US reveals seizure of purported anti-submarine mission trainers en route to China
The Department of Justice alleges the equipment was made and shipped contrary to export law, but the South African company involved maintains it did nothing wrong.
In a first, Turkey’s Desan expands with overseas shipyard in Malaysia
"Given the short timeframe in which this goal was achieved, it represents a significant success for Ankara and is poised to revolutionize its defense ties with these [Southeast Asian] nations," defense analyst Ali Bakir told Breaking Defense.
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Keeping sensitive information safe in a new AI era
Why edge and endpoint security can’t be an afterthought.
South Korea announces completion of KF-21 flight test program
The Korean government plans for KAI to start deliveries of production aircraft to the Republic of Korea Air Force in the second half of the year.
Lockheed Martin appoints new chief executive for Australia and New Zealand
Jeremy King previously served the Australian Defence Force for more than 30 years and has led major capability programs such as the MRH-90 and Chinook project.
China holds the GPS advantage over the US. Here’s why, and how to solve it.
US strategic planners must confront an uncomfortable truth, writes Sean Gorman in this op-ed: A core pillar of American military and civilian power is far more vulnerable than many assume.
Grok for DoD and subs for North Korea: What you missed in defense over the break
Successfully tune out the news over the holidays? We don't believe you, but just in case ...
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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.
China to once again dominate the headlines: 2026 preview for the Indo-Pacific
China will almost certainly dominate the defense and security headlines in the coming months, as tensions continue to simmer in the South China Sea and around Taiwan.
China military buildup leaves US ‘increasingly vulnerable’: Pentagon report
The assessment also says that in 2024 China "tested essential components" of Taiwan invasion options, "including through exercises to strike sea and land targets, strike U.S. forces in the Pacific, and block access to key ports."
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From an Army leader's harsh warning to AFRICOM's worries, here are a few stories that broke out of containment this year.
US greenlights massive, $11 billion military arms package to Taiwan
Beijing did not take the announcement well, saying the offer of the arms package "grossly violates the one-China principle," undermines stability in the region and "sends a gravely wrong signal to 'Taiwan independence' separatists forces."
The state of play in military space
The military space sector is evolving fast. Get the latest from Space Force and industry officials on what’s next for acquisition, policy and training in a new Breaking Defense eBook.
Austal Defence Australia awarded $681 million landing craft contract Down Under
Austal’s announcement added that the last LCM, all of which are destined for the Australian Army, will be delivered in 2032.
Hanwha plans to build US facility to manufacture modular 155mm howitzer charges
“By bringing this state-of-the-art manufacturing line to the US, we will be able to provide the US Army with a domestic source of triple-base propellant,” Hanwha ammo plant manager Lee Woo Jin told reporters.
Hegseth, counterparts praise AUKUS ‘commitment’ after Pentagon review
“The reviews are done. It's time to deliver,” said John Healey, the UK’s Secretary of State for Defense.
Aussies buy seven more MQ-28 Ghost Bat CCAs following live-fire demo
The deal was announced after the MQ-28 successfully engaged and shot down an aerial target at a southern Australian test range.