Breaking Defense

EXCLUSIVE: SNC pulls out of Navy’s trainer jet competition

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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Air Warfare

Sweden eyes Gripen upgrade amid ‘urgent need’ for improved electronic warfare

Following a decision by Swedish political leadership in 2019 to improve the country’s military capabilities, weapons procurement has surged, said Brig. Gen. Lars Helmrich.

By Michael Marrow

Air Warfare

Israel drama and good news for the F-35: Paris Air Show Day 1 [Video]

Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and Air Warfare reporter Michael Marrow bring you the latest news from the flightline in this day one wrap-up.

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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

Opinion

Pitting defense industry primes vs newcomers only helps America’s enemies

The defense industrial base is "not a simple false dichotomy between the industrial titans that have powered American defense for decades and the innovative trailblazers from Silicon Valley and Austin," writes Jeff Kojac in this op-ed.

By Jeff Kojac

Air Warfare

The sights of Paris Air Show Day 1 [PHOTOS]

A selection of photos from on the ground at the Paris Air Show.

By Breaking Defense Staff

Congress

Army seeks hefty boost in network funding in Pentagon procurement proposal

The "tactical network communications” portfolio saw a jump of over $488 million compared to last year.

By Carley Welch

Air Warfare

Boeing ‘very close’ to finalizing Air Force One design changes

“Over the last four or five months, we've made more progress than we've made in the last four years. … We have been able to see our way through some of these requirements that were just physically impossible to do,” said Steve Parker, the interim CEO of Boeing’s defense business.

By Valerie Insinna

Air Warfare

MBDA unveils one-way drone, eyeing 1,000 unit a month production rate

The kamikaze drone, integrated with a 40kg warhead, jet engine and capable of flying at a range of 500km, has been under development since December 2024.

By Tim Martin

Global

Paris Air Show blocks off Israeli booths, in move Israel calls ‘outrageous and unprecedented’

The Israeli government called the move an “outrageous and unprecedented decision” which “reeks of policy-driven and commercial considerations."

By Aaron Mehta

Air Warfare

Lockheed believes it has finished F-35 TR-3 upgrade, executive says

Although a single combat capability remains to be validated by the US government, “we believe we have reached that point” where an upgrade known as TR-3 can officially support combat capabilities for the Joint Strike Fighter, said Lockheed executive J.R. McDonald.

By Michael Marrow

Global

Drones, engines and next-gen fighters: What to look for at Paris Airshow 2025

What to know as the 2025 Paris Airshow kicks off.

By Breaking Defense Video

Air Warfare

General Atomics teams with Saab on AEW, unveils new air-launched effect

The company also announced the launch of a new launched effect known as the Precision Exportable Launched Effect, or Pele.

By Aaron Mehta

Air Warfare

China’s nuclear arsenal surges 20% in one year, reaching over 600 warheads: SIPRI

The Chinese arsenal is still much smaller than that of Russia and the US, but Moscow is watching Beijing's buildup warily, one analyst told Breaking Defense.

By Jonas Olsson

Breaking Defense

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