Special ops leader Rudd confirmed to helm CYBERCOM and NSA
The Senate voted to confirm Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd to lead CYBERCOM and NSA.
The latest in Iran and an update in the Anthropic saga
This week on The Weekly Break Out, we talk Iran developments and the latest in the back-and-forth between Anthropic and the Pentagon.
Modernizing defense enterprise IT without disrupting the mission
Government can’t stop to update systems, so modernization has to happen without interruptions.
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Modernizing defense enterprise IT without disrupting the mission
Government can’t stop to update systems, so modernization has to happen without interruptions.
How technology, strategy and industry are shaping the next fleet
Unmanned systems, digital integration, and emerging technologies are transforming U.S. naval operations. Breaking Defense’s new eBook takes a deep dive into these innovations and what they mean for the future of naval power.
Anthropic CEO says Pentagon ban less harsh than Hegseth had threatened
CEO Dario Amodei said he would still sue to overturn the designation of Anthropic as a “supply chain risk,” but he said the company was “having productive conversations with the Department of War” — which Pentagon CTO Emil Michael promptly denied.
Pentagon’s new chief data officer to push ‘AI capabilities to warfighters’
The Pentagon announced two key hires for data and cybersecurity positions.
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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.
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Multi-channel data link reshapes Navy’s communications capabilities
The Network Tactical Common Data Link system enables secure comms and ISR for carrier strike groups and their air and naval assets.
How RAFT is approaching AI at the edge
Trey Coleman, a retired US Air Force colonel and now the chief product officer at RAFT, talks with Breaking Defense about the company's approach to AI.
Dassault CEO: FCAS jet program ‘dead’ if clash with Airbus not resolved
After Germany’s chancellor said Berlin and Paris may need different capabilities, Dassault’s Eric Trappier said France will push forward with or without Airbus.
‘Simple plans, violently executed’: One Army unit’s old-school counter to high-tech chaos
When drones can watch your every move and jammers scramble your communications, you need to keep your battle plans and your org chart simple, say officers from the Army’s National Training Center.
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.
How US cyber operators could take on Iran in cyberspace as Epic Fury plays out
A former senior cyber commander noted that one of the biggest differences between one-off strikes like Operation Midnight Hammer last June and the current operation is that supporting elements will be working 24/7, focused on targets offensively, defensively, information operations and intelligence.
Here’s how cyber could have been used to target Iran in Operation Epic Fury
Cyber operations were almost certainly used against Iran in the early hours of Operation Epic Fury. Here's how it may have played out.
Hegseth labels Anthropic a supply chain ‘risk,’ after Trump orders gov to ditch AI firm
Anthropic had refused a Pentagon ultimatum to lift internal policies safeguarding against the use of its AI for lethal autonomous weapons or for mass domestic surveillance.
Senator issues hold to CYBERCOM/NSA nominee
Sen. Ron Wyden issued a hold on the confirmation of Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd to lead CYBERCOM and NSA.