CAE hopes Canada’s new GCAP status brings industry business
Official announcements were circumspect about any active role for Ottawa in the sixth-gen fighter program, but that could change.
UK selects Tekever AR5 surveillance drones to succeed Watchkeeper
The acquisition is slated to see up to 24 aircraft delivered to the British Army by 2029.
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Empower defense teams to scale AI securely
AI is expanding the mission data footprint across defense environments, increasing the need for scalable, layered data-at-rest (DAR) protection.
What we learned about GCAP at the Farnborough Airshow
From potential new entrants to a “bridge” aircraft in the works, here’s what you need to know about GCAP.
It is time to reconsider the costs of new energetics
Considering only the price tag of a munition and its energetic filling may lead the US military to seriously undervalue improved energetics, argues CSBA's Tyler Hacker.
‘Easier access’: US export change for the UAE to boost Emirati drones, AI tech
The status change should "shorten procurement timelines, make sustainment less cumbersome and facilitate closer cooperation between American defense companies and UAE institutions," one analyst told Breaking Defense.
Farnborough recap: CCA race heats up, plus munitions on display
A brief roundup of top news this week from the Farnborough International Airshow.
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How defensive cyber responds to hockey-stick growth of AI-driven threats
Artificial intelligence is reshaping adversarial cyber operations at machine speed, requiring defenders to increase operational tempo while imposing pain and cost.
Greece approves over $3.4B in air defenses for Achilles’ Shield
The system would reportedly rely heavily on Israeli tech as Athens, like other world capitals, rushes build a national "shield" against aerial threats.
Some final sights of the Farnborough Airshow
As Breaking Defense wraps up our time in Farnborough, here are some of our favorite photos.
BETA teams with GE, Sikorsky for militarized unmanned aircraft
BETA’s MV250 will use a hybrid-electric propulsion system developed in partnership with GE Aerospace and an autonomy stack supplied by Sikorsky for a wide range of military missions, according to company executives.
The sights of the Farnborough Airshow Day 3
Aerial demonstrations captivated attendees during day 3 of the Farnborough International Airshow.
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Europe’s military advantage depends on sovereign command of the ground truth
As NATO and European governments accelerate investment in space-based intelligence, decision advantage will depend on how quickly sovereign and commercial capabilities can be fused into a trusted operational picture.
A new, British CCA enters the fray at the Farnborough airshow
Breaking Defense brings you the latest from Day 3 at Farnborough.
Boeing mulls building ‘many’ Ghost Bat production hubs overseas
The US airframer also announced that Hensoldt has been added to its German MQ-28 supplier base, in support of a bid to land Berlin’s CCA requirement.
Ukraine’s Skyfall unveils new drone interceptor to strike Russian Shaheds faster
The Skyfall spokesman added that the key feature setting this latest interceptor variant apart is its speed, which can reach 370km/h, a significant improvement over the previous 310km/h maximum.
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Collaborative Combat Aircraft need to be more than a flying weapons magazine
Capabilities, cost and autonomy are top of mind concerns for developing effective unmanned aircraft.