Naval sensors to surveil and attack in the modern battlespace
These expeditionary systems provide new layers of defense against evolving threats and enable non-kinetic attack.
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Lockheed Martin names company veteran Evan Scott as new CFO
Throughout his 26 years at Lockheed Martin, Scott has largely held positions in the finance realm, including as the company’s treasurer and as chief financial officer of two business units.
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Why enterprise IT modernization matters now – and how to “delight by design”
Do more with less: streamline workflows, reduce duplication, invest upfront to save long-term.
As industry ponders Trump tariff costs, Shaheen seeks info on Pentagon impact
“We’ve got protection in our contracts from tariffs,” one defense industry executive told Breaking Defense. “There are fixed priced contracts that that would hurt on, but for the most part, we’re not super worried about it, to be honest.”
L3Harris, Gecko Robotics unveil ‘extended reality’ 3D plane models for maintenance
“The 360-degree XR environment allows engineers to assess the health of a platform, regardless of where the fleet is located,” according to a statement from the companies.
Acting acquisition chief Brett Seidle to ‘perform the duties of’ Under Secretary of the Navy: Memo
Hung Cao, a retired Navy officer, has been nominated to become the under secretary, but has yet to be confirmed.
Video: The Weekly Break Out Ep. 13: Hegseth targets IT spending, plus final Sea Air Space thoughts
Networks reporter Carley Welch joins the show to explain Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's big IT cuts. Then naval reporter Justin Katz talks Sea Air Space.
Modernizing defense enterprise IT without disrupting the mission
Government can’t stop to update systems, so modernization has to happen without interruptions.
Coast Guard seeks info on medium icebreaker options from US, international industry
The service wants a ship that can be launched within three years of a contract award being issued, according to a recent request for information.
Enter AJUS? Australia, Japan, US must boost trilateral intel, industrial cooperation: Experts
The three countries, working together, are "arguably the grouping best suited to deliver tangible results when it comes to the balance of military power in the Indo-Pacific," a new report argues.
Reporter’s Notebook: A lack of clear Navy messaging at Sea Air Space
The changeover at the White House and the firing of senior officers could be felt at this year's Sea Air Space exposition.
Beyond ‘branding’: AUKUS nations look to outside partners for Pillar II tech
“The reality is, we're already doing AUKUS Pillar II stuff with many of our allies and partners,” Vice Adm. Rob Gaucher, the US Navy’s top submariner, said.
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Answering the demand signal to move faster, field sooner, iterate continuously
As threats rapidly evolve, digital engineering, manufacturing capacity and robust supply chains are critical to meeting challenges.
Leidos unveils ‘low-cost’ unmanned undersea vessel ‘Sea Dart’
The Sea Dart starts at around $150,000, a Leidos official told Breaking Defense, and works with various payloads and software packages.
PHOTOS: The sights of Sea Air Space day 3
A selection of photos from day three of Sea Air Space.
A vibe check on the Sea Air Space conference, plus key points from SecNav’s speech [VIDEO]
Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and Naval Reporter Justin Katz discuss the three-day Sea Air Space conference and share their big takeaways in this video.
Trump order threatens cancellation for over-budget, delayed Pentagon programs
The new Executive Order, signed by President Donald Trump today, gives the Pentagon 90 days to review all of its major defense acquisition programs and compose a list of poor-performing programs for potential termination.