(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseDay 2 of the 2026 Space and Missile Defense SymposiumMore photos from the expo floor at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala. (opens original source in a new tab)Breaking Defense Staff·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseArmy selects air defense unit to prepare for Golden Dome mission“Leading up to [2028], we’re going to do a lot of experimentation and test with this unit to make sure that we’re ready to fight with it when it’s delivered,” said Lt. Gen. John Rafferty. (opens original source in a new tab)Ashley Roque·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseWhy patching networks against cyberattacks is ‘very scary’ in the age of AIThe long-standing mantra that certain operational systems must be continuously available and can’t be brought down for a patch is becoming harder to defend as cyber threats accelerate, US officials warn. (opens original source in a new tab)Barry Rosenberg·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseL3Harris launches new facility in Rhode Island to produce undersea training systemsThe 50,000-square-foot facility at ProvPort is a $6 million investment that aims to leverage local partnership to provide “additional jobs” in the community, according to the firm. (opens original source in a new tab)Diana Stancy·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseDefeating modern threats with capable, affordable munitions[Sponsored] L3Harris’ launched effects portfolio comes from a pedigree of proven capabilities and decades of experience. (opens original source in a new tab)Jennifer Petersen·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseDARPA seeks ‘unconstrained, radical’ concepts for next-gen hypersonic cruise missileThe Pentagon’s secretive research agency says new advances are needed to counter adversary air defenses, along with innovative manufacturing techniques that can produce hypersonic weapons affordably and at scale. (opens original source in a new tab)Michael Marrow·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseArmy shifts autonomy strategy to lean more on ‘awesome vendors’An Army official told Breaking Defense the service’s original plan to build a software backbone itself makes less sense now that there’s real industry investment in the capability. (opens original source in a new tab)Carley Welch·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseWill money run out for Golden Dome?A recap of leading news from the first day of the 2026 Space and Missile Defense Symposium. (opens original source in a new tab)Breaking Defense Video·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseArmy awards 6 companies prototype contracts for last tactical mile programThe six companies awarded through prototype Other Transaction Agreements are: Maren-Go, Overland AI, Forterra, Hendrick’s Motorsports, American Rheinmetall and HDT, according to a service release. (opens original source in a new tab)Carley Welch·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseA peek at Day 1 of the 2026 Space and Missile Defense SymposiumFrom sensors and satellites to missiles and missile defense, here are a few images from this year’s symposium. (opens original source in a new tab)Breaking Defense Staff·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseIf funding falters, ‘there’s no Golden Dome,’ Guetlein warns“Without continued funding, Golden Dome will stop with everything we’ve already built and delivered,” Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein told reporters today. (opens original source in a new tab)Ashley Roque·11 August 2026
