European next-gen GCAP fighter program pushes ahead with $6.1 billion contract
After the collapse of rival European fighter program FCAS, the new infusion means GCAP's future "has never been more assured," a program official said.
In Defence Investment Plan preview, Britain bets big on drones, ‘hybrid’ navy
The Ministry of Defence has said the plan will pursue at least six "hybrid" warships designed to work with unmanned systems in the air and at sea.
On-demand webinar: Research security in an era of global competition
Watch experts discuss foreign influence risks, evolving DoD policy, and strategies for balancing security with scientific collaboration.
With new Paris office, UAE’s EDGE Group sees Europe as ‘next large market’: CEO
EDGE CEO Hamad Al Marar told Breaking Defense the company is seeing high demand for its tech after it played a role in defending the United Arab Emirates from Iranian attacks.
Israeli MoD cries foul as Israeli booths ‘boarded up’ at Eurosatory defense show
The booths of some smaller Israeli firms are hidden behind temporary walls here, while spaces for larger companies are open but mostly devoid of weapons systems.
British defense secretary, Armed Forces minister resign over defense funding
John Healey said lack of sufficient funding in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan could endanger UK security.
After the fall of FCAS fighter, Germany eyes ‘realistic’ future projects with France
After years of squabbles over the development of the sixth-gen fighter jet, the centerpiece of the projected $115 billion effort, Berlin said the companies involved “cannot reach an agreement.”
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Golden Dome-style missile shield could cost up to $1.2T over 20 years, CBO estimates
The Congressional Budget Office said it was "impossible" to get a true cost for Golden Dome, as DoD hasn't revealed details about its envisioned architecture.
Navy’s Cahill nominated for SWO boss, Air Force’s Tulley for AMC
Rear Adm. Joseph Cahill is currently the commander of Naval Surface Forces Atlantic.
US greenlights over $16B in ’emergency’ radar and missile sales to Middle East
The proposed deals include $8 billion-worth of radars for Kuwait and $8.4 billion in various air defense equipment for the United Arab Emirates.
3,000 strikes, 43 ships hit: US operations against Iran by the numbers
The US says it has hit more than 3,000 targets, while Iran has retaliated by launching attacks on a dozen countries.
How the Pentagon is shaping its next cyber strategy
Drawing on Breaking Defense's TechNet Cyber 2026 coverage, this eBook examines how the Pentagon is advancing AI, cybersecurity, and cyber strategy to strengthen the future force.
Hegseth labels Anthropic a supply chain ‘risk,’ after Trump orders gov to ditch AI firm
Anthropic had refused a Pentagon ultimatum to lift internal policies safeguarding against the use of its AI for lethal autonomous weapons or for mass domestic surveillance.
AI giant Anthropic says it ‘cannot in good conscience’ agree to Pentagon demands
The Pentagon has threatened to deem the AI firm a supply chain risk, something CEO Dario Amodei says is contradictory.
Future of military AI in Saudi Arabia: AI-enhanced, or AI-native?
A Saudi official raised the key question during a panel at the World Defense Show outside Riyadh.
‘BEWARE’: Trump order demands some defense firms halt paying dividends, buying back stock
The executive order says future contracts should be written so that the Pentagon can enforce the mandates, including a cap on executive pay, during periods of "underperformance."