Militaire
House passes Ukraine aid bill with new sanctions for Russia
House members voted 226-195 to pass the Ukraine Support Act, which authorizes $8 billion in military finance loans to Ukraine and extends the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative through 2027.
The US needs drones, not Trump-class battleships, Democrats argue
Lawmakers struck down a Democratic measure Thursday that would've scrapped $1 billion in defense funding to begin work on the Trump-class battleship.
House rejects attempt to get answers about Army flyby of Kid Rock’s mansion
Rep. Pat Ryan described the Army flyby as “inappropriate,” “dangerous” and “a massive waste of money. ... Not to mention, it’s in the middle of a war.”
Pentagon balks at court order allowing HIV-positive persons to serve
The Pentagon is fighting a court ruling that lifted a ban on potential recruits with controlled HIV from joining the military.
Cyber Innovation Warfare center will pair industry side-by-side with operators
Elements of the concept are already operational today.
Amendment to eliminate funds for Trump-class battleship falters in HASC defense bill markup
“Whatever the number is [for the BBG(X) program], I’m going to give you right one of the surest fire Kalshi bets you will ever have: Take the over,” said Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash.
Navy fires leadership trio of ship repair facility in Japan
The service did not specify the reason for the firings.
Brazil plans to buy 20 more Gripen fighters
Gen. Marcelo Kanitz Damasceno, the Brazilian air chief, told Breaking Defense that the need for extra jets was born from a serious look at Brazil’s air power.
Navy eliminates regular performance, fitness reports for select paygrades
"Personnel in these paygrades have demonstrated a sustained history of superior performance ... that negate the requirement for annual periodic reporting."
Pentagon’s Cyber Defense Command drafting plan to defend critical infrastructure
DoD Cyber Defense Command is working to develop a joint task force for defense of critical infrastructure.
Navy recognizes USS Carl Vinson with Battle ‘E’ award
The aircraft carrier returned to port in August 2025 after a nine-month deployment covering over 275,000 nautical miles.
Hidden chemical weapons sites emerge in Syria amid fragile security transition
Over a decade after Syria agreed to dismantle its arsenal, international inspectors have uncovered scores of previously hidden chemical weapons materials.
Hidden chemical weapons sites emerge in Syria amid fragile security transition
Over a decade after Syria agreed to dismantle its arsenal, international inspectors have uncovered scores of previously hidden chemical weapons materials.
A Navy carrier is about to deploy with a robot ship. Could it change the service forever?
Experts said that this deployment could lay the foundation for how the Navy develops its concept of operations for unmanned systems.
How to boost defense aviation in an election year? Sen. Budd has a few ideas.
North Carolina Sen. Ted Budd outlines his concerns for defense firms as lawmakers get closer to the midterm elections.
Dutch plant for combat-zone robots offers fresh supply pipeline for Ukraine
The facility has already produced its first THeMIS vehicle for the Dutch government, part of a run of more than 100 such robots pledged by the Netherlands.
Thales ramps up guided rocket production to address increased ME demand
“We more than doubled the [production] number, considering the situation at the moment in the Middle East,” a company executive told Breaking Defense.
Rheinmetall sells struggling auto division to focus on defense
The unit will be sold to Aequita for a provisional €350 million, subject to potential adjustment when the deal closes, expected in the fourth quarter.
Army identifies soldier who died in training accident in Iraq
U.S. Army Sgt. Devin A. Seibel, 26, died on May 31 at Erbil Air Base. British Lance Corporal James Freeman was also killed in the incident.
Experts warn terrorism threat is rising in Africa as US pulls back
A jihadist front is gaining ground across Africa, the Center for Strategic and International Studies warned in its annual risk analysis.
US tells Europe, Canada to boost NATO air and naval forces
“Nations just need to assign the capabilities they have to NATO,” a spokesman for the alliance's military headquarters said.
Lockheed’s GRIZZLY C-UAS system downs attack drone in live-fire demo
The live-fire demonstration paired the radars, Sanctum software and launcher to destroy the target at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.
Gulf tensions escalate as Iran hits Kuwait, US strikes near Hormuz
CENTCOM said it had carried out a new round of defensive strikes in southern Iran, while an Iranian drone attack on the Kuwait airport killed one person.
At a NATO range in Latvia, hits and misses mark Europe’s counter-drone journey
Drone technology is “a couple of steps ahead” of countermeasures, one officer said, with interceptors having to work every time to prevent losses.