There has been no US naval ‘failure’ in the Strait of Hormuz
In this op-ed, Steven Wills of the Center for Maritime Security rebuts the idea that the US Navy shoulders the blame for instability around the critical waterway off the coast of Iran.
The US military campaign to stop drug trafficking has failed. It’s time to move on.
The mission has not succeeded in its core goals, and it’s using up military manpower and munitions at a time when the US is stretched on both, writes Daniel R. DePetris.
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America needs next-gen solutions to counter modern air and missile threats
Defending a country the size of the US from threats requires advanced sensing, communications and interception capabilities.
Portugal to purchase three frigates from Italy’s Fincantieri: Meloni
The Italian prime minister said the deal is a "recognition of Italian defense industry but also of how Europe can reinforce its autonomy by investing in its own technological capacity and companies."
Marine Corps selects new robotic weapon system for L-MADIS integration
The AI-powered robotic weapon, which weighs roughly 300 pounds and is capable of firing 850 rounds-a-minute, can detect and neutralize small unmanned aerial systems, Allen Control Systems said.
Navy, Army risk wasting money, time without unified hypersonic missile strategy: GAO
The GAO determined that the Navy is already roughly two years behind schedule on modernizing the Zumwalt-class destroyers as part of the more than $50 billion hypersonic effort.
New ‘Golden Defender’ missile monitor ship to be built at Hanwha Philly shipyard
The ship, which will support the Golden Dome effort, will be based on the national Security Multi-Mission Vessels Hanwha Philly Shipyard builds for the US Maritime Administration.
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Right sized for the fight, smaller Group 2 drones are solving for the limitations of larger UAS
It’s fuel cells, not batteries, that let Group 2 unmanned VTOLS fulfill many missions of larger Group 3s.
A naval failure in the Strait of Hormuz
Why can’t the world’s most powerful military secure the Strait against a country that has no navy?
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.
Blue Water Autonomy, Saildrone launch lawsuits against Navy over MUSV Marketplace
Both companies claim that their proposals did satisfy Navy requirements for the new MUSV marketplace.
Saronic to start constructing new shipyard in Texas this year
The shipyard will focus on both defense and commercial vessels, the company announced today.
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Networked for the fight: Army aviation’s next advantage
As operating environments grow more complex, Link 16 provides instantaneous, mission-wide connectivity to ensure no aircraft flies alone.
Germany’s defense industry is evolving. Here’s how firms are trying to tap in.
In a special video program, Breaking Defense walks you through the past, present and future of Germany's burgeoning defense market.
Leonardo DRS CEO on ‘nearly insatiable’ demand abroad, using AI and more
John Baylouny sat down with Breaking Defense to lay out his plans for both organic and inorganic growth.
‘Innovative shift’: Navy bets $2.2 billion on new vessel construction manager strategy for LSM
The Navy said that the contract award seeks to "maximize commercial practices to accelerate delivery" of the vessels.
In first, US uses sea drones in combat in Iran strikes: CENTCOM
The US military posted a video of the unmanned surface vessels appearing to approach docks and explode.