Trump opens door for foreign-built Navy ships. It could get complicated.
President Donald Trump has called for the US to outsource the building of at least a few Navy ships to foreign shipyards.
Senate passes stopgap funding bill
The House and Senate have each passed separate versions of a continuing resolution, and must agree on a single bill before the new fiscal year starts on Oct. 1
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Addressing the ‘four tyrannies’ of the Pacific to keep logistics flowing
Predictive artificial intelligence and autonomy will reshape how forces are sustained across the Pacific.
Israel’s defense exports reach record $19 billion in 2025
“[M]issile, rocket, and air defense systems continued to lead in 2025, accounting for over a quarter (29%) of total deal volume,” the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced today.
How does budget reconciliation work? Here’s everything you need to know.
Valerie Insinna outlines how Congress draws up a military spending plan for the year ahead.
How Hegseth, Caine, and Hurst defended their budget strategy on the Hill
Valerie Insinna has the highlights from last week's House and Senate hearings on the budget.
How the Army is developing its C2 plans
Joseph Welch, the Army's PAE C5ISR, talks with Mark Pomerleau on the Pentagon Buzz this week.
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The reasons why Group 2 drones are right-sized for the fight
Fuel cell technology lets smaller, more versatile VTOLs handle tasks previously reserved for larger drones.
Israel approves $45B defense budget as Iran war rages
Israel’s defense budget has undergone major increases in recent years, reflecting the country’s shift from low-level conflicts to a multi-front war that began on Oct. 7, 2023.
Will the Pentagon have to cut exercises to pay for the Iran war?
Jules Hurst, who is leading the Pentagon comptroller's office, weighs in on exercises, fuel costs and when a supplemental could come.
Army C2 to see more budget line consolidation in FY27, says service undersecretary
In the FY26 budget, Congress granted the Army permission to consolidate 13 lines related to electronic warfare, counter unmanned aerial systems and drones.
Pentagon comptroller says a ‘generational investment’ is coming, but when?
With a potential $1.5 trillion budget expected soon, Aaron Mehta asks the questions we're all thinking.
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Defeating modern threats with capable, affordable munitions
L3Harris’ launched effects portfolio comes from a pedigree of proven capabilities and decades of experience.
After Epic Fury, a munitions supplemental becomes imperative
The conflict with Iran has incurred a staggering expenditure of ordnance that jeopardizes long-term deterrence and defense goals.
Pentagon plans for reconciliation slush fund make a perfect case against another round
The Pentagon’s plan to spend all $152 billion from reconciliation by end of year diverges from its budget request.
Reconciliation revealed: How the Pentagon plans to spend all $152 billion in FY26
The spending plan, obtained by Breaking Defense, pumps billions into munitions, missile defense and shipbuilding, among other priorities.
EXCLUSIVE: HASC chair seeking $450B for defense in reconciliation
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers told Breaking Defense the next NDAA will focus on expanding the defense industrial base.