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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Global

Israel’s biggest defense firms exhibiting at Paris Air Show despite Iran conflict

IAI, Rafael and Elbit are moving forward with showcasing their wares at the Paris Air Show this week.

By Aaron Mehta

Congress

Senate Republicans ‘very close’ to deal to protect key DoD spectrum in reconciliation language

Democrat Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington, where Boeing is headquartered, continues to raise concerns about potential interference with civil and military aviation.

By Theresa Hitchens and Carley Welch

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Networks & Digital Warfare

Planet Labs inks ‘seven-figure’ deal with NATO for AI-enhanced surveillance capabilities

“This landmark partnership comes at a time of significant global change, where nations, particularly in Europe, are rapidly enhancing their defense capabilities to address evolving geopolitical dynamics,” the company said in its recent announcement.

By Carley Welch

Air Warfare

What missiles does Iran have to launch against Israel, and how far can they go?

Depending on the effectiveness of Israeli strikes on missile sites, Iran’s ballistic capability may still be its most effective option for striking back.

By Ralph Savelsberg

Air Warfare

GE pushes for faster fielding of Army’s ITEP, Air Force’s NGAP engines

GE executive Mark Rettig said the company’s recent foray into hypersonic technology has opened a new range of opportunities for the engine maker.

By Michael Marrow

Air Warfare

Indonesia, South Korea sign revised KF-21 development agreement

“We will do our best to strengthen defense industry cooperation with Indonesia in various areas such as submarines, firepower, and air defense systems, and expand cooperation to the entire Southeast Asia region in the future,” DAPA Minister Seok Jong-gun said in an announcement.

By Mike Yeo

Air Warfare

Italian Air Force kicks off M-345 trainer entry to service

Based on a requirement for 45 aircraft in all, Italy has so far ordered 18 M-345 units, to support the second and third phases of pilot training, while the M-346 delivers advanced training.

By Tim Martin

Congress

US needs to ‘start from scratch’ to rewrite Foreign Military Sales process: CENTCOM chief

US partners in the Middle East "have real security needs. If we don't fill them, China will fill them," Gen. Michael Kurilla said.

By Lee Ferran

Land Warfare

Palantir, Meta, OpenAI execs to commission into Army reserve, form ‘Detachment 201’

“There’s an urgency to change and transform the Army and these guys [are] going to help,” said Col Dave Butler.

By Ashley Roque

Air Warfare

Will Israel’s new war with Iran spill over into the region?

Some experts told Breaking Defense the conflict would likely stay contained between Israel and Iran, but another warned that the only thing certain now is uncertainty.

By Agnes Helou

Air Warfare

Israel targets Iranian military leaders, nuclear sites in wave of strikes: IDF

The US said Israel acted "unilaterally," though President Donald Trump warned of more "brutal" Israeli attacks to come.

By Seth J. Frantzman

Air Warfare

Houthis have previously used modified Scud missiles to strike Israel: Exclusive analysis

Missile analyst Ralph Savelsberg explains how the Houthis have managed to modify their Scud missiles with enough range to get inside Israeli territory.

By Ralph Savelsberg

Air Warfare