(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseProject Talon Portfolio puts mission autonomy at the center of future CCA operations[Sponsored] Truly autonomous aircraft can make decisions without continuous human input. (opens original source in a new tab)Breaking Defense·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseTrump scales back military exercise with S Korea, calling it ‘costly’ and ‘hostile’ to the North“These exercises are not only costly […] but send a signal that is completely inappropriate and hostile,” Trump wrote in a social media post. (opens original source in a new tab)Ashley Roque·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseTrump’s call for fifth shipyard likely to run into cost, workforce hurdles: AnalystsThe Trump administration’s plans for a new shipyard were disclosed in a National Security Presidential Memorandum released Thursday. (opens original source in a new tab)Diana Stancy·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseKubasik ousted as L3Harris CEO following conduct violation, company saysL3Harris did not provide specifics on what led to Chris Kubasik’s ouster, but said in a press release that the company “became aware” of conduct by Kubasik “that was not consistent” with its code of conduct. (opens original source in a new tab)Valerie Insinna·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseSpace Force brings 5 companies on-board Space Data NetworkThe new awards are aimed at demonstrating the ability of multiple satellite networks to connect to the Space Force’s emerging Space Data Network. (opens original source in a new tab)Theresa Hitchens·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseAmerica is sailing through the Taiwan Strait less. Does it matter?A Heritage Foundation study shows a significant drop in Taiwan Strait transits by the US military under the second Trump administration. (opens original source in a new tab)Allen Zhang and Charity Ihrman·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseArmy picks M1 to lead Flight School Next pilot training programThe announcement is the culmination of a months-long competition to win a contract worth up to $10 billion over the next three decades. (opens original source in a new tab)Carley Welch·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseArmy tells industry: Soldiers need more power, but don’t just offer batteries and generatorsAs new drones, networks and weapons come online, the Army faces a power crunch that senior officials are asking industry to help solve. “And it’s not by buying more generators,” Brig. Gen. Troy Denomy, PAE for Maneuver, said. (opens original source in a new tab)Carley Welch·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefensePentagon inks SM-3 framework deals with RTX, Boeing on critical componentsThe seven-year framework deals cover key SM-3 components including avionics and ejector assemblies. (opens original source in a new tab)Ashley Roque·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseTrump opens door for foreign-built Navy ships. It could get complicated.President Donald Trump has called for the US to outsource the building of at least a few Navy ships to foreign shipyards. (opens original source in a new tab)Diana Stancy·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseCENTCOM launches multinational one-way attack drone forceThe force “will employ one-way attack drones consisting of unmanned systems from above, on, and below the sea operated by military support staff from the United States and regional partners,” the command said. (opens original source in a new tab)Agnes Helou·14 August 2026
