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Pentagon awards Dell $9.7 billion contract to consolidate software licenses

Space

Dept. of Air Force ‘still working’ to sort space programs into acquisition portfolios: Ainsworth

The Department of the Air Force in "the coming days" will announce the finalized PAE structure along with the names of each office leader, Thomas Ainsworth, acting space acquisition chief, said.

By Theresa Hitchens

Global

After Iran attacks, Turkish industry seeing increased Gulf interest in air defense platforms

Both companies expressed their readiness to transfer technology in line with mandates in Gulf states to localize defense production.

By Agnes Helou

Pentagon, Air Warfare

How the US, allies and adversaries see the future of drone wingmen

In the third video focused on manned-unmanned teaming, we trace how the concept has evolved inside the US defense industry and among other militaries across the globe.

By Breaking Defense Video

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Space

‘Hell of a body blow:’ Ukraine shift may stir market headwinds for US SAR-sat operators

"Going back to pre-Ukraine supplemental procurement levels would see the USG buying only a small fraction of the US commercial SAR capacity available; hardly enough to support combat operations or sustain a healthy US industrial base," said David Gauthier.

By Theresa Hitchens

In this episode:

We travel to eastern Europe for drone testing with NATO troops before briefly reviewing the history of unmanned systems.

Congress

Colby approved for Defense Department’s top policy job

It is unclear when Colby will be sworn in as the Pentagon's undersecretary of policy, but he will take the job at a time when US military operations at the southern border have become a top priority for the department.

By Valerie Insinna

Global

After Trump’s promise of 40 ‘big’ icebreakers, Coast Guard says it’ll take eight or nine for polar ops

While the Coast Guard has its eye on a smaller number of "big" icebreakers for high north operations, the service said it's looking to "replace, modernize and grow" its entire fleet, including many smaller vessels.

By Lee Ferran

Air Warfare

Acting CNO reveals fleets’ surge readiness at around 68 percent amid quest for 80

The push for higher surge readiness comes at a time when the Navy's operational commitments globally are rising, to include at the United States's southern border.

By Justin Katz

Global

Fairbanks Morse Defense signs agreement with HD Hyundai for future teaming on naval programs

The companies’ memorandum of understanding, signed today at the Sea Air Space conference, is the latest example of teaming between the US maritime industry and foreign shipbuilders based in South Korea or Japan.

By Valerie Insinna

Pentagon

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.

By Breaking Defense

Global

Brazilian navy to acquire two British Albion-class ships

The Brazilian navy and the UK's Royal Navy have signed a letter of intent to acquire the HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark.

By Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Networks & Digital Warfare

Congressional biotech commission calls for $15B over 5 years to catch up to China

Over $1 billion would pass through the Pentagon, researching shelf-stable blood for casualties, new lubricants for engines, more powerful explosives, and more. Commission Chairman Sen. Todd Young hopes to get the first funds in the 2026 NDAA.

By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.

Air Warfare

F/A-XX hints, icebreaker ambitions and previewing day two of Sea Air Space [VIDEO]

Aaron Mehta and Lee Ferran break down the most interesting news from the first day of the Navy League Sea Air Space conference.

By Breaking Defense Video

Air Warfare

A $1 trillion defense budget? Trump, Hegseth say it’s happening

“We also essentially approved a budget, which is in the [vicinity], you'll like to hear this, of a trillion dollars,” Trump said while meeting with Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu.

By Aaron Mehta

Naval Warfare

PHOTOS: The sights of Sea Air Space 2025 Day 1

A selection of photos from the show floor on the first day of the Navy League's biggest conference.

By Breaking Defense Staff

Naval Warfare

EXCLUSIVE: HII lifts the veil on secretive Dark Sea Labs tech integration office

“Our Dark Sea Labs team enables what no single HII division can do on its own,” Eric Chewning, a senior executive at HII, told Breaking Defense.

By Justin Katz

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Pentagon awards Dell $9.7 billion contract to consolidate software licenses

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After Iran attacks, Turkish industry seeing increased Gulf interest in air defense platforms

How the US, allies and adversaries see the future of drone wingmen

Latest News

‘Hell of a body blow:’ Ukraine shift may stir market headwinds for US SAR-sat operators

We travel to eastern Europe for drone testing with NATO troops before briefly reviewing the history of unmanned systems.

Colby approved for Defense Department’s top policy job

After Trump’s promise of 40 ‘big’ icebreakers, Coast Guard says it’ll take eight or nine for polar ops

Artificial Intelligence & Autonomy: A New Era in Defense

Despite ‘peak hype,’ orbital data centers for AI not yet ready for NatSec prime time

‘Have to be very careful’: Special ops head calls for combat AI ‘reality check’

‘Insatiable appetite’ for AI: Maven usage surged for strikes on Iran, Pentagon AI chief says

CYBERCOM requests 2,660 percent increase in AI for cyber operations

Top Pentagon tech officials optimistic Mythos-style AI tools will improve cyber defense

Army plans fast follow-up to AI cyber wargame with industry: Officials

Synthesized Command & Control: A new way human choices can guide AI warfighting

Pentagon clears 8 tech firms to deploy their AI on its classified networks

Pentagon workers vibe-code 100,000 AI ‘agents’ to use on unclassified networks

Not one-drone-fits-all: Admirals stress unmanned systems tailored to the mission

Acting CNO reveals fleets’ surge readiness at around 68 percent amid quest for 80

Fairbanks Morse Defense signs agreement with HD Hyundai for future teaming on naval programs

Satellites at the center: Inside the Pentagon’s next-gen space architecture

Brazilian navy to acquire two British Albion-class ships

Congressional biotech commission calls for $15B over 5 years to catch up to China

Pentagon Buzz News Video

Pentagon considers restoring Army aviation cuts

The Pentagon wants 10,000 small cruise missiles. Here’s who is making them.

Key takeaways from Hegseth’s day in front of the House

How the Army is developing its C2 plans

Will the Pentagon have to cut exercises to pay for the Iran war?

Pentagon comptroller says a ‘generational investment’ is coming, but when?

The Pentagon wants to buy 30,000 new drones. Here are the key questions.

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