Why Anduril, RTX are pushing new ground-launched munition variants
“Over the past several months, it's been very clear that the priority for” Pentagon and congressional leadership “is fixing our munitions gap,” said Anduril’s Diem Salmon.
The latest from EDGE Group and an interview with Aselsan’s CEO: Middle East Defense Digest [Video]
Breaking Defense's Agnes Helou runs down the latest from the Middle East after Israel's attack on Qatar. Then she speaks to the CEO of Aselsan.
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Bombardier Defense stands ready to support the U.S. military
The solution starts with an outstanding portfolio of Challenger and Global aircraft, recognized as the world’s top-performing business jets.
Pentagon, Sikorsky ink $10 billion deal for 99 CH-53K heavy lift helos
The new multi-year buy is the first of its kind for the program of record, which is slated to purchase 200 helicopters in total.
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Data overload threatens decisionmakers as autonomy expands
Reducing cognitive overload on warfighters while improving “time to trust” for autonomous systems is a matter of design.
What’s in a pin? Trump dons golden F-22 during Erdogan meeting
Fashion aside, the president said he and the Turkish leader would discuss Ankara rejoining the F-35 program, suggesting Erdogan would be "successful" in buying jets he wanted.
Air Force AI writes battle plans faster than humans can — but some of them are wrong
“While we're getting faster results and we're getting more results, there's still going to have to be a human in the loop for the foreseeable future to make sure they’re all viable,” said Maj. Gen. Robert Claude.
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An autonomy blueprint is essential to keep legacy platforms relevant in modern warfare
It’s about improving existing platforms with autonomy, and applying AI, edge computing, quantum encryption, and sensor fusion.
Wilsbach expected to become next Air Force chief of staff: Sources
Former Air Combat Command head Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach had emerged as the frontrunner for the Air Force’s top uniformed job shortly after Gen. Dave Allvin announced his retirement in August.
State clears Germany for $1.2 billion worth of AMRAAMs
The sale would cover up to 400 copies of the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile produced by defense giant RTX, which the Defense Security Cooperation Agency says will “provid[e] increased air-to-air capability for the German F-35 program” and other NATO requirements.
Amid strike, Boeing taking rare step of hiring permanent replacements for union workers
“We've had our first hiring event. We've received hundreds of qualified applicants. We're working through that now,” said Dan Gillian, Boeing's vice president of its air dominance portfolio.
Germany’s Helsing unveils AI enabled CA-1 Europa UCAV, targets 2029 entry to service
CA-1 Europa will be equipped with Helsing’s Centaur AI agent — an autonomous fighter jet pilot — and sits within the three-to-five tons weight class.
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Next-generation KC-390 Millennium expands multimission options for air forces
The jet-powered transport’s speed, survivability and multi-mission agility position it as a viable option to the C-130 for the US and NATO allies.
Back to Key West: The Army must own air base defense, not chase Air Force missions
The Army must return to its Key West roots, writes Lt. Col. Grant “SWAT” Georgulis in this op-ed, and allow the Air Force to focus on air dominance.
About that ‘tension’ with Qatar, and refueling on orbit: AFA day 3 [Video]
On day three of AFA, a senior Air Force official acknowledged the US didn't see Israel's strike in Qatar coming.
Day 3 of AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference [Photos]
Check out more scenes from the AFA trade show.
CCA update: Air Force expects early contracts for second iteration in ‘months’
“The exact number [of awardees] will be dependent on several factors,” said Air Force Col. Timothy Helfrich.