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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How the “Doomsday Plane” contract highlights the rise of mid-tier primes
Midsized companies can offer flexibility and agility while keeping intellectual property in the hands of the government.
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Interoperability becomes the price of entry for next-gen warfighting tech
AI, autonomous systems, cyber, and EW converge as industry targets faster battlefield effects.
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The new battlespace will “hyperconnect” radios, 5G, troposcatter, and SATCOM
Enabling next-generation command and control with the same radio waveforms that were designed a decade-or-longer ago is a non-starter.
Beyond 2025: What defense leaders need to watch in 2026
What's in store for 2026? Breaking Defense reporters examine how the decisions, disruptions, and developments of 2025 could shape the year ahead.
The future of Zero Trust
Zero Trust leader Randy Resnick provides a status update and discusses new initiatives.
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Nevada National Security Sites: 75 years. One mission.
NNSS advances U.S. security with science, training, and stewardship to protect the nation.
How technology, strategy and industry are shaping the next fleet
Discover how unmanned systems and emerging technologies are shaping the future of U.S. naval power in Breaking Defense’s new eBook.
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How a mid-tier landed the Air Force’s “Doomsday” plane
From SAOC to other programs, open architecture and government-owned data cut sustainment costs and speed modernization.
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Meeting modern airpower needs with faster R&D cycles for propulsion
As aircraft shrink, threats expand, and technology accelerates, aircraft engines must iterate along with the threats.
Who’s Who in Defense: Gen. Christopher Mahoney, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
In his position, Gen. Mahoney is the senior adviser to Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
Who’s Who in Defense: Scott DesJarlais, Chairman, House Armed Services (HASC) Strategic Forces Subcommittee
DesJarlais leads a subcommittee that oversees critical DoD operations.
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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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The Pentagon’s fiber future: How DoD networks race to meet new demands
Outdated networks are colliding with the rise of AI and cloud, pushing the Pentagon to more secure low-latency transport.
Who’s Who in Defense: Patrick Fallon, Chairman, House Armed Services (HASC) Subcommittee on Military Personnel
The Subcommittee on Military Personnel oversees DoD policy, programs, and accounts that affect the well-being of service members and their families.
Who’s Who in Defense: Elissa Slotkin, Ranking Member, Senate Armed Services (SASC) Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
Sen. Slotkin’s experience in national security complements her responsibility as ranking member of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
Who’s Who in Defense: Elizabeth Warren, Ranking Member, Senate Armed Services (SASC) Subcommittee on Personnel
The Senate Subcommittee on Personnel sets the total number of military personnel allowed each year.