Breaking Defense
Coverage of Breaking Defense in the Nexus archive.
- USAF Chief Wilsbach on lessons from Iran, T-7 flight and F-35 delays
USAF Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach discussed lessons from Iran, T-7 flight, and F-35 delays in an interview with Breaking Defense, highlighting his key concerns for the Air Force.
- As GOP debates defense spending, Air Force chief pushes for supplemental, $1.5T budget
The Air Force chief, Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, stated that spending cuts in other areas have been made to cover costs related to 'Epic Fury,' emphasizing the need for a supplemental budget this year. GOP debates on defense spending are ongoing, with a focus on a $1.5T budget.
- Germany’s defense industry is evolving. Here’s how firms are trying to tap in.
Germany’s defense industry is evolving, with firms seeking opportunities in the market. Breaking Defense produced a video program examining the past, present, and future of Germany’s defense sector.
- Altitude is not strategy, over Iran or elsewhere
David A. Deptula, dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, criticizes a recent Breaking Defense op-ed discussing the 'air littoral' in the Iran conflict. The article challenges the strategic framing of altitude-related military concepts in the context of Iran.
- Senate Democrats block NDAA amid concerns on Iran War, budget topline
Senate Democrats blocked the NDAA due to concerns over the Iran War and budget topline. Jack Reed suggested settling the budget as a practical step, allowing the legislation to be revived if conditions align.
- Leonardo DRS CEO on ‘nearly insatiable’ demand abroad, using AI and more
Leonardo DRS CEO John Baylouny discusses plans for organic and inorganic growth, highlighting 'nearly insatiable' demand abroad and the use of AI.
- Why DoD, Silicon Valley now are betting on solar power beaming sats
The Department of Defense and Air Force are focusing on Space Operational Energy, planning industry collaborations for solar power beaming satellites. An Air Force spokesperson emphasized future industry days and partnerships.
- EXCLUSIVE: Hegseth creates autonomy czar to manage almost all drone efforts
Hegseth has established an autonomy czar position to oversee drone-related efforts, covering ground vehicles, small air vehicles, and nearly all sea vehicles. The role reports directly to Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg.
- Pentagon seeks to hire ‘hundreds’ of software engineers for 2-year tours
The Pentagon is seeking to hire hundreds of software engineers for 2-year tours through the new War Force effort, which emphasizes attracting AI talent as part of the government-wide Tech Force initiative.
- Israel’s Smart Shooter sees c-UAS demand grow across US military: Exec
Israel’s Smart Shooter is experiencing growing demand for its counter-unmanned aircraft systems (c-UAS) across the US military due to the evolving threat of small drones, according to Smart Shooter VP Scott Thompson.
- How the Pentagon is shaping its next cyber strategy
The Pentagon is advancing AI, cybersecurity, and cyber strategy to strengthen its future force, as detailed in an eBook based on Breaking Defense’s TechNet Cyber 2026 coverage.
- Inside the T-7 Red Hawk: Read our three-part investigation
Breaking Defense's three-part investigation examines the Pentagon's T-7 Red Hawk acquisition program, highlighting its assembly process and potential vulnerabilities.
- Air Force could spend $1.5B, get ‘Doomsday Plane’ data in T-7 engine ‘horse trade’
The U.S. Air Force is considering a $1.5 billion deal involving data from its T-7 engine program and a 'Doomsday Plane' initiative. A Breaking Defense source acknowledges potential benefits but warns the deal may not be favorable for taxpayers unless the Air Force aligns requirements properly.
- EXCLUSIVE: Inside the secret struggles of the Air Force’s T-7 Red Hawk
The Air Force's T-7 Red Hawk training jet faces more issues than previously reported, including weather restrictions and a serious airworthiness risk, according to an investigation by Breaking Defense.
- EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Army’s efforts to jam its own forces — and what it learned
The U.S. Army's red team conducted efforts to jam its own forces during the Ivy Mass exercise, with Breaking Defense embedded to observe. Key insights from the exercise will influence future military tactics and procurement decisions.
- Talking Italian attack helos and skyrocketing air defense demand at the Berlin Air Show
The Berlin Air Show highlighted discussions on Italian attack helicopters and rising air defense demand. Breaking Defense reporters Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo covered Day 2 of the German aerospace expo.
- Safeguarding federally funded innovation: Navigating the new era of research security
A webinar by Breaking Defense explores evolving research security policies to protect federally funded innovation while preserving open scientific collaboration. The focus is on adapting to global competition through updated security measures.
- Brazil plans to buy 20 more Gripen fighters
Brazil plans to purchase 20 additional Gripen fighter jets. The decision stems from a reassessment of Brazil’s air power, as stated by Brazilian air chief Gen. Marcelo Kanitz Damasceno in an interview with Breaking Defense.
- How AI is shaping the future of geospatial intelligence
The article discusses how AI is influencing geospatial intelligence, focusing on adoption, explainability, and new commercial satellite contracts. Breaking Defense's latest eBook compiles reporting from GEOINT 2026 on how intelligence leaders are advancing space-based geospatial intelligence.
- EXCLUSIVE: OMB could use $1.9B in reconciliation to buy foreign-made ships
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) could allocate $1.9 billion in reconciliation funds to purchase foreign-made ships. An OMB official stated that $1.85 billion is designated for procuring assets.