Key questions, and an expert take, after US strikes Iran
This week on The Break Out, CNAS's Stacie Pettyjohn breaks down the ongoing US strikes on Iran.
Visiting the Army in the Arctic and the Air Force in Colorado
This week on The Break Out, Army reporter Carley Welch comes back from Alaska with an on-the-ground report.
Takeaways from Saudi Arabia’s biggest defense show, and a small arms tour
This week on The Break Out, head to the World Defense Show outside Riyadh.
How Trump wants to change American weapon sales abroad
New on The Weekly Break Out: FMS changes and the Munich Security Conference.
What to watch: Trump vs. Canada, Saudi F-35s, new naval tech
New on The Weekly Break Out: Trump's spat with Canada could threaten US military aircraft, and we continue on the global defense expo circuit.
Trump targets defense giants in Davos as Qatari Air Force One nears takeoff
New on The Weekly Break Out: Trump in Davos, an Air Force One update and how defense contractors' investments stack up.
Who’s who in Air Force acquisition, and new surface Navy tech
The Weekly Break Out digs into the Air Force's alphabet soup and visits the annual Surface Navy Association expo.
Trump takes aim at major defense firms, demands faster production
What's gotten Trump so mad at the defense industry? Find out on The Weekly Break Out.
Lessons learned from the US raid on Venezuela
CSIS' Mark Cancian weighs in on lessons learned from Operation Absolute Resolve and what may lie ahead for US defense.
Congress tackles the 2026 NDAA as the Pentagon pivots west
With the Reagan National Defense Forum in the rearview mirror, lawmakers are zeroing in on a $901 billion National Defense Authorization Act.
Navy’s multibillion-dollar Constellation-class frigate decision and a Reagan Forum preview
The Weekly Break Out dives into the Navy's decision to axe its frigate fleet, in what the service said is a "shift" in strategy.
F-35 walkaround tour and key takeaways from the Dubai Airshow
A new episode of The Weekly Break Out highlights what's new at this year's Dubai Airshow and gets close up to an F-35.
US Cyber Command gets an update and what’s next for the Army’s Flight School Next
This week's episode of The Break Out tackles a big(ish) update to US Cyber Command and the Army's helicopter flight school program.
Hegseth’s big acquisition plans and just so many drones
This week on The Break Out, Aaron Mehta and Carley Welch talk acquisition shakeups and lots of drones.