI at the edge
Mapping Europe’s modernization from the Eastern drone wall to actual artificial intelligence resident in tanks.
Honeywell Aerospace begins trading as standalone company
Honeywell previously announced in February 2025 its strategy to split its businesses into three parts.
How the Pentagon is shaping its next cyber strategy
Drawing on Breaking Defense's TechNet Cyber 2026 coverage, this eBook examines how the Pentagon is advancing AI, cybersecurity, and cyber strategy to strengthen the future force.
Hegseth hosts emerging weapons makers for meeting on munitions production: Sources
Invitees to the closely held, publicly unannounced meeting included Anduril, Castelion and Leidos, sources said.
Pentagon review asks Congress to fence off $5B over 5 years to rebuild ‘deteriorating’ labs
The armed services raid lab funding for more urgent needs like barrack repairs, the study says, leaving researchers in aging, outdated labs “that pose documented safety risks.”
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Built for another era, our air-and-missile-defense industrial base needs more builders
New entrants are filling unmet needs in air-and-missile defense.
House appropriators approve $1T defense bill, adopt ‘War Department’ renaming
No amendments offered by Democrats survived the long mark up session for the fiscal 2027 spending bill.
White House sends $87.6B supplemental to Congress, with $67B for defense
The request includes $21 billion to recoup munitions used in the conflict, as well as other pots of money - some related to the Iran war, some not.
Pentagon races to spend $152B reconciliation pot — or face cuts
Pentagon program offices are under pressure, juggling the urgency of getting reconciliation funding under contract by Oct. 1 while making sure those contracts include fair pricing and adequate oversight, one defense official told Breaking Defense.
How L3Harris transformed a Qatari 747 into a new Air Force One plane before July 4
L3Harris modified the jet in 10 months, with 400 employees working 24/7 to deliver the plane by a July 4 deadline, the head of the company's ISR division said.