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.
European Commission adopts $1.7B work program to ramp up weapons production
The European Defence Industry Programme covers funding for 2026 through 2027 with a first round of calls for proposals opening on the EU’s tender portal starting on Tuesday.
Iran shows the emerging crisis of the US airborne battle management fleet
The aircraft that help orchestrate US air operations are in high demand, short supply and nearing a breaking point while the need for early warning and battle management is growing.
GOP moving forward with new reconciliation bill, with money for defense: Graham
“The purpose of the second reconciliation bill is to make sure there is adequate funding to secure our homeland and to support our men and women in the military who are fighting so bravely," said Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham.
US greenlights over $16B in ’emergency’ radar and missile sales to Middle East
The proposed deals include $8 billion-worth of radars for Kuwait and $8.4 billion in various air defense equipment for the United Arab Emirates.
Gulf nations ‘trying to reach out’ for Ukrainian counter-drone capability
Kyiv’s forces have unique experience in defending against Iranian-made drones, making Ukrainian industry and expertise a hot commodity.
Hegseth confirms potential $200 billion request for Iran operations, but figure ‘could move’
“Obviously it takes … money to kill bad guys so we're going back to Congress and folks there to ensure that we're properly funded for what's been done, for what we may have to do in the future,” said US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
With the Pentagon’s FY27 budget request forthcoming, it’s unclear if it will hit $1.5 trillion
The Trump administration has not disclosed if that figure will be spread between the base budget and supplemental for operations against Iran.
Israel’s defense industry accelerates production amid multi-front war
"The decisions we made to expand and accelerate production lines in Israel before the operation will now allow us to take production rates to the next level," said Israeli MoD Director General Amir Baram.
How US military space operators are likely aiding the fight in Iran
While senior officials have offered praise with few details, experts told Breaking Defense space ops likely include jamming or spoofing satellite communications.
UK Navy buys 20 USVs to act as unmanned ‘proving ground’
The Ministry of Defence declined to say if the new vessels could be deployed soon to aid Iran-related maritime operations.
UAE fights off outsized share of Iranian attacks, pulls back on sharing interception rates
One expert said the UAE may have shifted its public messaging strategy for "operational security" reasons.
CENTCOM confirms six dead in tanker crash in Iraq, as Iran conflict approaches third week
“The incident occurred over friendly territory in Western Iraq while the crew was on a combat mission, and, again, was not the result … of hostile or friendly fire,” Gen. Dan Caine said today.
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.