Trump warns defense CEOs to ‘BEWARE’ of coming limits on share buybacks, salary
Published: January 7, 2026 21:17
In a social media post, Trump says salaries for defense CEOs should be capped at $5 million.
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‘Overwatch’ from space, cyber ops foundational to Maduro mission
https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/overwatch-from-space-cyber-ops-foundational-to-maduro-mission/
Published: January 7, 2026 20:41
Gen. Dan Caine, Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, on Jan. 3 gave a shout-out to the roles played by US Space Command and US Cyber Command in Operation Absolute Resolve.
Overhauling acquisition, production and procurement processes to rebuild the industrial base
Published: January 7, 2026 19:35
As warfare evolves, the US defense industrial base must adapt to provide opportunity for non-primes.
How the Venezuela operation could affect Pentagon budgets
https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/venezuela-congress-budget-analysis-video/
Published: January 7, 2026 19:19
The latest episode of the Congressional Roundup explores how US defense spending could evolve in the wake of Maduro’s ouster.
Senate confirms LaNeve to be next Army Vice Chief
https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/senate-confirms-laneve-to-be-next-army-vice-chief/
Published: January 7, 2026 17:34
LaNeve currently serves as an advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Golden Dome’s first goal? Protecting the 2026 World Cup.
https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/golden-domes-first-goal-protecting-the-2026-world-cup/
Published: January 7, 2026 15:22
The World Cup involves sixteen cities and three countries. Creating a network to protect them could became a basis of Golden Dome’s architecture, writes Army officer Peter Mitchell in this op-ed.
Air Force says AI tools outperform human planners in ‘battle management’ experiment
Published: January 6, 2026 21:33
In a complex multi-service, multi-domain scenario — not typically covered in Air Force training — the best of several AI tools generated tactical “courses of action” not only faster than military professionals but also with fewer errors.
Rep. Ken Calvert: How to maximize American manufacturing capacity
https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/rep-ken-calvert-how-to-maximize-american-manufacturing-capacity/
Published: January 6, 2026 19:15
The Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network will be in the FY26 appropriation conference language, says Rep. Ken Calvert, the House defense appropriations chair.
Lessons learned from the US raid on Venezuela
https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/us-maduro-venezuela-trump-the-break-out-video/
Published: January 6, 2026 18:00
CSIS’ Mark Cancian weighs in on lessons learned from Operation Absolute Resolve and what may lie ahead for US defense.
After US raid on Venezuela, analysts weigh lessons about Russian air defenses
Published: January 6, 2026 16:57
Venezuela’s air defenses failed to down a single American aircraft, though experts said that could be more credit to US proficiency than the systems’ own failures.
Pentagon, Lockheed Martin announce plans to triple PAC-3 production
Published: January 6, 2026 15:47
The deal comes as the Defense Department seeks to overhaul its acquisition apparatus to prioritize speed and as top officials have promised industry steady demand signals — and bigger awards — if companies make deeper investments into developing new…
DARPA seeks universal translator between different kinds of quantum computer
Published: January 6, 2026 14:30
With rival tech giants building different kinds of “quantum bits,” from superconductors to photonics to trapped ions, DARPA program manager Justin Cohen worries no one approach will work for every purpose — so he wants to find a way to make them work…
With new defense business, Electra pitches EL9 plane as Pentagon ‘Sprinter van’
Published: January 5, 2026 20:34
The startup aims to move smaller amounts of DoD cargo and people using a hybrid-electric, fixed-wing aircraft.
L3Harris hones DoD focus with sale of civil space propulsion unit
Published: January 5, 2026 19:05
AE Industrial will take a 60 percent stake in the new business focused on civil and commercial space; L3Harris will maintain about a 40 percent share.
Grok for DoD and subs for North Korea: What you missed in defense over the break
Published: January 5, 2026 17:44
Successfully tune out the news over the holidays? We don’t believe you, but just in case …
Service acquisition leaders: Why this time will be different for defense acquisition
Published: January 5, 2026 15:35
In this exclusive op-ed, four of the Pentagon’s top acquisition officers send a message to their workforce: Accountability isn’t punishment, it’s liberation.
The year that was and the year that will be, according to our reporters
Published: January 5, 2026 09:01
2025 was a year of change, both for the defense community and for Breaking Defense. Let’s catch you up.
150 aircraft, cyber effects and ‘overwhelming force:’ How the Venezuela operation unfolded
Published: January 3, 2026 19:00
“Failure of one component of this well-oiled machine would have endangered the entire mission,” Gen. Dan Caine said of Operation Absolute Resolve.
US military attacks Venezuela, captures Maduro, Trump says
https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/us-military-attacks-venezuela-captures-maduro-trump-says/
Published: January 3, 2026 12:53
Attorney General Pam Bondi said Maduro and his wife will soon “face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts.”
More turmoil in Congress? Probably: 2026 preview
https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/more-turmoil-in-congress-probably-2026-preview/
Published: January 2, 2026 19:10
As Stanley Tucci famously quipped in The Devil Wears Prada: “All right, people, gird your loins!”
US-European relations will define the next year: 2026 preview
https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/us-european-relations-will-define-the-next-year-2026-preview/
Published: January 2, 2026 16:45
Transatlantic political turbulence could disrupt orders from European customers for US defense equipment over the long term, but if the last year is anything to go by, business is likely to be relatively predictable.
Israeli defense industry looks to capitalize on hard-won combat lessons: 2026 preview
Published: January 2, 2026 14:46
Officials in European capitals have said they need to procure systems quickly that have relevance on the modern battlefield, and Israel is well-placed to provide solutions that are often proven because Israel has used them in its multi-front wars.
China to once again dominate the headlines: 2026 preview for the Indo-Pacific
Published: January 2, 2026 09:19
China will almost certainly dominate the defense and security headlines in the coming months, as tensions continue to simmer in the South China Sea and around Taiwan.
A year of new shows: Top 5 videos in 2025
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/12/a-year-of-new-shows-top-5-videos-in-2025/
Published: December 31, 2025 20:25
A look at some of the most informative and entertaining videos from Breaking Defense in 2025.
What’s next for Army’s ambitious Next Gen C2 effort: 2026 preview
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/12/whats-next-for-armys-ambitious-next-gen-c2-effort-2026-preview/
Published: December 31, 2025 19:10
One of the Army’s goals for 2026 is to test an NGC2 prototype against “enemy” sensor capabilities.
Europe’s time to shine in space? 2026 preview
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/12/europes-time-to-shine-in-space-2026-preview/
Published: December 31, 2025 18:15
Germany is sprinting to pump up its military space systems, perhaps changing the balance of power in setting European-wide priorities.
For defense AI, bubble, bubble, toil and … bargains?: 2026 preview
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/12/for-defense-ai-bubble-bubble-toil-and-bargains-2026-preview/
Published: December 30, 2025 21:19
“The bubble is real,” said the founder of the Pentagon’s Joint AI Center, retired Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan. “[But] for the DoD, there could be new opportunities to partner with all kinds of tech companies…if their commercial opportunities start to…
The drone wingman race kicks into high(er) gear: 2026 preview
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/12/the-drone-wingman-race-kicks-into-higher-gear-2026-preview/
Published: December 30, 2025 19:21
Sometime in 2026, the Air Force will make a decision about what designs to produce for the first round of its drone wingmen program. The service is also expected to home in on what it wants next.
France finalizes $1.3B USD contract for 2 Saab GlobalEye radar planes
Published: December 30, 2025 18:17
Initially announced at the Paris Air Show in June, the deal makes France the second customer for the Swedish Airborne Early Warning and Control planes after the UAE.
Middle East fighter jet deals, missile defenses and peace talks: 2026 preview
Published: December 30, 2025 17:30
Next year could see Turkey and Saudi Arabia joining the F-35 club, war in Lebanon and more.
What’s next for America’s icebreakers: 2026 preview
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/12/whats-next-for-navy-icebreakers-2026-preview/
Published: December 29, 2025 20:15
The White House in 2024 and 2025 prioritized rebuilding America’s icebreaker fleet. But how long will that last?
Army’s new acquisition structure, a new tank prototype and more drones: 2026 preview
Published: December 29, 2025 16:59
Many pledges were made about changing how the Army does things in 2025. Will 2026 see them happen?
Israel’s new laser system goes active
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/12/israels-new-laser-system-goes-active/
Published: December 29, 2025 15:22
The Israeli Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems delivered the first Iron Beam system to the Israeli Air Force on Dec. 29.
EDGE CEO lays out global expansion plans for 2026
Published: December 29, 2025 14:51
In a wide-ranging interview, EDGE Group CEO Hamad Al Marar discusses the company’s $7 billion Indonesia deal, its partnership with Anduril to expand into the US market, and how EDGE is pushing into space as part of its long-term global growth strategy.
From National Defense Strategy plans to acquisition overhaul findings: 2026 preview
Published: December 29, 2025 14:21
The coming 12 months could shake up where US troops are positioned and new details about the Golden Dome initiative.