Pentagon continues to ‘struggle’ with key weapons development timelines: GAO
The watchdog's annual weapons systems assessment revealed new details about high-profile programs, from Air Force One to Army missiles.
Recent DoD changes risk fielding weapons with hidden problems, watchdog warns
Major workforce reductions at DOT&E have led to "action officers" being assigned more programs, programs in warfare areas for which they lack expertise, or both, GAO said.
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Watch experts discuss foreign influence risks, evolving DoD policy, and strategies for balancing security with scientific collaboration.
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.
EDGE Group teams up with Indra to establish weapons manufacturing firm in Spain
The company will focus on “the development, production, and lifecycle support of loitering munitions and smart weapons for Spanish and European defence programmes,” EDGE said.
To field weapons quicker, Pentagon should improve testing and evaluation process: GAO
The office outlines 13 recommendations for the DoD and services that primarily revolve around revising weapon systems' test and evaluation policies to reflect “leading practices” for product development.
Trump announces plan to sell NATO countries weapons for Ukraine
“This is, again, Europeans stepping up. ... This is only the first wave, there will be more,” said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
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Europe’s military advantage depends on sovereign command of the ground truth
As NATO and European governments accelerate investment in space-based intelligence, decision advantage will depend on how quickly sovereign and commercial capabilities can be fused into a trusted operational picture.
Ukraine’s startups want to export to the West, but Kyiv is standing in the way
“Our Western allies are searching for weapons for Ukraine all over the world,” Halyna Yanchenko, a member of Ukraine’s parliament, told Breaking Defense. Yanchenko and others say Kyiv's restrictions are hurting Ukraine's tech sector.
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StrikeShield APS: Game Changing Modular Protection With Lower Risk Of Detection
Rheinmetall’s hybrid solution integrates next-generation active and passive technologies for effective layered defense in a weight and power portfolio that works.
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Key To Army FVL Weapons Systems Development – Modular Open Systems
Bell’s methodology to meet the Army’s Modular Open Systems Approach requirement is enabled by a common digital backbone that will be instantiated on both the V-280 Valor for FLRAA and the Bell 360 Invictus for FARA.
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Protector Takes Flight
The MQ-9B is the latest in a line of highly successful and well-proven remotely piloted aircraft operated by a number of other sophisticated allied air forces, from those of the United States to France to Italy and beyond.
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MQ-9B and Gambit Series: Advancing European Defense Capabilities
GA-ASI will build Gambit aircraft in Europe, partnered with European-based companies, with airframes available for international procurement starting in 2027.
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Hypersonics: Developing And Defending Against Missiles Far Faster Than Sound
Raytheon Technologies is using our broad capabilities to create breakthrough advantages.
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Every Moment Counts In The New Era Of Missile Defense
By digitally designing, integrating, testing and addressing issues long before they can arise in the operations and sustainment environments, we are able to deliver value throughout the life cycle of the product.
NSC Readies Major Overhaul in US Arms Exports
The Trump Administration is putting the final touches on a plan to speed up arms sales to allies, and play catchup to China and Israel in selling armed drones.