Europe must wean off ‘addiction’ to US military, Swedish DefMin says
Speaking to Breaking Defense, Pål Jonson signaled that defense cooperation between Sweden and the US has not been impacted by recent political tensions.
Navy wants new frigate in 2028, says service’s acquisition head
Navy Secretary John Phelan recently told attendees at a private dinner that the new frigate would be a modified National Security Cutter, sources told Breaking Defense.
Satellites at the center: Inside the Pentagon’s next-gen space architecture
From emerging data networks to missile tracking and cyber resilience, Breaking Defense’s latest eBook brings together essential reporting on the evolving role of satellites in national security.
What the Constellation-class frigate’s cancellation means for Navy, Fincantieri
“This is going to be devastating for [Fincantieri’s] workforce. They invested heavily buying the yard in 2009 and invested a lot to win the frigate class competition,” one analyst told Breaking Defense.
The sights of DSEI Japan
A selection of images from on the ground at DSEI Japan.
Navy at ‘tipping point’ with Constellation-class frigate: Lawmakers
“The question is, are we at a point where we either quickly recover and get back on track with this? ... Or do you say maybe we're too far along with this and we go in a different direction?" said Rep. Rob Wittman.
Norway’s Vard hosts senior officials, argues for Constellation-class designed by ‘our closest ally’
Vard recently hosted a high-level defense ministry tour, but it faces competition from other internationally renowned shipbuilders, including the UK's BAE Systems, France's Naval Group and Damen Group from the Netherlands.
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Voyager is fortifying the U.S. Defense supply chain
Answering the Pentagon’s call to bolster defense industrial base.
Norway to double military spending under ‘historic’ long-term defense plan
With emphasis on frigates and subs, the plan "represents a historic boost in defence spending, and involves a significant strengthening of all branches of the Armed Forces," said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Fincantieri launches modular FCx30 frigate concept, targets Saudi Arabia order
Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero told Breaking Defense the modularity approach shortens production time against a general frigate market trend of 40 months, and he “strongly believes” Saudi Arabia stands as a key “addressable market” to secure a future FCx30 sale.
Australian watchdog blasts military on new warship decision
The Lucky Country’s national audit office says the Department of Defence didn’t follow proper protocol in making the multi-billion-dollar selection.
Pakistan, Turkey Tighten Ties With First Corvette Launch
The PNS Babur is the first of four corvettes being built for the Pakistani Navy by Turkish shipbuilders.
Navy Says Constellation Hull Change Won’t Affect Internal Design
“You could say we bought a bigger house, [but] from a modeling and simulation perspective, it’s exactly the same.”
CNO: Too Much New Tech On Ford Was A Mistake
“The ammunition elevators are an exceptional example of a painful process over the past four or five years,” Adm. Michael Gilday said.