Members of the House Armed Services Committee also pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the recent firing of Army and Navy leaders.

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.

The Defense Department stated in a legislative proposal that it will likely spend about $50 million in fiscal 2026 to get the ball rolling on a name change.

“We don’t have those organic to the Army. So I think we need to solve our own problems, and think about how do we do our own, let’s call it logistical resupply in the air, of an MV-75,” Maj. Gen.

"Numbers matter, as does interceptor quality, but a mix of GBIs and NGIs alone does not provide a comprehensive approach to missile defense," write a trio of retired general officers. "We need to ...

We're making them put skin in the game … and we expect them to meet the ramp rates that they agree to. And, if they don't, ...

In a surprise move, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said John Phelan's departure was "effective immediately." ...

The US Navy expects to spend roughly $46 billion over the next five years to design and develop the Trump-class battleship, with construction planned to b ...

The first day of the Navy League’s annual Sea Air Space conference has come and gone at scenic National Harbor in Maryland. Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta is joined by Navy reporter ...

“It's not about the cost per round. It's about achieving operational success,” says Tom Karako from CSIS.

Saildrone has unveiled a new MUSV geared toward anti-submarine warfare operations. (Saildrone) NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — California-based maritime drone manufacturer Saildrone unveiled a new medium ...

Analysts told Breaking Defense that any ceasefire would be on shaky ground, especially if Israel sees a chance to topple the Iranian regime.