The latest from EDGE Group and an interview with Aselsan’s CEO: Middle East Defense Digest [Video]
Breaking Defense's Agnes Helou runs down the latest from the Middle East after Israel's attack on Qatar. Then she speaks to the CEO of Aselsan.
Is it time to bet on a government shutdown? [Video]
In the latest edition of the Congressional Roundup, Aaron Mehta walks you through the state of play around a government shutdown.
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Constantly evolving aerial threats demand training that adapts accordingly
With potential adversaries no longer predictable, training must move beyond just live exercises and flight simulators.
About that ‘tension’ with Qatar, and refueling on orbit: AFA day 3 [Video]
On day three of AFA, a senior Air Force official acknowledged the US didn't see Israel's strike in Qatar coming.
An ICBM update and Space Force in focus: AFA day 2 [Video]
Things that go into orbit led the news at day two of the AFA conference.
Speeches by Meink, Allvin headline AFA day 1 [Video]
The Breaking Defense team walks you through the biggest news from day one of the conference.
AFA preview: Air Force leadership faces an uncertain future
Breaking Defense's Aaron Mehta and Michael Marrow walk you through what you need to know as the annual AFA conference kicks off.
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An autonomy blueprint is essential to keep legacy platforms relevant in modern warfare
It’s about improving existing platforms with autonomy, and applying AI, edge computing, quantum encryption, and sensor fusion.
Rep. Ken Calvert on Golden Dome and the ‘Department of War’ renaming [Video]
Watch the second part of Breaking Defense's one-on-one interview with the chairman of the House Appropriations defense subcommittee.
Rep. Ken Calvert on his plan to avoid a shutdown and the FY26 budget path [Video]
Watch Breaking Defense's one-on-one interview with the chairman of the House Appropriations defense subcommittee.
What’s on the to-do list for Congress as it returns to DC [Video]
With Congress coming back, Valerie Insinna walks you through the short-term steps lawmakers are expected to take on their quest for a defense budget.
On the ground at Turkey’s arms expo: The Middle East Defense Digest [VIDEO]
Agnes Helou takes you on a tour of the IDEF 2025 show floor. Then she interviews the CEO of Turkish Aerospace Industries.
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Next-generation KC-390 Millennium expands multimission options for air forces
The jet-powered transport’s speed, survivability and multi-mission agility position it as a viable option to the C-130 for the US and NATO allies.
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Next steps for FLRAA MV-75, from the Army and Bell program leaders
Discussing the MV-75 FLRAA program objectives and how they align with the Army's modernization strategy.
The Break Out: Palantir’s new pot of money and the launch of SMD [Video]
In this week's episode, we dive into what looks like a new contracting strategy out of the Army and look to the latest from Alabama.
How Senate appropriators helped out the Pentagon: The Congressional Roundup [Video]
Breaking Defense's Valerie Insinna walks you through key decisions from the Senate Appropriations Committee's defense markup.
Regional sales and ASFAT’s CEO on his expansion plans: Middle East Defense Digest [Video]
In this first edition of the Middle East Defense Digest, Agnes Helou walks you through some recent weapons deals in the region before interviewing ASFAT CEO Mustafa Ilbas.