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Navy killing last four ships in Constellation-class frigate program in ‘strategic shift’ https://ow.ly/tW6k50Xy7Uz
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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How modern technology is reshaping military operations in the Indo-Pacific
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How modern technology is reshaping military operations in the Indo-Pacific
Get up to speed on the technologies reshaping US strategy in the Indo-Pacific, from networked warfare to artificial intelligence and 3D-printed drones.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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As US, Ukraine hammer out peace deal, security guarantees take center stage: Analysts https://ow.ly/1k7j50Xy7E5
As US, Ukraine hammer out peace deal, security guarantees take center stage: Analysts - Breaking Defense
"In the end, Trump is going to have to stare down Putin to get his deal in any kind of decent form," said Daniel Fried of the Atlantic Council.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Securing America’s grid through transformers and workforce resilience https://ow.ly/OeWu50Xy6Br
Securing America’s grid through transformers and workforce resilience - Breaking Defense
Juliana Fleming in this essay explores the national security risks the US is facing due to a vulnerable electric grid.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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IBCS set for full rate production, Polish milestone, Northrop says https://ow.ly/s69c50Xy64W
November 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Startup Enabled Intelligence nabs NGA’s $708 million AI training contract
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Startup Enabled Intelligence nabs NGA’s $708 million AI training contract
Under the Sequoia program, the company will provide data labeling to allow artificial intelligence and machine learning systems to discriminate among objects.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Army asks industry for c-UAS parts, eyes potential small drone interceptor program https://ow.ly/2AeE50Xy5S3
November 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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F-35 walkaround tour and key takeaways from the Dubai Airshow https://ow.ly/g86v50XxR98
November 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Securing America’s grid through transformers and workforce resilience
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/11/securing-americas-grid-through-transformers-and-workforce-resilience/

Securing America’s grid through transformers and workforce resilience
Juliana Fleming in this essay explores the national security risks the US is facing due to a vulnerable electric grid.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Golden Dome: Space Force awards first space-based interceptor prototype contracts
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Golden Dome: Space Force awards first space-based interceptor prototype contracts
The Space Force did not identify the winners, saying their names are "protected by enhanced security measures."
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November 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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IBCS set for full rate production, Polish milestone, Northrop says
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IBCS set for full rate production, Polish milestone, Northrop says
“We have the capacity to….increase our production by two, three or even four times what we do today," said Kenn Todorov, vice president and general manager of C2 and weapons integration at Northrop Grumman.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Navy invites contractors, investors for industry day with new acquisition office
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Navy invites contractors, investors for industry day with new acquisition office
Establishing the RCO is one in a series of moves the Navy has made this year, alongside the other services, to overhaul acquisition offices and processes as part of a larger revamp being pushed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Drones don’t win wars, stockpiles do: The case for a US-India munitions partnership
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Drones don’t win wars, stockpiles do: The case for a US-India munitions partnership
As stockpiling munitions becomes increasingly more important, India and the US should team up to create an "arsenal alliance," writes Kriti Upadhyaya from The Heritage Foundation.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Estonia proceeding with second HIMARS buy, eyeing ‘28-29 delivery
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Estonia proceeding with second HIMARS buy, eyeing ‘28-29 delivery
“This is why we are looking for additional systems for the deep strikes: It's not only HIMARS and it's not only Chunmoo,” said Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Euro defense leaders, US lawmakers rail against Trump’s Ukraine ‘peace plan’
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Euro defense leaders, US lawmakers rail against Trump’s Ukraine ‘peace plan’
Trump's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine has Kyiv in a bind, and has European defense leaders at the Halifax Security Forum up in arms.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Is Israel’s F-35 Qualitative Military Edge DOA after Saudi announcement?
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Is Israel’s F-35 Qualitative Military Edge DOA after Saudi announcement?
Israel was an early acquirer of the advanced plane, signing a deal in 2010 and receiving its first two aircraft in 2016; it is believed to have been the first country to use the plane in combat in 2018.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Hung Cao and the new Pacific defense architecture
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Hung Cao and the new Pacific defense architecture
Robbin Laird and Edward Timperlake discuss newly-appointed Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao’s thoughts on Guam and Vietnam’s roles in the Indo-Pacific when it comes to deterring China.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Ukrainian drone-maker Skyfall shows off tech at Dubai Airshow, eyes US, NATO market
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Ukrainian drone-maker Skyfall shows off tech at Dubai Airshow, eyes US, NATO market
A company representative told Breaking Defense that they are poised to form partnerships with Western contractors, but gov-to-gov regulatory agreements must be ironed out.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Dubai Airshow Day 3: UAE’s defense industry continues to grow breakingdefense.com/2025/11/duba...
Day 3 at the Dubai Airshow
The United Arab Emirates' defense industry ambitions dominated the third day of the 2025 Dubai Airshow as multiple firms announced new plans.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Russian official claims ‘huge demand’ for Su-57 fighter, as jet makes debut at Dubai Airshow
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Russian official claims ‘huge demand’ for Su-57 fighter, as jet makes debut at Dubai Airshow
As Russia showed off fighter jets, as well as drones and helicopters, a senior industry official painted a rosy image of the defense industry amid war.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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L3Harris F-16 EW system cleared for low-rate production, company says
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L3Harris F-16 EW system cleared for low-rate production, company says
The defense contractor is also making a play to dislodge Northrop Grumman as the supplier for US Air Force F-16 EW kits.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Lockheed, Germany’s Diehl team up to combine maritime air defense tech
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Lockheed, Germany’s Diehl team up to combine maritime air defense tech
A Lockheed Martin exec described the new partnership as a “win-win” for both companies and, the firms hope, navies around the world.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Dubai Airshow Day 2: Hot sun, cool planes breakingdefense.com/2025/11/duba...
Dubai Airshow Day 2: Hot sun, cool planes - Breaking Defense
Attendees got to see aircraft from all over, including Russia and China.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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F-35s for Saudi Arabia and Russians in the desert: Day 2 of the Dubai Airshow breakingdefense.com/2025/11/f-35...
Day 2 at Dubai Airshow
What you need to know from day 2 of the Dubai Airshow.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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India picks BAE Hägglunds’ BvS-10 for Army’s new tracked vehicle
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India picks BAE Hägglunds’ BvS-10 for Army’s new tracked vehicle
The buy represents the vehicle’s “first expanse” into Asia, a BAE official told Breaking Defense.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM