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Space Force taps Muon for 3 prototype weather satellites
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Space Force taps Muon for 3 prototype weather satellites
The award will fund modification of the company's multispectral infrared imaging payload, Quickbeam, "to add additional spectral bands" to meet military environmental monitoring needs.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 8h

‘Clean those bastards out’: Small business fund used by DoD teeters on the edge
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‘Clean those bastards out’: Small business fund used by DoD teeters on the edge
Senate lawmakers are at an impasse over DoD's Small Business Innovation Research program, a key seed funding initiative.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 10h

As US military boosts posture in Caribbean, how does Venezuela’s navy stack up?
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/10/as-us-military-boosts-posture-in-caribbean-how-does-venezuelas-navy-stack-up/

As US military boosts posture in Caribbean, how does Venezuela’s navy stack up?
Official information is tough to come by, but analysts say open questions abound about Caracas’ biggest ticket vessels.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 13h

Okinawa-based F-15 squadrons responsible for nearly 60 percent of country’s scrambles
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/10/okinawa-based-f-15-squadrons-responsible-for-nearly-60-percent-of-countrys-scrambles/

Okinawa-based F-15 squadrons responsible for nearly 60 percent of country’s scrambles
"We conduct surveillance of Japan's airspace in the area on a 24/7 basis and maintain readiness for any situation by utilizing all the systems and assets available to us," Col. Hideo Kiyonaga, chief of staff at the headquarters of the Southwestern Air Defense Force, told Breaking Defense.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 1d
Calling out Chinese ships, plus what’s going on with NGC2 breakingdefense.com/2025/10/call...
Calling out Chinese ships, plus what's going on with NGC2 - Breaking Defense
On this week's Break Out, the team discusses the move by the Coast Guard to name and shame China's movements around the US.
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Navy may select next-gen fighter design as soon as this week: Sources
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Navy may select next-gen fighter design as soon as this week: Sources
The competition between Boeing and Northrop Grumman is the most highly anticipated contract outside the service's shipbuilding portfolio.
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Sikorsky unveils Nomad drone fleet with Group 3 flight tests to begin in coming months
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/10/sikorsky-unveils-nomad-drone-fleet-with-group-3-flight-tests-to-begin-in-coming-months/

Sikorsky unveils Nomad drone fleet with Group 3 flight tests to begin in coming months
The Nomad 100, a Group 3 UAS, will undergo flight testing in the coming months, an executive said. The Group 4 Nomad is still in the works.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 5d

Photos of China’s tailless J-50 aircraft give hints about stealth profile, likely mission: Experts
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/10/new-photos-of-chinas-tailless-j-50-aircraft-give-hints-about-its-stealth-profile-likely-mission-experts/

Photos of China’s tailless J-50 aircraft give hints about stealth profile, likely mission: Experts
“The design is very low drag, and with two even current WS-10C class engines would likely have significant supercruise capabilities at high altitudes, allowing enhanced range and missile reach,” RUSI's Justin Bronk told Breaking Defense.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 6d

Sierra Nevada reveals BRAWLR air defense system that’s already deployed — somewhere
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Sierra Nevada reveals BRAWLR air defense system that’s already deployed — somewhere
The system can carry up to four types of rockets and missiles at once to take out enemy drones and cruise missiles.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 7d

Army says it’s mitigated ‘critical’ cybersecurity deficiencies in early NGC2 prototype
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/10/army-says-its-mitigated-critical-cybersecurity-deficiencies-in-early-ngc2-prototype/

Army says it’s mitigated ‘critical’ cybersecurity deficiencies in early NGC2 prototype
The service discovered the issues ahead of the first in a series of planned events to scale the NGC2 ecosystem to the division level.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 7d
The Break Out: The highs of AFA and a Trump sartorial mystery [VIDEO]
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The Break Out: The highs of AFA and a Trump sartorial mystery [VIDEO] - Breaking Defense
Fashion aside, President Donald Trump's fighter jet pin raised some eyebrows for what it could signify.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 8d

Lockheed, Pentagon finalize deal for 296 F-35s
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Lockheed, Pentagon finalize deal for 296 F-35s
The $24.3 billion deal covers 148 aircraft each in production lots 18 and 19, closing out negotiations that have stretched since 2023.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 8d

At gathering of top generals, Hegseth outlines anti-‘woke’ vision for the ‘Department of War’
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/09/at-gathering-of-top-generals-hegseth-outlines-his-anti-woke-vision-for-the-department-of-war/

At gathering of top generals, Hegseth outlines anti-‘woke’ vision for the ‘Department of War’
The secretary of defense made his pitch for a war-focused military, arguing "mounting urgency" required a culture change.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 8d

BAE Systems, Forterra join forces for autonomous AMPV prototype
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/09/bae-systems-forterra-join-forces-for-autonomous-ampv-prototype/

BAE Systems, Forterra join forces for autonomous AMPV prototype
The two companies plan to have a prototype of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle outfitted with autonomous capabilities by next year.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 8d

Space Force creates new intel ‘production’ unit
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Space Force creates new intel ‘production’ unit
"There's a great symbiosis here," said Lt. Col. Stefan Katz. "The crews from the 76th are focused on today's tasking, today's situation, today's mission and objectives, and the 4th [on] thinking longer term, and what are the implications."
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 9d

The latest from EDGE Group and and interview with Aselsan’s CEO: Middle East Defense Digest
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/09/the-latest-from-edge-group-and-and-interview-with-aselsans-ceo-middle-east-defense-digest/

The latest from EDGE Group and and interview with Aselsan’s CEO: Middle East Defense Digest
Breaking Defense's Agnes Helou runs down the latest from the Middle East after Israel's attack on Qatar. Then she speaks to the CEO of Aselsan.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 9d

Pentagon, Sikorsky ink $10 billion deal for 99 CH-53K heavy lift helos
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/09/pentagon-sikorsky-ink-10-billion-deal-for-99-ch-53k-heavy-lift-helos/

Pentagon, Sikorsky ink $10 billion deal for 99 CH-53K heavy lift helos
The new multi-year buy is the first of its kind for the program of record, which is slated to purchase 200 helicopters in total.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 9d

As Lebanese military prepares to disarm Hezbollah, France supports Saudi conference
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/09/as-lebanese-military-prepares-to-disarm-hezbollah-france-supports-saudi-conference/

As Lebanese military prepares to disarm Hezbollah, France supports Saudi conference
A French source told Breaking Defense said the meeting is expected take place before the end of 2025 and will gather several countries, including Gulf and Arab states, European states, commonwealth countries and the US.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 12d

From gridlock to greener pastures: How a full-year CR could empower warfighters
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From gridlock to greener pastures: How a full-year CR could empower warfighters
A full-year continuing resolution is not necessarily a bad thing for the Pentagon, John Ferrari writes. But the DoD has to be prepared to take advantage of it.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 12d

Wilsbach expected to become next Air Force chief of staff: Sources
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/09/wilsbach-expected-to-become-next-air-force-chief-of-staff-sources/

Wilsbach expected to become next Air Force chief of staff: Sources
Former Air Combat Command head Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach had emerged as the frontrunner for the Air Force’s top uniformed job shortly after Gen. Dave Allvin announced his retirement in August.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 12d

State clears Germany for $1.2 billion worth of AMRAAMs
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/09/state-clears-germany-for-1-2-billion-worth-of-amraams/

State clears Germany for $1.2 billion worth of AMRAAMs
The sale would cover up to 400 copies of the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile produced by defense giant RTX, which the Defense Security Cooperation Agency says will “provid[e] increased air-to-air capability for the German F-35 program” and other NATO requirements.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 12d

Is it time to bet on a government shutdown?
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/09/is-it-time-to-bet-on-a-government-shutdown/

Is it time to bet on a government shutdown?
In the latest edition of the Congressional Roundup, Aaron Mehta walks you through the state of play around a government shutdown.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 13d

Back to Key West: The Army must own air base defense, not chase Air Force missions
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/09/back-to-key-west-the-army-must-own-air-base-defense-not-chase-air-force-missions/

Back to Key West: The Army must own air base defense, not chase Air Force missions
The Army must return to its Key West roots, writes Lt. Col. Grant “SWAT” Georgulis in this op-ed, and allow the Air Force to focus on air dominance.
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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 13d

Maritime tech startup Blue Water Autonomy, Conrad Shipyard sign deal for USV production
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/09/maritime-tech-startup-blue-water-autonomy-signs-deal-with-conrad-shipyard-for-usv-production/

Maritime tech startup Blue Water Autonomy, Conrad Shipyard sign deal for USV production
The startup, launched earlier this year by three Navy veterans, is aiming to produce capable USVs en masse.
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About that ‘tension’ with Qatar, and refueling on orbit: AFA day 3 [Video]
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/09/about-that-tension-with-qatar-and-refueling-on-orbit-afa-day-3-video/

About that ‘tension’ with Qatar, and refueling on orbit: AFA day 3 [Video]
On day three of AFA, a senior Air Force official acknowledged the US didn't see Israel's strike in Qatar coming.
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