Northrop not seeking direct DoD investment for solid rocket motors, but suppliers might: CEO
“There's just a lot of strategic synergy in those parts of our portfolio that we want to maintain ownership structure of,” said Northrop CEO Kathy Warden.
SCOPA exec details Saudi firm’s relaunch, reveals ambitious aims
"A company cannot work with East and West. You have to make strategic decisions. And the decision has been made within SCOPA. We're working with NATO countries," company executive Walid Abu Khaled told Breaking Defense.
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Answering the demand signal to move faster, field sooner, iterate continuously
As threats rapidly evolve, digital engineering, manufacturing capacity and robust supply chains are critical to meeting challenges.
FCAS may survive, but next-gen fighter negotiations all but dead: Industry source
The idea of a Franco-German-Spanish sixth-gen fighter is all but dead, an industry source said on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
World Defense Show Day 3: Saudis eye AI, and a local defense giant transforms
Catch what's new on the third day of the sprawling defense expo outside Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
How Trump wants to change American weapon sales abroad
New on The Weekly Break Out: FMS changes and the Munich Security Conference.
Electronic warfare and a KAAN update: Day 2 at Saudi Arabia’s 2026 World Defense Show
From American fighter jets to Turkish fighter jets, catch up on the latest from the World Defense Show.
Modernizing defense enterprise IT without disrupting the mission
Government can’t stop to update systems, so modernization has to happen without interruptions.
Pentagon needs more time to finalize defense firms on naughty list after initial review
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had until Feb. 6 to review contractor performance under an executive order issued last month.
CEO of Israeli firm ASIO talks tactical tech after Gaza conflict
"The gaps in maneuvering forces and equipment are huge compared to the expensive platforms," Tomer Malchi told Breaking Defense during a recent visit to ASIO offices.
From F-35s to full-sized naval vessels: Day 1 at Saudi Arabia’s WDS 2026
Breaking Defense is on the ground for Saudi Arabia's largest defense exhibition.
Amid tensions, Emirati firms bow out of Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show
Several companies were supposed to be displaying their hardware and platforms, but the designated spot doesn't show signs of Emirati presence.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
What to watch for at World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia
The largest defense conference in Saudi Arabia is set to begin early next week.
As defense primes try to mollify Trump, dividends seem likely to continue
Companies vowed to increase capital expenditures in 2026, with some also signaling plans to stop stock buybacks this year.
Saab shares ‘detailed information’ on Gripen with Canada as part of ‘dual fleet’ pitch
Amid strained relations between the US and Canada, Saab is positioning its fighter as an alternative to American-made F-35s.
RTX to ramp up production of five weapons in new deal with Pentagon
Under the terms of the agreements, Raytheon will increase annual production of the Tomahawk cruise missile, AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, Standard Missile-6, Standard Missile-3 IIA and Standard Missile-3 IB.