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EXCLUSIVE: SNC pulls out of Navy’s trainer jet competition, leaving Textron likely winner

Thales subsidiary lands US Navy contract for remote mine hunting modules

The contract, awarded to Advanced Acoustic Concepts, is worth $53.9 million and also covers engineering support for the modules.

By Diana Stancy

Air Warfare

Air Force divests its few A-29s, explores ‘future options’

A set of three A-29 Super Tucanos are destined for storage after officials at the Air Force Test Pilot School opted against using the turboprops, a spokesperson for Edwards Air Force Base told Breaking Defense.

By Michael Marrow

Naval Warfare

France investing in naval power as military ambition is ‘to be feared’: Armed forces minister

Macron has previously used similar words during his nuclear strategy address in March, when he announced in Brittany an increase in the country’s nuclear warhead stockpile.

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

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All Domain

Navy’s biennial global exercise to include Canadian, Japanese, NATO officials

2025 will be the third iteration of what the US Navy has dubbed its Large Scale Exercise.

By Justin Katz

Global

US Navy prepares to order up to 6,000 active expendable decoys for F-35, F-18 self protection

Leonardo is referred to as the “only contractor” in a position to “complete all requirements” associated with a related sources sought notice.

By Tim Martin

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Will Iran conflict’s aftermath drive Israel, Saudi Arabia towards normalization?

"The president is certainly hopeful that more countries in the region will sign on to the Abraham Accords," said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

By Agnes Helou

Air Warfare

Air Force again changes course on tankers, plans new ‘production extension’ program

The Air Force plans to use the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus’s Capability Production Document “as the most affordable requirements basis” for the new program, potentially giving the embattled aerospace manufacturer a leg up in a competition.

By Michael Marrow

Air Warfare

RTX, Shield AI announce new partnership for drone & counter-drone tech

Shield’s “Hivemind” autonomy software will go on an undisclosed “operational weapon,” while Shield’s ViDAR sensor software will go on Raytheon’s MTS multi-sensor turret to help in tracking and targeting incoming enemy drones.

By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.

Congress

Senate advances Trump megabill with $150B in defense funds

The bill moved forward in a 51-50 vote that required Vice President JD Vance to make the tiebreaking vote, with Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky, and Thom Tillis of North Carolina opposing the measure.

By Valerie Insinna

Global

The Weekly Break Out: On the ground at the NATO Summit [Video]

Reporter Michael Marrow was at The Hague for the NATO Summit and brought back his key takeaways for this week's episode.

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Middle East

Hegseth is missing a major source of wasteful Pentagon spending

Want to find more savings at the Pentagon? Find a better way to manage security assistance funds, writes Bilal Saab.

By Bilal Y. Saab

Air Warfare

Boeing makes its interim defense CEO permanent, naming Steve Parker head of defense business

Parker's appointment as Boeing's chief defense executive fills a vacancy that has been open since September 2024.

By Valerie Insinna

Air Warfare

New missile defenses, EW tactics aided Israel during 12-day Iran conflict

“This revolution is reshaping the future of modern warfare,” Eric Mandel, director of the Middle East Political Information Network, told Breaking Defense.

By Seth J. Frantzman

Air Warfare

Boeing names former Lockheed CFO as new finance chief

Malave will take over as CFO at Boeing come Aug. 15, replacing Brian West, who has held that role for the last four years.

By Aaron Mehta

Land Warfare

Army ‘considering terminating’ General Dynamics’ oversight of new 155mm production lines

An Army "show cause" letter, obtained by Breaking Defense, threatens to cancel General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems management of a government-owned production facility.

By Ashley Roque

Global

Australian destroyer conducts South China Sea Freedom of Navigation activity

Following the port visit to Singapore, the ship will link up with the UK-led carrier strike group centered on the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, where the Australians will integrate and train with the multinational carrier strike group.

By Mike Yeo

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