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Air Warfare

Netherlands eyes more JASSM weapons for F-35, discloses ASW frigate delivery delay

By Tim Martin

Land Warfare

‘Have to be very careful’: Special ops head calls for combat AI ‘reality check’

Adm. Frank Bradley told the audience at SOF Week that before unleashing "violence," humans must be in the loop.

By Andrew White

How drones can navigate without GPS

Absolute positioning is critical in contested and denied environments.

By Breaking Defense

Space

DAF study finds new space launch site ‘probably’ required

Lt. Gen. David Miller, Space Force deputy for Strategy, Plans, Programs and Requirements, said on Tuesday that the service alone is looking at some 1,000 launches between fiscal 2027 and 2031.

By Theresa Hitchens

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Pentagon, Networks & Digital Warfare

Pentagon CTO wants to give vendors ‘fast’ decisions on buying tech

“The way I've approached this — knowing how smaller companies work — is fast yeses and fast nos. The worst thing for a small company is to be dragged through a multi-year process,” Pentagon CTO Emil Michael said.

By Carley Welch

Congress

Congressional funding concerns about a new nuclear cruise missile

Why one key lawmaker says he's 'troubled' by Energy Department plans to produce a special warhead on schedule.

By Breaking Defense Video

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We review the latest tensions over Golden Dome's forecasted costs before visiting Colorado where special forces and infantry linked up for a novel exercise at Fort Carson.

Naval Warfare

Naval Special Warfare Command combatant craft set to receive upgrades

The upgrades are expected include the addition of an open system architecture to facilitate the “integration and aggregation of sensors,” PEO-Maritime Capt. Jared Wyrick said.

By Andrew White

Pentagon, Air Warfare

Why humans are staying in the loop with loyal wingman drones

In the second part of a new video series focused on manned-unmanned teaming, the panelists talk about the benefits, and risks, of relying on unmanned systems.

By Breaking Defense Video

Land Warfare

Southern border is a ‘sandbox’ for counter-drone tech: NORTHCOM commander

Gen. Guillot said that through JIATF 401, the US military is inviting industry partners to the border to show off their tech aimed at taking down adversary drones.

By Carley Welch

Global

Airbus to open new A330 tanker facility in Spain, announces demo with Spanish Navy

Announcement of the conversion facility comes after Italy awarded the manufacturer a contract for the planned procurement of the tankers, valued at €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion).

By Tim Martin

Land Warfare

Special ops leader says Maduro mission set ‘new standard’

Special Operations Command head Adm. Frank Bradley used a keynote address at SOF Week to laud the “most sophisticated” joint operation special ops have ever conducted.

By Andrew White

Pentagon

Satellites at the center: Inside the Pentagon’s next-gen space architecture

From emerging data networks to missile tracking and cyber resilience, Breaking Defense’s latest eBook brings together essential reporting on the evolving role of satellites in national security.

By Breaking Defense

Naval Warfare

Australia kicks off $7.8 billion Collins-class submarine life extension

The program will keep the submarines in service to the 2040s, 20 years longer than originally planned.

By Mike Yeo

Space

DARPA’s robotic servicing mission to finally fly this summer

The Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites mission, a partnership between DARPA and Northrop Grumman, will result in the first US on-orbit servicing capability, according to company officials.

By Theresa Hitchens

Space

Space Force names Sandhoo as head of new missile warning/tracking PAE

As of May 11, Sandhoo is double hatted as both head of the PAE and director of the Space Development Agency.

By Theresa Hitchens

Land Warfare

NORTHCOM standing up ‘Nordic Bridge’ to boost US coordination in Arctic

Gen. Guillot said, “The goal is always to defend as far away from the homeland as we can" and that special operations forces will play a key role.

By Carley Welch

Air Warfare

Air Force grounds T-38 fleet after Mississippi mishap

The Air Force said an “operational pause” is necessary as an investigation into a May 12 crash of the aircraft proceeds. Inspections to return aircraft to flight are expected to begin as soon as this week.

By Michael Marrow

Naval Warfare