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The US Army just received its first upgraded Javelin launchers. Read more here: https://ow.ly/wrf050Z4LZF
In partnership with the AFCEA DC, the Small Business Breakfast Program is coming up next Weds, May 20th. The event explores how we're accelerating delivery of next-gen capabilities to the US Navy and the Navy's transformation of small business programs. Secure your spot: https://ow.ly/WuAU50Z0esR
The Air Force is speeding up retrofits of the KC-46 tanker’s vision system.
White House wants Pentagon to demo nuclear space power by 2031 https://breakingdefense.com/2026/04/white-house-wants-pentagon-to-demo-nuclear-space-power-by-2031/
BAE Systems trials low-cost counter drone solution for Eurofighter Typhoon https://ow.ly/1jPS50YGtn5
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Homeland defense depends on staying ahead of evolving threats. Jackie Schmoll of Northrop Grumman explains how multi-domain systems across space, air, and ground are shaping the future of defense. Watch now.
Here's how CENTCOM says it's using AI for the operations in Iran
Hegseth: US can sustain fight with Iran for as long as it needs to
Hegseth: No boots on the ground in Iran right now, but “we’re not going to go into the exercise of what we will or will not do.”
USAF Chief of Staff Wilsbach: We must not pass today’s readiness challenges to tomorrow’s airmen.
Ever seen a microreactor transported by a C-17? You have now.
FEATURED READ: Can an Army general with little experience in the digital realm run US Cyber Command and the National Security Agency? Breaking Defense spoke to nine former US cyber officials about the challenges ahead for nominee Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd. https://ow.ly/SbWq50Ye3Ts
Army seeks to award self-propelled howitzer contract by July, prototype request coming soon https://ow.ly/gPzL50Y8Lmn
More US defense contractors are speaking out about President Trump's rebuke of their business practices as quarterly earnings calls kick off this week. Hear more on a new episode of The Weekly Break Out. Underwritten by Leonardo DRS. Full episode out now: https://ow.ly/MvHK50Y5poM
South Korea's Hanwha plans to open a munitions plant at the US Army's Pine Bluff Arsenal to bolster US stockpiles of 155mm artillery shells and other critical munitions, the service said Wednesday. Read Mike Yeo's preview of the lease in December. https://ow.ly/tV7F50Y543P
Go inside the Surface Navy Association's 2026 conference for a look at the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer and a solar-powered maritime drone.
With the boom for solid rocket motors for missiles, a perilous crunch in the supply chain https://ow.ly/H0sv50XWoYy
Most-read stories of 2025 — No. 1: Army secretary says it will be ‘success’ if prime contractor dies on his watch https://ow.ly/4aPw50XKq5a
Most-read stories of 2025 — No. 2: ‘This acquisition is no longer required:’ Defense Health Agency cancels $96M wearable solicitation https://ow.ly/QbEZ50XKpUc
Most-read stories of 2025 — No. 3: AFRICOM chief warns China attempting to ‘replicate’ US assistance as Washington pulls back (May 29) https://ow.ly/F8ko50XKpq1
Most-read stories of 2025 — No. 4: Army ‘considering terminating’ General Dynamics’ oversight of new 155mm production lines (June 30) https://ow.ly/os6b50XK1oY
Most-read stories of 2025 — No. 5: After Thailand’s Gripen combat mission, questions of future sales (July 29) https://ow.ly/us9P50XK1ep
Tune into today's Atlantic Council event with Reps. Mark Messmer and Donald Norcross on America's hypersonic capabilities, moderated by Breaking Defense's own Congress/Industry Reporter Valerie Insinna. Discussion begins at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. https://ow.ly/s4Hh50XGFw7
Navy killing last four ships in Constellation-class frigate program in ‘strategic shift’ https://ow.ly/tW6k50Xy7Uz
IBCS set for full rate production, Polish milestone, Northrop says https://ow.ly/s69c50Xy64W