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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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Air Warfare

With NGAD loss and hazy future for F-35, Lockheed Martin weathers scrutiny from Wall Street

“An open question for Lockheed Martin is why it has not been able to win major new military aerospace competitions,” Byron Callan of Capital Alpha Partners said in a note to investors.

By Valerie Insinna

Air Warfare

UAE’s defense giant expands footprint in Brazil with anti-drone and missile agreements

The Emirati firm has aggressively pursued growth in Latin America after establishing its first international office in Brazil.

By Agnes Helou

In this episode:

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

Congress

US Cyber Command, NSA Chief Gen. Timothy Haugh ousted by Trump admin

Lt. Gen William Hartman, who served as Haugh’s deputy at Cyber Command, will take over Haugh’s Cyber Command duties. Sheila Thomas, NSA’s deputy director, will assume Haugh’s’ NSA responsibilities.

By Carley Welch

Global

A non-American as Supreme Allied Commander of NATO? That’d be ‘problematic,’ Cavoli says

"It would put us in a position where, in an Article 5 situation, we could have for the first time since the First World War, large numbers of American troops under non US command," current SACEUR Gen. Christopher Cavoli told lawmakers.

By Valerie Insinna

Naval Warfare

Australia, Canada should build out polar partnership

In light of Canada's recent purchase of JORN from Australia, Elizabeth Buchanan writes in this op-ed that the two nations should continue to foster a polar partnership.

By Elizabeth Buchanan

Space

Space Force’s Saltzman: US national security space policy ‘lagging’ needs

"[W]e restrain ourselves from doing what is needful to avoid creating improper perceptions of 'weaponizing space.' In reality, space has been weaponized for at least two decades, and our slowness to absorb that reality has held back our progress," Space Force chief Gen. Chance Saltzman said today.

By Theresa Hitchens

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

Land Warfare

Rafael’s Typhoon 30mm gun confronts drone threats on new modular platform

The Israeli firm has been pushing the weapon as a counter-drone solution amid high demand for ways to defeat the relatively cheap but deadly munitions.

By Seth J. Frantzman

Networks & Digital Warfare

DARPA adds 18 companies to spooky science Quantum Benchmarking Initiative

"The number of companies that we're announcing is a surprise to me," program manager Joe Altepeter told Breaking Defense. "I did not expect we would get this many.”

By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.

Air Warfare

Colombia picks Saab Gripen for next fighter jet

Key specifics remain under wraps regarding a potential deal between Saab and Colombia, including the number of aircraft involved, delivery timelines, and the total cost of the agreement.

By Jonas Olsson

Global

India to double Hanwha self-propelled howitzer buy, will manufacture locally

"This follow-up order reflects the deepening defense partnership between Korea and India," Jae-il Son, CEO and president of Hanwha Aerospace, said in a statement.

By Colin Clark

Global

Counterspace capabilities advancing around the globe: Secure World Foundation

The report finds that Russia has been increasingly successful at blocking Ukraine's use of SpaceX's Starlink communications constellation, citing media reports in December 2024 about a new system specifically targeting Starlink called Kalinka and developed by the Russian Center for Unmanned Systems and Technologies.

By Theresa Hitchens

Naval Warfare

As tariffs loom, HII’s Kastner confident in company’s American supply chain

“We’re obviously a little different. We buy and build in America,” said HII CEO Chris Kastner.

By Justin Katz

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Pentagon awards Dell $9.7 billion contract to consolidate software licenses

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

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

With NGAD loss and hazy future for F-35, Lockheed Martin weathers scrutiny from Wall Street

UAE’s defense giant expands footprint in Brazil with anti-drone and missile agreements

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

US Cyber Command, NSA Chief Gen. Timothy Haugh ousted by Trump admin

A non-American as Supreme Allied Commander of NATO? That’d be ‘problematic,’ Cavoli says

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

Australia, Canada should build out polar partnership

Space Force’s Saltzman: US national security space policy ‘lagging’ needs

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

Rafael’s Typhoon 30mm gun confronts drone threats on new modular platform

DARPA adds 18 companies to spooky science Quantum Benchmarking Initiative

Colombia picks Saab Gripen for next fighter jet

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.

Watch Pentagon Buzz, Breaking Defense’s new show on DoD policies, personalities and power

India to double Hanwha self-propelled howitzer buy, will manufacture locally

Counterspace capabilities advancing around the globe: Secure World Foundation

As tariffs loom, HII’s Kastner confident in company’s American supply chain