The push to give dismounted forces direct access to LEO and MEO networks
Accessibility in the field is critical to supporting troops without tethering them to vehicles or command posts.
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The Pentagon wants a massive new military base. Where will it go?
A nationwide search for a new installation and a sweeping base-hardening initiative are taking shape inside the Defense Department.
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A leap in drone range and payloads come from a battery with different chemistry
Lithium-metal batteries are one way to break the weight and endurance limits of today’s unmanned systems.
What now? Budget fight, Hegseth impeachment on deck for defense-focused lawmakers after midterms
Republicans now have a small window to advance defense funding priorities before Democrats take control of Capitol Hill.
The defense show circuit keeps rolling, plus Jimmy Stewart goes to war
The Breakout previews a busy week overseas and takes a closer look at the Hollywood star who became an Air Force general.
Qatar’s domestic weapons, Turkey’s drone arsenal and the Mecca pact’s next test
Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou breaks down efforts by Turkey and Gulf nations to bolster their defense capabilities amid ongoing regional instability.
3 congressional races that matter for defense
Several lawmakers with major influence over defense policy and spending are fighting for their political futures.
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Processor upgrades enable computing at the edge
Avoiding vendor lock and providing more room for sensors and upgrades are critical considerations.
How General Atomics views Europe’s unmanned future
In this fireside chat, Dave Alexander of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems talks through his company's strategy for the European market.
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A more flexible way to defend maneuver forces from drones that doesn’t tie them down
Short-range air defense that is designed to move and adapt regardless of vehicle.
What’s haunting the Pentagon this Halloween?
Three special guests, and Mark, share a few frightening mysteries from their beats — from the dangers of war in space to the intricacies of upgrading America's nuclear weapons.
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The new must-have capabilities for drones
Electronic warfare, GPS denial, and battlefield attrition are driving new requirements for small UAS.
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Precision at scale: APKWS counters the threat
APKWS® laser‑guidance kit provides reliable precision‑guided munitions across missions and platforms, delivered quickly to meet evolving operational demands.
Army’s tech chief talks autonomy, acquisition and the future of drones
CTO Alex Miller sits down with Breaking Defense's Carley Welch to discuss the Army's unmanned initiatives.
Drones take over AUSA, plus the Army’s plan to bring in new vendors
Drones and counter-drone tech dominated the show as the Army implements new ways to keep industry competing.
Hegseth talks autonomy at AUSA, a key show focus
Autonomy was top of mind at AUSA 2026, including in a keynote address by the secretary of defense.
Army doubles down on autonomy, stakes out Indo-Pacific role: AUSA Day 2
From a newly redesignated command to long-range fires in the Pacific, Army leaders laid out where they see the service fitting into the future fight.