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Saudi Arabia inks first defense ‘cooperation’ agreement with Syria’s new leadership
“The agreement will likely initially focus on military training, intelligence sharing, equipment transfers and assistance in rebuilding Syria's armed forces," one expert told Breaking Defense.
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A leap in drone range and payloads come from a battery with different chemistry
Lithium-metal batteries are one way to break the weight and endurance limits of today’s unmanned systems.
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The push to give dismounted forces direct access to LEO and MEO networks
Accessibility in the field is critical to supporting troops without tethering them to vehicles or command posts.
The Pentagon wants a massive new military base. Where will it go?
A nationwide search for a new installation and a sweeping base-hardening initiative are taking shape inside the Defense Department.
AUSA 2026: The ground truth on the Army’s next chapter
From autonomous warfare and drone innovation to acquisition reform and defense industrial base challenges, Breaking Defense examines the key developments and strategic priorities shaping the US Army’s future at AUSA 2026.
SOCOM taps Aeon for limited run of shoulder-fired Zeus with $13.8M deal
“Rather than wait for requirements, we went directly to warfighters and built around what they told us they needed most: precision, less weight, modularity, and availability,” Aeon CEO Naweed Tahmas told Breaking Defense.
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Missiles and radar need more than demand – they need manufacturing capacity
Expanding manufacturing capacity is critical to producing missiles, radars, and launch systems.
Former Army secretary Dan Driscoll heads to OpenAI
“I’m joining OpenAI to help the United States and our allies put this technology to work responsibly, for the people who keep us safe," Dan Driscoll said in OpenAI's announcement.
Industry needs more consistent demand signal to scale UGV production: Autonomy consortium exec
“I think [industry has] the challenge of understanding what the demand signal is, and then again where to put their dollars," Warren Sponsler, the COO of NAMC, said in an interview.
US greenlights 500 Patriot missiles for Ukraine, with $2.1 billion to be paid by allies
The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Kyiv and Washington, including purported delays in the transfer of interceptors.
Army’s MV-75 production award could slip due to CR, raising program costs: Textron
Bell Textron executives warned that a delay in the helicopter’s first low-rate production contract could increase the program’s expected financial hit to as much as $150 million.
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Mojave STOL and Gray Eagle® 25M: Complementary capabilities for the modern battlefield
Both aircraft are designed to evolve as threats and mission requirements change.
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Beyond autopilot: Understanding the five levels of battlefield drone autonomy
By going beyond simple automation, drones can carry out tasks with minimal input from operators.
Taiwan 2027 conflict window remains valid, Army Pacific commander says
Army Pacific is positioning personnel and equipment across the Pacific to meet the 2027 “Davidson window” benchmark and deter a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan, Gen. Ronald Clark said.
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Giving counter-UAS operators 75 km of advance warning throws the advantage to them
SkyValor extends RF detection range, providing more time to assess and respond to drone threats.
Pentagon will pick new US base location by June 2027, prioritizing 4 requirements
In an interview with Breaking Defense, Dale Marks, the assistant secretary of defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, laid out new details on the effort.