(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseCENTCOM announces US-UAE task force on AI“It sounds good on paper,” a former senior defense official told Breaking Defense. “My biggest questions revolve around classified information sharing.” (opens original source in a new tab)Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.·28 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseAir Force mulls ‘maybe’ pulling B-52s from retirementA program to upgrade the radar for the Eisenhower-era bomber suffered a tragic setback after a fatal crash in California. (opens original source in a new tab)Michael Marrow·28 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseAIA chief Eric Fanning on the budget and the health of America’s defense industryFanning also gave The Break Out his take on the state of foreign military sales and the room for reform. (opens original source in a new tab)Breaking Defense Video·28 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefensePACAF looks to reduce exercise participation to preserve ‘readiness’: Commander“I think we’ve done a pretty good job of identifying, amongst commanders, where we’re going to take risk or how we manage the risks as we prioritize… [efforts] in the CENTCOM region right now and what are those things that you know we are able to absorb as commanders elsewhere in the Air Force enterprise,” said PACAF Commander Gen. Kevin Schneider. (opens original source in a new tab)Ashley Roque·28 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseTime to decide: A critical moment in Japan-US missile defense cooperationIn the face of growing air and missile threats in the Pacific, robust radar coverage and command networks will be critical to US and Japanese defense objectives, Tom Karako writes. (opens original source in a new tab)Tom Karako·28 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseLeonardo UK CEO sees potential CCA role, but wary of fundingClive Higgins told Breaking Defense the firm would likely pitch its experience in sensors and EW, but also saw an opening for drones developed with a Turkish partner. (opens original source in a new tab)Tim Martin·28 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseAir Force eyes next-gen engine ‘integration’ by 2030An engine with so-called adaptive turbofan technologies “could” go on the forthcoming F-47 stealth fighter, John Sneden, the chief of the Air Force’s propulsion directorate said, though he emphasized no final decisions have been made. (opens original source in a new tab)Michael Marrow·28 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseHow industry views Congress’ continuing resolution plansEric Fanning, chief of the Aerospace Industries Association, talks industry’s view on the potential continuing resolution working its way through Congress. (opens original source in a new tab)Breaking Defense Video·27 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseArmy picks GM Defense, Ford and BC Customs to build nine ISV-Heavy prototypesThe prototype vehicles are expected to be provided to the Army by March 30, 2027. (opens original source in a new tab)Carley Welch·27 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseCoast Guard searching for tech to defeat unmanned underwater vehiclesThe Coast Guard said there are few “tested and fielded” solutions equipped to defeat UUVs, according to a new notice. (opens original source in a new tab)Diana Stancy·27 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefensePentagon inks deal with L3Harris to ramp rocket motor productionThe seven-year deals have yet to be finalized, but will allow L3Harris to scale up motor production for PAC-3 and THAAD interceptors. (opens original source in a new tab)Valerie Insinna·27 July 2026
