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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
December 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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
December 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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
December 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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
December 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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
December 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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
December 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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
November 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
IBCS set for full rate production, Polish milestone, Northrop says https://ow.ly/s69c50Xy64W
Army asks industry for c-UAS parts, eyes potential small drone interceptor program https://ow.ly/2AeE50Xy5S3
November 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Army asks industry for c-UAS parts, eyes potential small drone interceptor program https://ow.ly/2AeE50Xy5S3
F-35 walkaround tour and key takeaways from the Dubai Airshow https://ow.ly/g86v50XxR98
November 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
F-35 walkaround tour and key takeaways from the Dubai Airshow https://ow.ly/g86v50XxR98
EXCLUSIVE: The US Army is embarking on the largest procurement overhaul in years to reshape how it buys weapons. From six new acquisition branches across the country to a fresh innovation office, Breaking Defense has new details about what's changing. https://ow.ly/NCBE50XquXF
November 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
EXCLUSIVE: The US Army is embarking on the largest procurement overhaul in years to reshape how it buys weapons. From six new acquisition branches across the country to a fresh innovation office, Breaking Defense has new details about what's changing. https://ow.ly/NCBE50XquXF
BREAKING: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rolled out a slew of updates to Pentagon acquisition in an address Friday, declaring its sprawling requirements process dead and calling on defense companies to speed up or lose business. This story is developing. https://ow.ly/nJL750XoFcT
November 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
BREAKING: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rolled out a slew of updates to Pentagon acquisition in an address Friday, declaring its sprawling requirements process dead and calling on defense companies to speed up or lose business. This story is developing. https://ow.ly/nJL750XoFcT
Turkey’s TAI, UK’s BAE Systems join forces for collaborative drone ‘opportunities’ https://ow.ly/kTC450XozQO
November 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Turkey’s TAI, UK’s BAE Systems join forces for collaborative drone ‘opportunities’ https://ow.ly/kTC450XozQO
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to unveil major changes to how the US military buys weapons and vehicles. Here's what you need to know ahead of his speech to industry this afternoon. https://ow.ly/HAg350XosoM
November 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to unveil major changes to how the US military buys weapons and vehicles. Here's what you need to know ahead of his speech to industry this afternoon. https://ow.ly/HAg350XosoM
New series: Check out the first part of Breaking Defense's roundtable discussion on how the Pentagon is using artificial intelligence. AI Defense Paradigm Video post underwritten by RAFT. https://ow.ly/txCB50Xh0ie
October 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
New series: Check out the first part of Breaking Defense's roundtable discussion on how the Pentagon is using artificial intelligence. AI Defense Paradigm Video post underwritten by RAFT. https://ow.ly/txCB50Xh0ie
Breaking Defense is proud to stand with other defense trade publications for press freedom. Full statement: https://ow.ly/vV0X50Xc5EJ
October 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Breaking Defense is proud to stand with other defense trade publications for press freedom. Full statement: https://ow.ly/vV0X50Xc5EJ
The second B-21 Raider was delivered to the #USAF on Thursday — a milestone in deploying the service’s next-generation stealth bomber. The Air Force plans to acquire at least 100 Raiders. 👉 breakingdefense.com/tag/b-21-rai...
📷: U.S. Air Force/Todd Schannuth
#B21 #Defense #Aerospace #Military
📷: U.S. Air Force/Todd Schannuth
#B21 #Defense #Aerospace #Military
September 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The second B-21 Raider was delivered to the #USAF on Thursday — a milestone in deploying the service’s next-generation stealth bomber. The Air Force plans to acquire at least 100 Raiders. 👉 breakingdefense.com/tag/b-21-rai...
📷: U.S. Air Force/Todd Schannuth
#B21 #Defense #Aerospace #Military
📷: U.S. Air Force/Todd Schannuth
#B21 #Defense #Aerospace #Military
Golden Dome will start by reusing and repurposing existing equipment, but companies are already looking ahead. Watch The Break Out to learn more.
🎥 youtu.be/ZH3eN_EvNa8?... [6 minutes, 4 seconds]
#GoldenDome #Paris #TheWeeklyBreakOut
🎥 youtu.be/ZH3eN_EvNa8?... [6 minutes, 4 seconds]
#GoldenDome #Paris #TheWeeklyBreakOut
July 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Golden Dome will start by reusing and repurposing existing equipment, but companies are already looking ahead. Watch The Break Out to learn more.
🎥 youtu.be/ZH3eN_EvNa8?... [6 minutes, 4 seconds]
#GoldenDome #Paris #TheWeeklyBreakOut
🎥 youtu.be/ZH3eN_EvNa8?... [6 minutes, 4 seconds]
#GoldenDome #Paris #TheWeeklyBreakOut
Golden Dome is going to involve a bunch of the industry players. See how some companies are positioning themselves to get in on the plans. 🎥 Catch the entire episode here: youtu.be/ZH3eN_EvNa8?... [6 minutes, 4 seconds]
#GoldenDome #Paris #TheWeeklyBreakOut
#GoldenDome #Paris #TheWeeklyBreakOut
July 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Golden Dome is going to involve a bunch of the industry players. See how some companies are positioning themselves to get in on the plans. 🎥 Catch the entire episode here: youtu.be/ZH3eN_EvNa8?... [6 minutes, 4 seconds]
#GoldenDome #Paris #TheWeeklyBreakOut
#GoldenDome #Paris #TheWeeklyBreakOut
NATO nations largely agreed to spend 5% GDP on defense. Hear what NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has to say. [57 seconds]
🎥 youtu.be/vuHtc7w3c8o [6 minutes, 35 seconds]
#NATO #NATOSummit #GDP #TheWeeklyBreakOut
🎥 youtu.be/vuHtc7w3c8o [6 minutes, 35 seconds]
#NATO #NATOSummit #GDP #TheWeeklyBreakOut
July 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
NATO nations largely agreed to spend 5% GDP on defense. Hear what NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has to say. [57 seconds]
🎥 youtu.be/vuHtc7w3c8o [6 minutes, 35 seconds]
#NATO #NATOSummit #GDP #TheWeeklyBreakOut
🎥 youtu.be/vuHtc7w3c8o [6 minutes, 35 seconds]
#NATO #NATOSummit #GDP #TheWeeklyBreakOut
In this week's episode of The Break Out, Ashley Roque explains America's involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.
🎥 For the full episode: vimeo.com/1095918576/6... [6 minutes, 28 seconds]
#OperationMidnightHammer #Trump #TheWeeklyBreakOut
🎥 For the full episode: vimeo.com/1095918576/6... [6 minutes, 28 seconds]
#OperationMidnightHammer #Trump #TheWeeklyBreakOut
June 30, 2025 at 2:41 PM
In this week's episode of The Break Out, Ashley Roque explains America's involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.
🎥 For the full episode: vimeo.com/1095918576/6... [6 minutes, 28 seconds]
#OperationMidnightHammer #Trump #TheWeeklyBreakOut
🎥 For the full episode: vimeo.com/1095918576/6... [6 minutes, 28 seconds]
#OperationMidnightHammer #Trump #TheWeeklyBreakOut
This week is the NATO summit, and we're expecting eyes to be on the Middle East, Ukraine and increasing defense spending.
🎥For the full episode: vimeo.com/1095918576/6... [6 minutes, 28 seconds]
#TheWeeklyBreakOut #NATO #MiddleEast #Ukraine
🎥For the full episode: vimeo.com/1095918576/6... [6 minutes, 28 seconds]
#TheWeeklyBreakOut #NATO #MiddleEast #Ukraine
June 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
This week is the NATO summit, and we're expecting eyes to be on the Middle East, Ukraine and increasing defense spending.
🎥For the full episode: vimeo.com/1095918576/6... [6 minutes, 28 seconds]
#TheWeeklyBreakOut #NATO #MiddleEast #Ukraine
🎥For the full episode: vimeo.com/1095918576/6... [6 minutes, 28 seconds]
#TheWeeklyBreakOut #NATO #MiddleEast #Ukraine
What could the potentially successful Chinese satellite refueling mission mean for the future of space operations? Space reporter @thitch.bsky.social lays it out.
🎥 For the full episode: vimeo.com/1095918576/6... [6 minutes, 28 seconds]
#TheWeeklyBreakOut #satellite #SpaceOps #China
🎥 For the full episode: vimeo.com/1095918576/6... [6 minutes, 28 seconds]
#TheWeeklyBreakOut #satellite #SpaceOps #China
June 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
What could the potentially successful Chinese satellite refueling mission mean for the future of space operations? Space reporter @thitch.bsky.social lays it out.
🎥 For the full episode: vimeo.com/1095918576/6... [6 minutes, 28 seconds]
#TheWeeklyBreakOut #satellite #SpaceOps #China
🎥 For the full episode: vimeo.com/1095918576/6... [6 minutes, 28 seconds]
#TheWeeklyBreakOut #satellite #SpaceOps #China
As the Paris Air Show winds down, we’re sharing one last look at the sights from Le Bourget. Before the industry clears out and the public days begin, check out our final gallery of photos capturing the energy and innovation of Day 4.
*Coverage underwritten by RTX.com
#ParisAirShow #PAS25
*Coverage underwritten by RTX.com
#ParisAirShow #PAS25
June 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM
As the Paris Air Show winds down, we’re sharing one last look at the sights from Le Bourget. Before the industry clears out and the public days begin, check out our final gallery of photos capturing the energy and innovation of Day 4.
*Coverage underwritten by RTX.com
#ParisAirShow #PAS25
*Coverage underwritten by RTX.com
#ParisAirShow #PAS25
Experience the thrill of the #ParisAirShow from a new angle! Breaking Defense’s Bartosz Głowacki captured stunning shots of aircraft soaring above Le Bourget. Don’t miss this exclusive gallery showcasing the energy and precision of the aerial displays.
*Coverage underwritten by RTX.com
#PAS25
*Coverage underwritten by RTX.com
#PAS25
June 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Experience the thrill of the #ParisAirShow from a new angle! Breaking Defense’s Bartosz Głowacki captured stunning shots of aircraft soaring above Le Bourget. Don’t miss this exclusive gallery showcasing the energy and precision of the aerial displays.
*Coverage underwritten by RTX.com
#PAS25
*Coverage underwritten by RTX.com
#PAS25