EXCLUSIVE: OMB could use $1.9B in reconciliation to buy foreign-made ships
“The fact is, no one spends $1.85 billion studying something. That money is there for procurement of assets,” an OMB official told Breaking Defense in an interview.
How the US, allies and adversaries see the future of drone wingmen
In the third video focused on manned-unmanned teaming, we trace how the concept has evolved inside the US defense industry and among other militaries across the globe.
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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.
HASC $1.15T defense policy bill takes aim at industrial base challenges
The bill authorizes multiyear procurement of critical munitions, the F-35 and the Arleigh Burke destroyer.
Ground robots in Latvia and the history of manned-unmanned teaming
This week on The Break Out, we travel to eastern Europe for drone testing with NATO troops before briefly reviewing the history of unmanned systems.
Lockheed breaks ground on new THAAD interceptor plant
"These aren't just ideas or papers going back and forth,” Lockheed CEO Jim Taiclet said of the Pentagon's munitions ramp. “We know it's going to be good, and we know it's going to happen.”
Inside Sen. Ted Budd’s plan to boost airpower, pilot retention
North Carolina Sen. Ted Budd explains why he recently introduced three bills intended to boost US fighter inventory and improve pilot retention.
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.
Pentagon considers restoring Army aviation cuts
Pentagon reporter Ashley Roque shares three things to know about the U.S. Army's latest aviation plans.
Hurst nominated as full Pentagon comptroller
He has been ‘performing the duties’ since August 2025 and oversaw the crafting and rollout of the $1.5 billion defense request for 2027.
Pentagon CTO wants to give vendors ‘fast’ decisions on buying tech
“The way I've approached this — knowing how smaller companies work — is fast yeses and fast nos. The worst thing for a small company is to be dragged through a multi-year process,” Pentagon CTO Emil Michael said.
Congressional funding concerns about a new nuclear cruise missile
Why one key lawmaker says he's 'troubled' by Energy Department plans to produce a special warhead on schedule.
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In contested seas, autonomy must anticipate, not just navigate
As missions stretch farther and comms grow less reliable, predictive software could become the edge that keeps missions afloat.
Why humans are staying in the loop with loyal wingman drones
In the second part of a new video series focused on manned-unmanned teaming, the panelists talk about the benefits, and risks, of relying on unmanned systems.
Special ops leader says Maduro mission set ‘new standard’
Special Operations Command head Adm. Frank Bradley used a keynote address at SOF Week to laud the “most sophisticated” joint operation special ops have ever conducted.
Shield AI tapped to integrate autonomous software on LUCAS drone
The company says it will integrate its Hivemind software on the drones, with plans to demo its swarming capability later this year.
Diving into Golden Dome’s new pricetag, plus winning the Army’s network wars
This week on The Break Out, we review the latest tensions over Golden Dome's forecasted costs before visiting Colorado where special forces and infantry linked up for a novel exercise at Fort Carson.