Israel eyes dozens of new jets in airpower upgrade
This week on The Break Out, Israel just signaled a notable expansion of air power, and we walk the show floor of the Modern Day Marine conference.
Project Freedom unlikely to pay off in Strait of Hormuz right away, analysts say
CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper told reporters today that six Iranian small boats were destroyed by US forces as the operation began.
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.
US clears $8.6 billion arms sales to Middle East countries, ‘waiving’ congressional review
The possible deals include three countries buying APKWS, and Qatar could be purchasing more Patriot interceptors.
Israel buying more F-35s, F-15IAs fighter jets, Netanyahu announces
Details are still to come, but Israel plans to buy 25 each of Lockheed Martin's F-35 and the Israeli version of Boeing's F-15EX.
Israel delivers Tamir interceptors to US Marine Corps for MRIC program
The MRIC centers around Israel’s famed Iron Dome and uses a truck-mounted Iron Dome launcher with Tamir interceptors.
Buoyed by European rearmament boost, global military spending jumps to $2.89 trillion
While Europe saw a 14 percent increase in defense spending, US expenditure declined by 7.5 percent.
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Israel’s new automatic Roem howitzer used for first time in combat
The new artillery system is fully automatic and capable of firing at a rate of 6-8 rounds per minute, up to 40km in distance.
US can intercept any Iran-linked ship globally, Caine says
“The joint force, through operations and activities in other areas of responsibility, like the Pacific area of responsibility, under the command of Adm. [Samuel] Paparo, will actively pursue any Iranian flagged vessel or any vessel attempting to provide material support to Iran,” said Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine.
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.
Israel to ramp up production of Arrow interceptors
The announcement came before the US and Iran came to what has turned out to be a shaky ceasefire, one that didn't restrain Israel from striking targets in Lebanon.
As 2-week ceasefire takes hold, Pentagon touts ‘decisive military victory’
“We've destroyed Iran's defense industrial base, their ability to reconstitute those capabilities for years to come,” said Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine.
Greece inks $750M deal with Israel for Elbit’s PULS Rocket Artillery Systems
Greece and Israel have become increasingly close partners in the Eastern Mediterranean in recent years.
Villagers in South Lebanon hang on to hope and their homes as war continues
“My house is my only shelter, and I don’t want to leave it,” one villager told Breaking Defense.
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.