Germany changes course on plans to buy MQ-28 drone wingman: Boeing official
Germany has set a target of 2029 to field a CCA, which would make it the first European country to reach such a milestone, but that timeline now looks to be in doubt.
Northrop logs first flight for self-funded drone wingman
The YFQ-48A performed fully autonomous “taxi, takeoff, in-flight maneuvers and landing” over the Mojave Desert in California, according to Northrop Grumman.
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Weaponizing the supply chain for a liquid-fueled howitzer-fired munition that flies 150 km
The goal of such weaponization is to tie warfighter needs to the RDT&E cycle.
What Europe’s military air fleets will look like in 30 years
Breaking Defense's roundtable looks into a crystal ball to discuss the more distant future for the continent's air forces.
The future of European airpower might be unmanned
With one sixth-gen fighter program in Europe dead, could the future for European airpower be drones?
After hitting pilot training goal, resolving shortage will take years, Air Force official says
“It’s going to take 15 or 20 years to get those types of people,” said Air Force Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn.
Anduril officials say company can’t start on CCA production contract without FY27 budget
“We will not have a cold start to start production in [20]27. We will have assets rolling through. That said, even a company like ours can only do so much without procurement dollars,” said Erin Simpson, Anduril's vice president for strategy execution.
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Power at the sprocket: it’s the transmission that gives tracked vehicles their control
Army vehicles like Bradley need greater power at the sprocket for speed, braking, and manueverability.
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A new era of uncrewed airpower: GA-ASI’s lineup for high-tech warfare
GA-ASI is serious about retaining its position as the leading provider of UAS to the United States and its allies.
Space Force has ‘space control weapons’ on orbit, Air Force secretary reveals
Troy Meink didn't elaborate on what "weapons" the US deployed, but revealed new info on other space and unmanned Air Force programs.
Lockheed boosts bet on Skunk Works’ Vectis stealth drone
Lockheed now plans to build five Vectis prototypes, with the first on track to fly in 2027.
General Atomics unveils ‘Wildfire’ drone to replace Reaper
Pitched for the Massed Modular Aircraft program run by the Air Force and Defense Innovation Unit, General Atomics says its new drone design can exceed requirements set by the Pentagon to succeed the MQ-9A Reaper.
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From requirement-driven to market-ready: Rethinking how defense technology reaches the warfighter
As threats continue to evolve, speed will increasingly depend on what is already available when the need emerges.
What to know about Europe’s next-gen fighter programs
FCAS? GCAP? Upgraded Eurofighter Typhoons? The Breaking Defense roundtable walks you through the options on the table.
After ‘concerning’ losses, Air Force pushes to replace Reaper faster
“There's no doubt if we try and pursue the exact same approach that we had with things like the MQ-9, we're going to get something that costs about the same as an MQ-9,” said Air Force Lt. Gen. Christopher Niemi.
To counter China, America’s next CCA needs a different mission
The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments' Greg Malandrino argues in this op-ed that a fight with China will require CCAs for defense as well as offense.
Hermeus picks Anduril autonomy for Quarterhorse drone
In an exclusive interview with Breaking Defense, executives from both firms described a mutually beneficial arrangement.