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What now? Budget fight, Hegseth impeachment on deck for defense-focused lawmakers after midterms

Navy unfairly evaluated Saildrone MUSV proposal, court finds

The court found that the Navy "engaged in disparate treatment" toward Saildrone's MUSV proposal, according to an opinion unsealed Wednesday.

By Diana Stancy

Naval Warfare

Navy appoints Rucker as new PAE Maritime lead

Rear Adm. Jonathan Rucker is the second person to hold the position since PAE Maritime was established in March.

By Alyssa Schonhaut

Naval Warfare

Naval Group unveils new drone carrier concept

“The return of high-intensity conflict and the emergence of hybrid naval warfare require a new vision. Naval Group answers with a new concept ship: SCX 26,” the company stated.

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

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Naval Warfare

India taps two domestic shipbuilders for $5.7B corvette program

India awarded Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers and Goa Shipyard Limited contracts to build five and three corvettes, respectively, for the country's navy.

By Mike Yeo

Air Warfare, Congress

EXCLUSIVE: House China committee pushes Air Force on think tank cuts

“Under-resourcing” the China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI) “could risk undermining the ability of military leaders and civilian policymakers to understand” Beijing’s aerospace strategy and military prowess, according to a letter addressed to Air Force Secretary Troy Meink.

By Michael Marrow

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Another busy week for the defense industry, with Euronaval underway in Paris and the International Fighter Conference convening in Germany
A closer look at the Hollywood star who became an Air Force general

Air Warfare

Shield AI cofounder teases ‘snowball’ of X-BAT fighter drone announcements in Europe

Ryan Tseng told Breaking Defense that the prospective deals and new industry pacts will be publicized when “we're ready to announce them.”

By Tim Martin

Congress

Congress’s defense advocates take big hit in 2026 midterm elections

A "blue tsunami" of Democrat wins in the midterms has huge implications for the makeup of the congressional defense committees next year.

By Valerie Insinna

Air Warfare

UK airshow RIAT permanently relocates from Fairford

The new location for the show going forward will be MOD Boscombe Down, roughly 90 minutes south of Fairford by car and equidistant from London

By Aaron Mehta

Naval Warfare

Leonardo, Fincanteri revamp joint venture, aiming to trim frigate build time by 18 months

Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero said his company's joint venture with Leonardo, the Orrizonte Sistemi Navali, now aims to cut down frigate production time by 18 months.

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Global

Israel Weapons Industry expands into Southeast Asia with Thailand’s deployment of counter-drone system

“We are seeing strong demand for our platforms and systems across the region,” the company said in response to questions about its growth strategy for southern Asia."

By Seth J. Frantzman

Naval Warfare

EXCLUSIVE: SNC pulls out of Navy’s trainer jet competition, leaving Textron likely winner

The service is now planning to issue an award for the UJTS program between July and the end of September 2027.

By Diana Stancy

Naval Warfare

Thales subsidiary lands US Navy contract for remote mine hunting modules

The contract, awarded to Advanced Acoustic Concepts, is worth $53.9 million and also covers engineering support for the modules.

By Diana Stancy

Air Warfare

Air Force divests its few A-29s, explores ‘future options’

A set of three A-29 Super Tucanos are destined for storage after officials at the Air Force Test Pilot School opted against using the turboprops, a spokesperson for Edwards Air Force Base told Breaking Defense.

By Michael Marrow

Land Warfare, Networks & Digital Warfare

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AUSA 2026: The ground truth on the Army’s next chapter

From autonomous warfare and drone innovation to acquisition reform and defense industrial base challenges, Breaking Defense examines the key developments and strategic priorities shaping the US Army’s future at AUSA 2026.

By Breaking Defense

Naval Warfare

France investing in naval power as military ambition is ‘to be feared’: Armed forces minister

Macron has previously used similar words during his nuclear strategy address in March, when he announced in Brittany an increase in the country’s nuclear warhead stockpile.

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

SOCOM taps Aeon for limited run of shoulder-fired Zeus with $13.8M deal

“Rather than wait for requirements, we went directly to warfighters and built around what they told us they needed most: precision, less weight, modularity, and availability,” Aeon CEO Naweed Tahmas told Breaking Defense.

By Ashley Roque

Air Warfare

Wingman out, Ravenstorm in: Airbus changes tact to meet Germany’s accelerated operations timeline

In place of the defunct aircraft, Airbus is prioritizing development of the U760 Ravenstorm that features a subsonic cruise speed and an internal weapons payload of 500kg.

By Tim Martin

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