3+ day, 7+ min ago   (487+ words) "It's about driving big outcomes and giving the secretary and the president options, more options. We want to move away from things that look like persistent engagement," according to Brig. Gen. William Wilburn, deputy principal cyber advisor for the DoD....

3+ day, 54+ min ago   (455+ words) In exclusive comments to Breaking Defense, the Pentagon's comptroller acknowledged that some efforts may need to be pushed from FY27 into FY28 with help from lawmakers. WASHINGTON — If Congress does not pass the full $350 billion reconciliation funding requested by the Pentagon, the…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (405+ words) DAWG is Trump administration initiative that essentially absorbed the Biden-era Replicator initiative designed to acquire thousands of low-cost “attritable” drones, particularly for use in the Pacific. WASHINGTON — The three-star chief of the Pentagon’s ambitious drone development task force said today…...

4+ day, 38+ min ago   (600+ words) The request would also reroute money destined for an international counter-ISIS training program. WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has requested permission from Congress to reroute about $1.5 billion in funds from fiscal 2026 and 2025 to fund a “high-priority” AI initiative, keep a new Army…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (108+ words) Breaking Defense The proliferation of AI is forcing the USAF to rethink cyber defense, and a new regional defense pact could shake up arms sales in the Middle East. In this week’s episode of The Break Out, networks reporter Mark…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (776+ words) “If I were still in the building, I would say, ‘I'm probably screwed now,'" a former official told Breaking Defense. WASHINGTON — With Congress headed on break, a continuing resolution in place through Dec. 11 and no hope for a near-term defense…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (362+ words) Compared to recent contracts, the average flyaway cost of an F-35A and F-35B rose by over 11 percent, while the price of an F-35C climbed over 8 percent, according to figures supplied by the F-35 Joint Program Office. WASHINGTON — The cost of all three variants of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (316+ words) Telle is currently serving as the Senate-confirmed assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced this evening that Adam Telle will step in as the acting Army secretary, “effective immediately.” Telle, currently serving as the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (259+ words) Navy veteran Hung Cao has been the service's acting secretary since April. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday plans to formally nominate Hung Cao to be Secretary of the Navy. Cao was confirmed as the Navy’s number two civilian last…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (117+ words) Breaking Defense The new continuing resolution keeps the government open, but it also comes with certain restrictions on spending. Following the Senate’s lead last month, House lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a continuing resolution that extends government funding to Dec. 11. As…...