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The Hermeus Mk 2.1 Quarterhorse. (Hermeus photo)

DIU ups Hermeus contract for high-speed drone

Ukraine to acquire up to 20 Gripen fighter jets, on track to receive batch of older models

In a statement announcing both moves, Stockholm said that Kyiv "plans to allocate" €2.5 billion ($2.9 billion) from the European Union's Ukraine Support Loan to fund the package for the more modern Gripen combat aircraft.

By Tim Martin

Networks & Digital Warfare

Pentagon awards Dell $9.7 billion contract to consolidate software licenses

The five-year blanket purchase agreement consolidates Microsoft 365 licenses into a single contract vehicle.

By Mark Pomerleau

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

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Networks & Digital Warfare

Special ops leader Rudd confirmed to helm CYBERCOM and NSA

The Senate voted to confirm Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd to lead CYBERCOM and NSA.

By Mark Pomerleau

Air Warfare, Land Warfare

The latest in Iran and an update in the Anthropic saga

This week on The Weekly Break Out, we talk Iran developments and the latest in the back-and-forth between Anthropic and the Pentagon.

By Breaking Defense Video

In this episode:

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

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

Robinson Helicopter launches unmanned division, envisions next-gen helo drones

The company will absorb Ascent Aerosystems, maker of small drones already invovled in a DoD competition.

By Carley Welch

Global

A two-front war should be no problem for Israel, analysts say

“The understanding in the IDF always was that in a war with Iran, Hezbollah would be involved," says Yaakov Katz, fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute.

By Seth J. Frantzman

Air Warfare

Powering up: Air Force eyes ‘broad reaching’ battery, energy storage research

The Department of Energy is also pursuing its own effort to boost battery technologies through the JOULES-1K program.

By Michael Marrow

Naval Warfare

Navy, Marine Corps amphibious readiness board launches as services put issue on ‘front burner’

The Amphibious Force Readiness Board gathered for the first time on Thursday, and will continue to meet monthly.

By Diana Stancy

Air Warfare

On the flightline with Swedish fighter jets in Iceland, in Cold War 2.0

Deployment comes after Reykjavík adopted Iceland’s first-ever defense strategy in 70 years of NATO history.

By Jonas Olsson

Air Warfare, Global

Europe leads global arms imports market as demand surges: SIPRI report

Ukraine, Poland and the United Kingdom were the three biggest European weapon system importers between 2021 and 2025, said SIPRI.

By Tim Martin

Land Warfare

2nd Cavalry tests ground robots for xTech contest, struggles with ‘navigating’ UGV costs

The Army’s largest combat formation in Europe has been testing over 17 UGVs as part of the service’s xTech Edge Strike Ground competition.

By Carley Welch

Global

Unmanned in the air and at sea at World Defense Show 2026

Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou gets up close and personal with some American unmanned platforms in Saudi Arabia.

By Breaking Defense Video

Naval Warfare, Networks & Digital Warfare

How technology, strategy and industry are shaping the next fleet

Unmanned systems, digital integration, and emerging technologies are transforming U.S. naval operations. Breaking Defense’s new eBook takes a deep dive into these innovations and what they mean for the future of naval power.

By Breaking Defense

Land Warfare, Pentagon

Defense companies to quadruple production of ‘exquisite’ weapons: Trump

It's unclear whether President Donald Trump's meeting with defense executives at the White House pushes munitions production beyond previously-announced agreements.

By Valerie Insinna

Air Warfare

3,000 strikes, 43 ships hit: US operations against Iran by the numbers

The US says it has hit more than 3,000 targets, while Iran has retaliated by launching attacks on a dozen countries.

By Ashley Roque and Lee Ferran

Breaking Defense

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Artificial Intelligence & Autonomy: A New Era in Defense

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