Army picks M1 to lead Flight School Next pilot training program
The announcement is the culmination of a months-long competition to win a contract worth up to $10 billion over the next three decades.
CENTCOM launches multinational one-way attack drone force
The force “will employ one-way attack drones consisting of unmanned systems from above, on, and below the sea operated by military support staff from the United States and regional partners,” the command said.
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MQ-9B and Gambit Series: Advancing European Defense Capabilities
GA-ASI will build Gambit aircraft in Europe, partnered with European-based companies, with airframes available for international procurement starting in 2027.
Priorities for Army fires top off SMD Day 3
Top news from the final day of the 2026 Space and Missile Defense Symposium.
Army gears up to ‘engage’ enemy surveillance satellites
The Army's space superiority efforts are focused on countering adversary ISR satellites, as well as conducting "stratospheric warfare," Col. Joe Mroszcyck told Breaking Defense.
Day 3 of the 2026 Space and Missile Defense Symposium
A final round of photos from around the show floor in Huntsville, Ala.
Should the US demonstrate its space weapons?
A recap of leading news from the second day of the 2026 Space and Missile Defense Symposium.
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Networked for the fight: Army aviation’s next advantage
As operating environments grow more complex, Link 16 provides instantaneous, mission-wide connectivity to ensure no aircraft flies alone.
Day 2 of the 2026 Space and Missile Defense Symposium
More photos from the expo floor at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala.
Army selects air defense unit to prepare for Golden Dome mission
“Leading up to [2028], we're going to do a lot of experimentation and test with this unit to make sure that we're ready to fight with it when it's delivered,” said Lt. Gen. John Rafferty.
Why patching networks against cyberattacks is ‘very scary’ in the age of AI
The long-standing mantra that certain operational systems must be continuously available and can’t be brought down for a patch is becoming harder to defend as cyber threats accelerate, US officials warn.
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Defeating modern threats with capable, affordable munitions
L3Harris’ launched effects portfolio comes from a pedigree of proven capabilities and decades of experience.
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Acquisition reform at the speed of war
As part of the DoW’s acquisition transformation, streamlined processes must be extended to all companies in the defense industrial base.
DARPA seeks ‘unconstrained, radical’ concepts for next-gen hypersonic cruise missile
The Pentagon’s secretive research agency says new advances are needed to counter adversary air defenses, along with innovative manufacturing techniques that can produce hypersonic weapons affordably and at scale.
Will money run out for Golden Dome?
A recap of leading news from the first day of the 2026 Space and Missile Defense Symposium.
A peek at Day 1 of the 2026 Space and Missile Defense Symposium
From sensors and satellites to missiles and missile defense, here are a few images from this year's symposium.
Boeing, Northrop unveil low-cost intercept tech
Boeing plans to offer a cheaper seeker for defensive and offensive military missiles, while Northrop Grumman revealed more about a cannon-based solution to bat down threats like drones and cruise missiles.