Breaking Defense

Sweden’s Saab launches family of AI agents for future aircraft projects

Industry needs more consistent demand signal to scale UGV production: Autonomy consortium exec

“I think [industry has] the challenge of understanding what the demand signal is, and then again where to put their dollars," Warren Sponsler, the COO of NAMC, said in an interview.

By Carley Welch

Global, Pentagon

The fiscal risks of bringing US troops out of Europe

Reducing America’s military footprint in Europe may seem fiscally prudent, but relocating troops and giving up overseas bases could leave US taxpayers with a much bigger bill.

By John R. Deni

Naval Warfare

Saab unveils new speed assault boat for Swedish Navy

"The CB90CX is designed for uncrewed operations from the outset," Anders Hellman, head of Saab’s business unit in Docksta, told Breaking Defense.

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

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Air Warfare

Greece inks deal for KC-390 fleet

The purchase, arranged via a government-to-government agreement between Greece and Portugal, covers three KC-390 aircraft with options for up to six manufactured by Brazilian planemaker Embraer.

By Michael Marrow

Networks & Digital Warfare

Pacific Command bolsters network defense with Cyber Defense Forces Pacific

The new concept has sent personnel from Cyber Defense Command at Fort Meade to the Pacific theater.

By Mark Pomerleau

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Air Warfare

Oshkosh steps into large UAS space with new Grid Aero partnership

The two companies plan to team up on “design for manufacturability, production planning, supply chain optimization, and ultimately building Lifter aircraft at scale."

By Diana Stancy

Air Warfare

US greenlights 500 Patriot missiles for Ukraine, with $2.1 billion to be paid by allies

The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Kyiv and Washington, including purported delays in the transfer of interceptors.

By Lee Ferran

Networks & Digital Warfare

Bilateral no more: PACOM officials highlight multi-national data sharing network

“For the first time, PACOM and several key allies and partners communicated, collaborated, planned, and executed with common tools, common data flows and language translation,” PACOM deputy commander Lt. Gen. George Rowell, said.

By Mark Pomerleau

Pentagon

Pentagon reveals FY26 intelligence budget at $30.9 billion

Meanwhile, the National Intelligence Program budget was revealed at $78.1 billion.

By Lee Ferran

Global

New UK policy requires foreign defense contractors to invest locally for all £50M+ deals

The new policy is due to come into effect in April 2027 and make sure that “British workers and businesses still benefit,” from contracts inked with foreign firms, according to the UK.

By Tim Martin

Naval Warfare

Navy flexes new acquisition muscles with TOTE’s $269M LSM award to Hanwha

The award marks the first shipyard selection from TOTE Services as the vessel construction manager of the LSM program for the Navy.

By Diana Stancy

Pentagon

Pentagon eyes ‘public-private partnerships’ to help fund FORTRESS America homeland base plan

“The model that we're trying to drive on is not me having to go back up on Capitol Hill with my hand out,” Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment Dale Marks told Breaking Defense.

By Ashley Roque

Global, Middle East

Qatar’s domestic weapons, Turkey’s drone arsenal and the Mecca pact’s next test

Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou breaks down efforts by Turkey and Gulf nations to bolster their defense capabilities amid ongoing regional instability.

By Breaking Defense Video

Congress

3 congressional races that matter for defense

Several lawmakers with major influence over defense policy and spending are fighting for their political futures.

By Breaking Defense Video

Global

Canada unveils first national security strategy in more than 20 years

The strategy comes amid tension between Canada and its North American neighbor over tense trade negotiations.

By Diana Stancy

Air Warfare

Army’s MV-75 production award could slip due to CR, raising program costs: Textron

Bell Textron executives warned that a delay in the helicopter’s first low-rate production contract could increase the program’s expected financial hit to as much as $150 million.

By Mikayla Easley

Breaking Defense

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