Project Freedom unlikely to pay off in Strait of Hormuz right away, analysts say
CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper told reporters today that six Iranian small boats were destroyed by US forces as the operation began.
No unfunded requirements in FY27, say some services, COCOMs
Overall, the Army, Navy and Air Force included about $3 billion in unfunded requests, all for military construction projects. US Southern Command included $229.9 million in its wishlist.
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Winning the cognitive domain — A methodology built for democratic constraints
The challenge for Western democratic institutions is not a lack of capability — it is a structural one.
Navy looks to resume purchasing P-8A aircraft
The request comes as the P-8A Poseidon Increment 3 Block 2 system recently reached initial operating capability.
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The future of unmanned surface vessels includes ISR and counter-UAS
Red Cat, well known for its aerial drones, has launched Blue Ops, a new company to mass produce USVs.
The sights of Modern Day Marine 2026
Check out a selection of photos from the Modern Day Marine show floor.
Navy, Marine Corps weighing force generation model revamp for amphibs
Navy and Marine Corps leaders said they are considering shaking up the 36-month Optimized Fleet Response plan, in lieu of a longer cycle that can accommodate two deployments.
Satellites at the center: Inside the Pentagon’s next-gen space architecture
From emerging data networks to missile tracking and cyber resilience, Breaking Defense’s latest eBook brings together essential reporting on the evolving role of satellites in national security.
Marines to start development on Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle Increment 2 in 2029
The Increment 2 iteration will consist of a counter unmanned aerial system variant, a recovery variant and one for precision fires.
CH-53K gears up for first deployment with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit
“The Marine Corps has a very deliberate plan for not only training, but also personnel and additional preparation for that deployment,” Col. Kate Fleeger, the helicopter’s program manager, said. “So we are deliberately moving through those individual checklist items to get ready and are continuing to progress towards that 26th MEU deployment.”
Marines to field light loitering munition to operational units in ‘June timeframe’: Official
Currently OFP-L systems from three manufacturers are being tested by units at Dugway Proving Grounds outside of Salt Lake City.
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When one of these hits the ocean’s surface at 100Gs, enemy submarines better hide
Next-gen sonobuoys for anti-submarine warfare are specifically designed to detect quieter Russian and Chinese subs.
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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.
USS Wasp sees five-year service life extension
“The other LHDs — we've got to study to see if we can extend them, and the plan is going to be to do that,” a top Marine said.
Cao says industry needs to ‘move forward’ in first DC speech as acting SecNav
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao delivered his first public remarks since stepping into the role.
Unmanned vessels in the water at Sea Air Space 2026
This week on The Break Out, a tour of the Sea Air Space 2026 conference from scenic National Harbor, Md.
Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray carrier drone completes first test flight
The aircraft took off from Boeing's facility at MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah, Ill., for an approximately two-hour flight.