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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.

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Space

Space Force shelves ‘weather data as a service’ model, for now

Space Systems Command believes that "WxDaaS" may become a viable option sometime after fiscal year 2030, said Lt. Col. Joseph Maguadog, but dedicated sats will have to do in the meantime.

By Theresa Hitchens

Global

South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy broadens focus from northern threat

South Korea's strategy says the ROK will "nurture a sounder and more mature relationship as we pursue shared interests (with China) based on mutual respect and reciprocity, guided by international norms and rules."

By Colin Clark

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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

Naval Warfare

Navy shipyard optimization must include a digital backbone

"While improving the physical infrastructure of these facilities will be critical to success, it’s equally essential that we take this opportunity to build the digital infrastructure required to accelerate our readiness advantage," writes Ret. Adm. James Foggo.

By James Foggo

Air Warfare

European nations eyeing Rafael-made short-range ballistic missile defense systems

According to Israeli sources, there are negotiations in different levels with Belgium, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland and Romania currently underway for the Rafael Spyder system.

By Arie Egozi

Land Warfare

With Army’s top IT official exiting, service has two key modernization roles to fill

"While so much of what we accomplished is visible now, the biggest accomplishments will not be seen for a few more years," Army Chief Information Officer Raj Iyer said.

By Jaspreet Gill

Global

China tops US in defense-related satellites orbited in 2022: Report

"China is replacing Russia as the No. 2 space power," Jonathan McDowell, an astrophysicist at the Harvard and Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, Mass., told Breaking Defense.

By Theresa Hitchens

Global

Biden OKs sending Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine

“We're going to keep all options on the table,” Pentagon press secretary said when asked if M1 Abrams tanks could also be bound for Kyiv in the near future.

By Ashley Roque

Congress

EXCLUSIVE: Reed, Inhofe warn Biden AUKUS risks becoming ‘zero sum game’ for US Navy

"We are concerned that what was initially touted as a 'do no harm' opportunity to support Australia and the United Kingdom and build long-term competitive advantages for the U.S. and its Pacific allies, may be turning into a zero-sum game for scarce, highly advanced U.S. SSNs," wrote the SASC heads.

By Justin Katz

Land Warfare

Moving on: Army and Microsoft agree on path ahead for IVAS with latest 1.2 variant

The service now plans to field the IVAS 1.0 in August, two years later than initially expected, while also working with the company on a hardware redesign to alleviate physical problems soldiers experience while wearing the device for newer versions.

By Ashley Roque

Land Warfare

Bradley replacement, OMFV, will live or die by software

The Army may spin off a procurement track solely for software development — in parallel to physical production — in hopes of hastening the "cadence" of essential digital upgrades to OMFV, officials told Breaking Defense.

By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.

Air Warfare

Sweden’s massive opportunity to rethink its role in Nordic defense

Sweden "has a significant chance for innovation because it can rebuild its defense forces within a wider context and perspective while relying heavily on domestic defense companies that the country has not yet tapped to its full benefit," writes analyst Robbin Laird.

By Robbin Laird

Air Warfare

Marines greenlight mobile Iron Dome launcher development, seek 2025 prototype fielding

Marines have spent several years doing what the Army said it cannot do, integrating Iron Dome components into its larger air defense architecture. The USMC now has approval to continue developing its new cruise missile defense weapon.

By Ashley Roque

Space

Space Force Missile Track Custody prototype effort moves to hardware stage

Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Boeing's Millennium Space Systems are now on contract to deliver flight-ready prototypes by 2026.

By Theresa Hitchens

Air Warfare

F-35 program pauses engine acceptance as crash investigation continues

The news comes just a few days after prime contractor Lockheed Martin reached an agreement with the government on a $30 billion contract for hundreds more F-35s.

By Aaron Mehta

Breaking Defense

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Artificial Intelligence & Autonomy: A New Era in Defense

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