Want To Solve Supply Chain Security? Do Business Differently
It's time to make real changes to the DFARS requirements, writes Stephanie Halcrow.
Government’s ‘Critical Software’ Rules Could Drive Away Industry
"It's quite possible that if [the government] doesn't get this right, then none of those companies will want to do business with government," defense acquisition expert Bill Greenwalt told Breaking Defense. "That's extremely problematic."
The Army’s Digital Transformation
AI is reshaping the Army’s approach to cyber, electronic warfare and command and control. At TechNet Augusta 2026, leaders outlined how they’re turning emerging technology into capabilities for the battlefield.
US Industry Struggles To Strip Chinese Tech From Networks
"[N]obody was watching too closely to see just how far these Chinese components and hardware have infiltrated U.S. businesses," one telecoms expert says.
Greenwalt: 25 Years Later…..It’s Still ‘Computer Chaos’
The inability of DoD to tailor its processes to incentivize non-traditional participation in the market has serious national security implications.
AFRL Issues New Tech Challenge, Uses Bespoke Contracts
AFRL's new Air Force Explore challenge intends to make four to seven awards, each in the $1 million to $2 million range.
Kim Jong-un Has Much To Teach Pentagon About Speed: Gen. Hyten
HUNTSVILLE, ALA.: The morning the news broke that North Korea could tip its ICBMs with nuclear warheads, the US general in charge of strategic deterrence said we could a learn a lot from Kim Jong-un. America prides itself on innovation, but today, said Gen. John Hyten, in matters military, our adversaries are innovating faster because […]
Building logistics networks for contested environments
Explore how software, edge AI and resilient connectivity can strengthen military logistics in contested environments. Join Breaking Defense on Oct. 21 and earn 1 CPE credit.
New DoD Rule Might Cripple Silicon Valley Efforts: Sen. McCain
WASHINGTON: The day before Defense Secretary Ash Carter heads to St. Louis to promote outreach to the high tech communities, Sen. John Mccain blasted a proposed new DoD rule that “would have the unfortunate effect of undermining many of the key objectives” of Carter’s efforts to entice Silicon Valley to do much more business with the Pentagon. […]