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Air Force needs 1,509 combat-ready jets by 2035, service tells Congress

Lt. Gen. David Tabor also confirmed reporting that the Air Force is considering a new build F-16, but said that decision wasn't "urgent."

By Michael Marrow

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Another busy week for the defense industry, with Euronaval underway in Paris and the International Fighter Conference convening in Germany
A closer look at the Hollywood star who became an Air Force general

Congress, Opinion

Saudi Arabia’s nuclear program could outlive its government, so plan accordingly

Nuclear technology can outlive the strategic assumptions that justified its transfer, two experts caution US lawmakers.

By Yoel Guzansky and Henry Sokolski

Global

Israel’s Elbit acquires Canadian company focused on autonomous underwater systems

“ISE’s underwater technologies will further strengthen our position as a global provider of comprehensive, integrated maritime solutions,” Elbit President and CEO Bezhalel Machlis said in a company statement.

By Seth J. Frantzman

Global

Turkey, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan ink defense cooperation MoU

The countries will seek developing “solutions and industries compatible with the development of modern defense systems,” pointing that the capabilities of the four countries are complementary.

By Agnes Helou

Global

Australia marks missile, cyber ‘firsts’ in exercise with Indonesia

The Keris Woomera exercise comes during a busy month for Australia's military, as forces participate in drills from Singapore to Japan.

By Mike Yeo

Pentagon

Army’s tech chief talks autonomy, acquisition and the future of drones

CTO Alex Miller sits down with Breaking Defense's Carley Welch to discuss the Army's unmanned initiatives.

By Breaking Defense Video

Pentagon

Pentagon weighs force posture, costs of rebuilding Middle East bases

“We're meeting with CENTCOM and doing the assessments right now from an installation perspective. Part of this is what will the global posture be in the future, and what does that require us to have?” a senior defense official told reporters today.

By Ashley Roque

Land Warfare

Norway to receive Chunmoos in 2028, reach IOC in 2029: Norwegian army leader

Another component in deterring Russia, Acting Chief of the Norwegian Army Trond Nilsen told Breaking Defense, is having the Finnmark Brigade fully operational by 2032-2033.

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Networks & Digital Warfare

Northrop sees growing commercial market for microelectronics products

“We could continue to solely invest in it ourselves with the support of our current shareholders. We could think about broadening that base of investments, or we could think ... about separating the business,” Northrop CEO Kathy Warden said.

By Valerie Insinna

Naval Warfare

Russia’s naval posture in the Mediterranean has ‘significantly decreased’: NATO official

Russia's maritime forces may be stretched thin now, but one analyst told Breaking Defense that's unlikely to be the case "longer term."

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Global

Turkish defense procurement spending proposed to rise 229% in 2027

Turkey’s proposed budget calls for $44.5 billion in defense spending and a separate $25.2 billion for internal security, pending parliamentary approval.

By Agnes Helou

Naval Warfare

Ghost Shark with teeth: Australia unveils underwater drone payloads

The modular payloads will be integrated onto Anduril's Ghost Shark and C2 Robotics' Speartooth unmanned underwater vehicles as well as Ocius's Bluebottle unmanned surface vessel (USV), the Australian DoD said in an announcement.

By Mike Yeo

Land Warfare, Naval Warfare