Army’s tech chief talks autonomy, acquisition and the future of drones
CTO Alex Miller sits down with Breaking Defense's Carley Welch to discuss the Army's unmanned initiatives.
How Hegseth envisions a new Autonomous Warfare Command
The Pentagon wants to combine drone procurement and operations under a new command, but Congress will have a say.
What the Pentagon is testing along the US-Mexico border
A brief overview of high-tech plans along the southern border as FY27 funding hangs in the balance.
Why the Army wants to deploy nuclear microreactors on US bases
The ambitious energy plan raises several unanswered questions.
How the Army benefits from diverse interceptors, plus a window into modernization
The chief of the Army's Space and Missile Defense Command shares more from our recent interview in Huntsville, Ala.
How the Army balances Patriot priorities and approaches Golden Dome
A brief chat with the chief of the Army's Space and Missile Defense Command.
How ITAR concerns are affecting US defense sales abroad
US arms-sale regulations are causing some European firms to reassess their approach toward military modernization.
How the Pentagon plans to help mitigate industry concerns over critical mineral EO
An executive order on sourcing critical minerals could shake up supply chains for industry.
What to expect from the US at the 2026 NATO summit
Here are a few things we're monitoring during this week's alliance summit in Turkey.
Why the Pentagon is in a hurry to spend $152 billion
The department has already issued guidance to its program offices on how to spend the money before the deadline hits.
Why Trump invoked the Defense Production Act now
“It’s a way for us to communicate and leverage industry,” said Michael Cadenazzi, the assistant secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy.
3 things to know about delayed US arms sales to allies
“The bottom line is the US is becoming less dependable as a supplier," one analyst said.
Pentagon considers restoring Army aviation cuts
Pentagon reporter Ashley Roque shares three things to know about the U.S. Army's latest aviation plans.
The Pentagon wants 10,000 small cruise missiles. Here’s who is making them.
Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta explains the newest Pentagon munitions push.