HASC’s version of the NDAA sticks closely to the Pentagon’s own FY26 budget — a departure from a typical year where lawmakers divert funding to bolster high-priority programs.

WASHINGTON — In the wake of this month’s stunning Venezuela operation, the Trump administration’s nominee to take the operational reins inside US Southern Command appeared in front of senators today, ...

Ken Abbott, production manager with the Threat System Management Office, verifies equipment is working properly in preparation for Marne Focus 2024 at Fort Stewart, Georgia, April 6, 2024. (U.S. Army ...

The Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) (right) with the Sentinel-class fast response cutters USCGC Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) ...

Incorporating modeling and simulation as a routine part of training, experimentation, and new system design has given warfighters opportunities to train on more realistic scenarios than ever before.

AFCENT commander Lt. Gen Derek France expected the new cell to strengthen integrated air and missile defenses throughout the ...

Adm. Daryl Caudle, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, delivers remarks during a reenlistment and promotion ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial, May 23, during Fleet Week New York 2025. America’s ...

“We often plan for what we think the next conflict is going to be, and right now, we’re planning for the Western Pacific INDOPACOM conflict with the Chinese. But history has shown that the war we ...

Carley Welch covers networks and digital warfare for Breaking Defense. She earned a BS in journalism from James Madison University and a MA in investigative reporting from American University where ...

As Congress returns from August recess, Breaking Defense examined how each defense committee is looking at a dozen major programs, from Golden Dome to F/A-XX to the cancellation of the E-7 Wedgetail.

“Whatever weapon systems we employ have to be consistent with the laws of armed conflict. The problem isn’t that. We know what those rules are and I think we know how to impose them on our systems,” ...