(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseLaser weapons for space? US officials see threat, opportunityDirected-energy and cyber weapons, as well as bombs targeted on communications hubs, all have potential to disable large satellite constellations, said Lt. Col. Rick Zellman, deputy commander of US Space Command. (opens original source in a new tab)Theresa Hitchens·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseBoeing, Northrop unveil low-cost intercept techBoeing plans to offer a cheaper seeker for defensive and offensive military missiles, while Northrop Grumman revealed more about a cannon-based solution to bat down threats like drones and cruise missiles. (opens original source in a new tab)Michael Marrow·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseArmy subbing Polaris MRZR unmanned trucks for ISVs: OfficialThe service has swapped ISVs for MRZRs for its UxS initiative, an Army official told Breaking Defense. (opens original source in a new tab)Carley Welch·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseIsland surge: The Army’s Next Generation Command and Control in action[Sponsored] Lightning Surge exercises are turning soldier feedback on NGC2 into operational software changes in days, not years. (opens original source in a new tab)Breaking Defense·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseJoby to buy Resonant Sciences, establish defense business in $500 million dealThe acquisition will be funded by roughly $450 million in cash and $50 million in Joby common stock and is expected to close “in the first half of 2027,” according to a press release. (opens original source in a new tab)Michael Marrow·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseHanwha Defense USA seeks to acquire Austal USA in $1.2B potential dealHanwha’s parent firm previously sought to acquire Austal’s parent company in 2024. Now, the two US arms might merge. (opens original source in a new tab)Diana Stancy·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseAgentic AI turning Zero Trust cybersecurity ‘on its head’A top Intelligence Community official said the government may need to develop digital birth certificates for AI agents. (opens original source in a new tab)Barry Rosenberg·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseWhat to expect at America’s largest missile defense expoA look at what we expect to see at this year’s Space and Missile Defense Symposium. (opens original source in a new tab)Breaking Defense Video·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseThe defense sector is under water: Maritime investments reflect growing threatsA recent sequence of undersea-focused defense acquisitions is a welcome pivot to a critical warfighting domain, two CSIS experts argue. (opens original source in a new tab)Aleksandar Jovovic and Katy Buda·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseEpirus secures $11 million Marine Corps contract for HAVOC systemThe system will feature a “universal sled mount” to pair it with various manned and unmanned vehicles across the service, Epirus said. (opens original source in a new tab)Diana Stancy·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseBoeing to sell three subsidiaries to eVTOL firm ArcherPending regulatory approval, the sales of drone maker Insitu, air traffic management firm SkyGrid and electric aircraft maker Wisk Aero are expected to close by the end of the year. (opens original source in a new tab)Michael Marrow·10 August 2026
