The AI aircraft debate rages, but both sides are wrong
In the debate of AI versus human pilots, ULA's Tory Bruno considers a compromise where AI supports warfighters rather than replace them.
Army wants to buy one million drones over next two to three years
This uptick in drone acquisition will be possible through a new pilot program, called SkyFoundry, an initiative headed by Army Material Command, an Army Spokesperson told Breaking Defense.
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America must adopt a Sixth Domain of warfare doctrine
The Sixth Domain is not defined by geography. It’s a new kind of conflict in which autonomy and networked systems allow thousand-dollar consumer electronics to destroy multi-million-dollar conventional weapons systems.
Turkey’s STM debuts multi-role support ship model in Malaysia
STM said the vessel is designed to “support amphibious operations” through armored unit transportation, to deliver logistical support and can be used for search and rescue operations.
With UAVs, air defenses and a full-sized, modified tank, Russian firms make splash inside IDEX 2025
At the previous edition of IDEX, which took place in early 2023 and just a few months after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russian companies were not listed as official exhibitors and relegated to a separate outdoor pavilion.
New Biden MTCR policy will free long-range missile tech, space launcher sales to key allies, partners
The new guidance "strengthens the U.S. ability to deter our adversaries, expands U.S. exports .... and broadens the scope of future space partnerships with U.S. allies and partners," one recent Biden official told Breaking Defense.
Pentagon on the hunt for cheap, one-way drones
“We have no cap on the number of vendors involved," a DIU spokesperson said.
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Answering the demand signal to move faster, field sooner, iterate continuously
As threats rapidly evolve, digital engineering, manufacturing capacity and robust supply chains are critical to meeting challenges.
The next president must lead on missile defense
In this op-ed, Matthew Costlow argues that the next president should turn their attention, and the budget, to homeland missile defense.
Army wants ideas for new large drone for reconnaissance and attack missions
The service wants information on Group 4 or 5 drone designs that can carry a range of sensors, and also launch new weapons like the developmental launched effects.
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IAI Bolsters its Maritime Capabilities
By offering unique solutions tailored to the operational needs of global markets, IAI considers its maritime activity a key growth driver for the future.
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“The Watched Pot Still Boils” – Expeditionary & Survivable C4I
Part 1 of a narrative series illustrating how America’s armed forces might use technology to accomplish their most demanding missions.
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Why enterprise IT modernization matters now – and how to “delight by design”
Do more with less: streamline workflows, reduce duplication, invest upfront to save long-term.
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The Army National Guard Needs Gray Eagle
Army National Guard units are an essential part of the Total Force. They need the same equipment, too.
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UK Protector leads MQ-9B development in Europe
The Royal Air Force is set to become the world’s first operational user of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, the world’s most advanced medium-altitude, long-endurance RPAS.
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Versatile multi-domain MQ-9B SeaGuardian has revolutionized anti-submarine warfare
The first unmanned aerial system of its kind that can search the ocean surface and the depths in support of naval intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
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New UAS And Tech Will Dominate A New Era In Air Warfare
Unmanned aircraft have changed warfare, security operations and much more in their first decades of widespread use. As the nature of war evolves, GA-ASI’s aircraft and systems will be ready to evolve too and lead the way into new counter-air roles– and beyond.