Saab shares ‘detailed information’ on Gripen with Canada as part of ‘dual fleet’ pitch
Amid strained relations between the US and Canada, Saab is positioning its fighter as an alternative to American-made F-35s.
Airbus, Singapore gains certification for A330 MRTT automatic air-to-air refueling
An Airbus official added that other countries, including Canada, have expressed interest in the capability.
presented by
Automation vs autonomy: What will shape the future of battlefield drones?
While humans must stay in the loop for kinetic decisions, empowering drones to operate autonomously is a force multiplier.
Breaking Defense’s 5 most-clicked stories of 2025
From an Army leader's harsh warning to AFRICOM's worries, here are a few stories that broke out of containment this year.
Thailand to acquire Israel’s IAI Barak MX Air Defense System
IAI President and CEO Boaz Levy called the deal a "significant milestone for IAI in East Asia, with Thailand being a key and influential country in the region."
Saab secures $550M Gripen E/F order for Thailand
The Swedish parliament, Riksdagen, has also given the government authority to enter into an agreement with Thailand on up to 12 new Gripens and additional air defense systems.
Sweden says Thailand set to seal next Saab JAS 39 Gripen deal
Still, a Swedish official told Breaking Defense that any deal won't be finalized until the ink is dry during an expected signing ceremony.
On-demand webinar: Research security in an era of global competition
Watch experts discuss foreign influence risks, evolving DoD policy, and strategies for balancing security with scientific collaboration.
After Thailand’s Gripen combat mission, questions of future sales
Thailand and Cambodia appear to have halted hostilities, which raised eyebrows in the Gripen's homeland of Sweden.
Thailand to acquire first tranche of four Gripen E/Fs, KAI seals deals for 12 more FA-50s for Philippines
For Thailand, the new Gripens will be equipped with the Raven ES-05 Active Electronically Scanned Array radar, Infra-Red Search and Track systems and datalinks.
Thailand’s air force supports buying Gripen fighters over F-16
Saab called it a "positive" step but cautioned that the government will have the final procurement say.
Across the Indo-Pacific, militaries scramble to put more submarines in the water
Several US allies in the region have launched new subs this year, and others are making plans to buy them, reflecting a long-standing focus on undersea warfare that is only intensifying.
How the Pentagon is shaping its next cyber strategy
Drawing on Breaking Defense's TechNet Cyber 2026 coverage, this eBook examines how the Pentagon is advancing AI, cybersecurity, and cyber strategy to strengthen the future force.
State Department Clears Israeli King Stallions, Javelins for Thailand
The announcement of the potential sale come as the Israeli government is sending signals to Washington that any renewed deal with Iran should come with more arms for Israel, including items not normally sold to allies.
Army’s SFAB Trainers Go Head To Head With Chinese in Asia, Africa
Brig. Gen. Curtis Taylor acknowledged that in the Indo-Pacific, “it’s clear that we are in competition with China in every country that we’re going to.”
Adm. Davidson: China Assaults International Order
The most profound change resulting from China’s military modernization has been in its space capabilities. Back in 2000 China only had 10 satellites in orbit, and this year it will launch more satellites than any other nation on the planet.
Will Trump’s Halt To US-South Korean Exercises Work? Remember The Vietnam Bombing Halt
President Trump announced that the United States would stop flying bombers over South Korea and suspend exercises there to facilitate diplomatic negotiations with North Korea. This echoes President Johnson’s March 1968 decision to halt the bombing of most of North Vietnam, also done to encourage negotiations. In 1968 the effort succeeded, at least in the short […]