Strait of Hormuz escort missions would ‘exceed’ Navy’s capacity, CNO says
President Donald Trump had floated the idea of a naval escort months ago, but Adm. Daryl Caudle said today it would be a "very challenging mission."
Golden Dome-style missile shield could cost up to $1.2T over 20 years, CBO estimates
The Congressional Budget Office said it was "impossible" to get a true cost for Golden Dome, as DoD hasn't revealed details about its envisioned architecture.
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.
Golden Dome czar signals space-based interceptors not guaranteed, as DoD weighs cost
"If boost-phase intercept from space is not affordable and scalable, we will not produce it, because we have other options to get after it," said Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein.
Hegseth fires Army’s top officer, Gen. Randy George
A Defense Department official confirmed a report that George has been asked to step down by Hegseth.
Industry bullish on DoC draft license process for novel space activities
The Office of Space Commerce certification process would be voluntary for industry, due to the fact that congressional authorization would be required for the imposition of any new regulations.
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.
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Voyager is fortifying the U.S. Defense supply chain
Answering the Pentagon’s call to bolster defense industrial base.
Defense companies to quadruple production of ‘exquisite’ weapons: Trump
It's unclear whether President Donald Trump's meeting with defense executives at the White House pushes munitions production beyond previously-announced agreements.
Defense execs invited to White House to talk munition production amid Iran strikes
While Gen. Dan Caine said the US has "sufficient precision munitions for the task at hand," lawmakers are considering a high-dollar supplemental infusion to backfill missile supplies.
Israel says it struck more than 500 targets in Iran with 200 warplanes
The US and Israel together launched a surprise, "massive" attack on sites throughout Iran beginning early Saturday.
US, Israel launch ‘massive and ongoing operation’ inside Iran
"We're going to destroy their missiles and [raze] their missile industry to the ground. It will be totally again obliterated. We're going to annihilate their Navy," said US President Donald Trump.
Hegseth labels Anthropic a supply chain ‘risk,’ after Trump orders gov to ditch AI firm
Anthropic had refused a Pentagon ultimatum to lift internal policies safeguarding against the use of its AI for lethal autonomous weapons or for mass domestic surveillance.
The space supply chain is getting stretched. Here’s how it could impact the Pentagon’s plans.
Two major trade groups are working on studies to scope the supply chain issues, hone in on the most pressing problems, and identify early mitigation strategies.
Forthcoming US arm sales changes leave unanswered questions
As Trump administration officials work through a laundry list of possible changes, Canada is retreating from its dependence on US weapons.
Canada is still interested in Golden Dome. What can it bring – and how could it fall apart?
“Those [Golden Dome] conversations are ongoing, and we will only participate if it is right for both parties,” a spokesperson with Canada’s Minister of Defense told Breaking Defense.