Space Force tasks a dozen companies for Golden Dome space-based interceptors
The service pledged it would demonstrate an “initial capability” for the orbital missile killers by 2028.
Marine Corps awards Textron, General Dynamics second rapid ARV prototype contract
The Marine Corps is seeking an ARV “family of vehicles” for the program, each outfitted with unique capabilities to support mobile reconnaissance.
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Voyager is fortifying the U.S. Defense supply chain
Answering the Pentagon’s call to bolster defense industrial base.
Army official ‘not happy’ as Mesquite facility’s 155mm production lags
“I anticipate you will see an investment from the company themselves, from the industry partner themselves, to ensure they can continue to build out that facility that would make rounds that would primarily be supported by the [foreign military sales],” Army acquisition czar Brent Ingraham told lawmakers.
As defense primes try to mollify Trump, dividends seem likely to continue
Companies vowed to increase capital expenditures in 2026, with some also signaling plans to stop stock buybacks this year.
How defense contractors invest their money, in 4 charts
In the wake of Trump's executive order limiting Pentagon contractors' spending, take a look at eight companies' dividends, stock buybacks and more.
Navy awards General Dynamics $1.7B contract for two more fleet oilers
“The timely funding for these two ships will act to stabilize the workforce by sustaining an important backlog and prevent future layoffs,” said Dave Carver, president of General Dynamics NASSCO.
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Winning the cognitive domain — A methodology built for democratic constraints
The challenge for Western democratic institutions is not a lack of capability — it is a structural one.
Government shutdown delaying contracts, but no major financial impact yet, defense CEOs say
"The DoW [Department of War] wants to go fast,” said L3Harris CEO Chris Kubasik. “Then Congress can't fund the DoW. So we're kind of stuck between those two situations.”
Army ‘hitting stride’ with 155mm production, but general worries over what’s needed next
When it comes to predicting the needs of future conflicts, Maj. Gen. John Reim said, “the Army’s gotten it wrong 100 percent of the time.”
Top US defense primes record minimal tariff impact in Q1 earnings
The six largest US defense firms all reported quarterly results this week, and the potential impact of tariffs was front and center.
Navy contractor KEEL to spend $70M on new facilities for submarine fabrication
“We’re purpose building KEEL to help solve the capacity challenges in nuclear Navy shipbuilding,” KEEL's Chief Executive Brian Carter told Breaking Defense.
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America needs next-gen solutions to counter modern air and missile threats
Defending a country the size of the US from threats requires advanced sensing, communications and interception capabilities.
DEI, DOA: How the defense industry is racing to bury its diversity efforts
Defense primes have rushed to wipe web pages and remove previous claims of "unwavering" commitment to DEI efforts since President Donald Trump has taken office.
Army launching self-propelled howitzer competition in mid-February, after globetrotting evaluation tour
Under the new plan, the service could potentially begin fielding a mix of self-propelled howitzers in 2030, according to Maj. Gen. Glenn Dean.
Navy asking Congress for $5.7B in emergency submarine funding
Most of the money would shore up buys for three Virginia-class subs, while some funding would go to help industry improve its productivity.
EXCLUSIVE: How the Pentagon (quietly) spent $1 billion of inflation relief money
To help fight inflation, the Pentagon was given $1.05 billion to disperse to industry. Now, documents reviewed by Breaking Defense and interviews with key officials reveal how and why certain programs won out.