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(opens in a new tab)Autonomy & AIUS Army hackathon sets backdrop for an AUSA focused on autonomy
The Army's Operation Jailbreak initiative asked defense companies to hack into each other's autonomous systems and machines, enabling them to communicate.
(opens in a new tab)OtherUS Army, Navy research labs team up to combat Arctic cold
As the Department of Defense eyes greater operability in the Arctic, it needs equipment that can operate in temps as low as -50 degrees Fahrenheit.
(opens in a new tab)Other97% of US soldiers complete brain health assessment
Medical professionals use the data to monitor soldiers' cognitive health throughout their military careers, allowing them to spot significant changes.
(opens in a new tab)Autonomy & AIArmy doubles down on autonomy, stakes out Indo-Pacific role: AUSA Day 2
From a newly redesignated command to long-range fires in the Pacific, Army leaders laid out where they see the service fitting into the future fight.
(opens in a new tab)OtherUS Army suspends longtime hometown recruiter assistance program, faces cancellation
The service’s decades-old Hometown Recruiter Assistance Program has been suspended, Lt. Gen. Johnny Davis confirmed.
(opens in a new tab)OtherAnduril’s Palmer Luckey envisions missiles made in car factories, underground battles
Anduril founder and co-leader of the newly formed Project Meridian gave a sneak peek into what he sees as the future of war.
(opens in a new tab)OtherAs Army I Corps gets parts of NGC2 ecosystem, ‘tyranny of distance and disruption’ in the Pacific are top of mind for commander
“What’s really different is the scope and scale,” Lt. Gen. Matt McFarlane said. The post As Army I Corps gets parts of NGC2 ecosystem, ‘tyranny of distance…
(opens in a new tab)Uncrewed SystemsAirbus Details Progress With Lakota Connector Uncrewed Cargo Helicopter
Branded Content: This aircraft is planned to enable continuous logistics support, while reducing sustainment requirements and risk to personnel. The post…
(opens in a new tab)Communications & NetworksAnduril awarded contract to expand US Army’s next-gen battlefield command system
Anduril Industries received an Army contract worth up to $1.8 billion to continue expanding the service's Next Generation Command and Control.
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Contracts for Oct. 13, 2026
Today's Department of War contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are now live on War.gov.
(opens in a new tab)Power & PropulsionAvio, Lockheed sign agreement for solid rocket motor production
The deal will pave a path for Avio USA to become a new provider of motors on Lockheed Martin’s Extended Range GMLRS and the Precision Strike Missile.
(opens in a new tab)Autonomy & AILaNeve to industry: ‘We are not walking away from modernization’
The U.S. Army's Futures and Concepts Command has been redesignated as U.S. Army Futures and Autonomous Systems, the service's top officer announced.
(opens in a new tab)Uncrewed SystemsGeneral Atomics’ Mojave Drone Completes Austere Testing in Korea
Branded Content: Joint trials with its partner Hanwha Aerospace included spectacular low-level flying profiles and short-field operations. The post General…
(opens in a new tab)Autonomy & AIThree-star will head Army’s new autonomy command, which will initially focus on corps-level systems
While the announcement delivered during the annual AUSA conference in Washington, D.C. said a three-star will head FASCOM, the service did not disclose who…
(opens in a new tab)OtherArmy’s Project Gatekeeper aims to cut software approval times from months to ‘minutes’
The service’s new cybersecurity testing sandbox will stand up on Oct. 23, said acting Army CIO Gabe Chiulli, streamlining the current cumbersome, ad hoc…
(opens in a new tab)OtherBAE Systems unveils new layered air-defense system
The weapons include the long-awaited Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon System and a High-Power Microwave.
(opens in a new tab)OtherSig Sauer’s M250 Machine Gun Gets Shorter And Lighter After Army Feedback
Changes that led to the M250A1 mirror the evolution of the Army's new M7 rifle from Sig into the M8 carbine after criticism. The post Sig Sauer’s M250 Machine…
(opens in a new tab)OtherPrecision at scale: APKWS counters the threat
[Sponsored] APKWS® laser‑guidance kit provides reliable precision‑guided munitions across missions and platforms, delivered quickly to meet evolving…
(opens in a new tab)Autonomy & AIHow autonomous weapons are changing the way brigades fight
At Fort Bragg in August, Army soldiers tested how unmanned systems could help troops breach obstacles while reducing their exposure to battlefield hazards.
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Democratic midterm gains could speed US military aid to Ukraine, lawmaker says
Polling and prediction markets suggest the midterms could deliver “a fairly massive repudiation of the president,” said Rep. Jim Himes, ranking member of the…
(opens in a new tab)Autonomy & AILaNeve ‘redesignates’ Army’s Futures and Concepts Command as new FASCOM autonomy command
The new US Army Futures and Autonomous Systems Command, “will pioneer operational concepts that harness autonomous capabilities across all warfighting…
(opens in a new tab)Autonomy & AIStartup wants US soldiers to command AI agents through its smart glasses
Rivet's CEO envisions a world where a soldier commands an AI agent, and the AI agent commands the robots and drones.
(opens in a new tab)OtherBradley’s Old TOW Launchers Get New Teeth With Spike Missile Adapter
The system allows old TOW missile launchers to fire the massively more capable Spike LR2 without major modifications. The post Bradley’s Old TOW Launchers Get…
(opens in a new tab)OtherArmy eyes changes to emergency war gear stocks amid review
The Army is nearing decisions on changes to make to its own emergency stockpiles.
(opens in a new tab)Counter-UASKongsberg to build new plant in Poland for counter-drone systems
Norway’s Kongsberg has decided to build a new production facility for counter-drone systems in northern Poland.
(opens in a new tab)Uncrewed SystemsIsrael’s IAI unveils 3 new air defense systems at AUSA
Unveiled today during the AUSA conference, the three systems represent the different approaches defense companies are pursuing as unmanned aerial vehicles…
(opens in a new tab)Electronic Warfare & SpectrumSpecter Jet-Powered Drone Aims At Low Cost, Multi-Mission, Single Use
The turbojet-powered drone is designed for one-way attack missions, but AEVEX says it could also carry cameras, jamming gear, and other payloads. The post…
(opens in a new tab)Counter-UASUS Army targets 2028 for first high-energy laser counter-drone weapons
The first directed energy weapon selected by the U.S. Army could be out of testing and ready for counter-drone operations by early 2028.
(opens in a new tab)Uncrewed SystemsRace cars and robots on drones: Sights from AUSA day 2
George Washington made a cameo appearance at this year’s conference, which features incredibly large artillery and fiber-optic drones from the Ukrainian…
(opens in a new tab)OtherAnduril reveals family of surface-to-air interceptor missiles
The interceptor family was built to address threats across the air-and-missile defense spectrum, while aiming to come at a fraction of the cost of others.
(opens in a new tab)OtherLockheed eyes fresh PAC-3 interceptor production options for Ukraine, Europe
“If we were to go forward with exploring any kind of production in Germany, we would likely do that with a company like Diehl,” a Lockheed executive said.
(opens in a new tab)Sensors & ISRMissiles and radar need more than demand – they need manufacturing capacity
[Sponsored] Expanding manufacturing capacity is critical to producing missiles, radars, and launch systems.
(opens in a new tab)Counter-UASGeneral Dynamics showcases Wolf XM30, new counter-drone systems at AUSA
General Dynamics Land Systems is showcasing a 1/8 model of the Wolf XM30, the company’s candidate to replace the M2 Bradley at AUSA this week.
(opens in a new tab)OtherContinuing resolution could ‘complicate’ Army’s HADES spy plane production: Official
The Army’s G-2 Andrew Evans told Breaking Defense the program is currently “completely” on cost and schedule, but a budget impasse threatens plans.
(opens in a new tab)Autonomy & AIUS Army to stand up command for unmanned and autonomous warfare
An Oct. 1 memo directs the Army vice chief of staff to establish the U.S. Army Futures and Autonomous Systems Command, or FASCOM.
(opens in a new tab)OtherPolish defense minister calls for US industry to establish European facilities
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz spoke the same day that another senior Polish commander said Patriot deliveries to Poland are expected to be delayed.
(opens in a new tab)OtherThe Lynx XM30 is making its case to be the US Army’s Bradley replacement
American Rheinmetall announced the delivery of its Lynx XM30 prototype to the Army in September. A month later, soldiers are getting their hands on it.
(opens in a new tab)OtherDifferent suppressors for training, combat? Sig Sauer offers new way to reduce toxic fumes
The company is exploring offering different suppressors that maximize blowback reduction during training and signature masking in combat.
(opens in a new tab)OtherWith the cold breed: For soldiers of the 11th Airborne Division, ‘winter is always coming’
Survival in Alaska’s vast wilderness presents its own difficulties. Training soldiers to fight in these environs is an undertaking even more daunting.
(opens in a new tab)OtherUS Army aspires to create Indo-Pacific manufacturing hub in Korea
As the Army builds out its logistics capability in Korea, it’s investing in manufacturing to supply local forces — and troops across the Pacific region.
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Watch AUSA 2026 Day 2: Live
Catch interviews, events, and all the action from the show floor right here.
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Watch AUSA 2026 Day 2: Live
Catch interviews, events, and all the action from the show floor right here.
(opens in a new tab)Counter-UASTeledyne FLIR Defense releases new compact counter-UAS radar
“The Ranger R10-3DX gives operators an affordable, compact, and highly capable radar solution that delivers the early warning and tracking performance needed…
(opens in a new tab)OtherFrom requirement-driven to market-ready: Rethinking how defense technology reaches the warfighter
[Sponsored] As threats continue to evolve, speed will increasingly depend on what is already available when the need emerges.
(opens in a new tab)Uncrewed SystemsDrones Are Creating New Opportunities For The U.S. Army To Deceive Its Enemies
Deception and guile are emerging as primary tasks for uncrewed platforms in the Army's new concept of operations. The post Drones Are Creating New…
(opens in a new tab)Uncrewed SystemsDrone carrying M250 machine gun completes firing test
A heavy-duty quadcopter carrying Sig Sauer’s new M250 light machine gun has completed a test requiring it to identify and engage targets from the air.
(opens in a new tab)Autonomy & AIArmy to take a (cautious) step toward employing AI agents to defend networks: Official
The Army is making its first awards under Project Griffin, which eventually envisions AI prowling networks for malicious activity.
(opens in a new tab)OtherTelle talks ‘manufacturing rodeo,’ supply chain ‘weak links’: AUSA Day 1
The Breaking Defense team is on the ground, reporting for AUSA 2026.
(opens in a new tab)OtherThe US Army is back in the jungle. Panamanians are showing soldiers the way.
Panamanian service members have trained, lived — and in some cases, fought — in the jungle. Now, they are teaching U.S. service members.
(opens in a new tab)Uncrewed SystemsAmerican Army forces in South Korea adapting to new drone threats
The 8th Army has been learning from what’s happening in Ukraine and the Middle East, and working through changes in its own tactics, techniques and…
(opens in a new tab)Autonomy & AIARCYBER expanding use of AI agents for network operations
Task Force Lexington has “mapped out” an entire Cyber Protection Team composed of agents, including for analytic support and network analysts, among other…
(opens in a new tab)Autonomy & AIArmy turning to AI in its fight against biological threats
Senior military and defense officials shared new details with reporters about the Army’s new biodefense strategy. The post Army turning to AI in its fight…
(opens in a new tab)OtherPAC-3 Edge Will Be The Most Capable Patriot Interceptor Ever
The new interceptor will sit at the top of the Patriot missile family and promises more range, altitude, and maneuverability against rapidly-developing…
(opens in a new tab)OtherTwenty-Six Defense unveils new soldier-worn tech
The defense firm formerly known as Elbit America introduced Primex, a headset designed with night vision and augmented reality capabilities.
(opens in a new tab)OtherTelle says Army will ‘find the weak links’ in the industrial supply chain through ‘manufacturing rodeo’
Acting Army Secretary Adam Telle provided few details about the initiative at the annual AUSA conference in Washington, D.C., Monday, but said the rodeo…
(opens in a new tab)Uncrewed SystemsEuropean U740 Variant Of The XQ-58A Valkyrie Has Flown
A team-up of Airbus and Kratos has put the U740 into the sky as Germany races to field advanced air combat drones by 2029. The post European U740 Variant Of…
(opens in a new tab)OtherThis Is Our First Look At The Wolf Armored Fighting Vehicle That Aims To Replace The Bradley
Wolf is competing against a variant of the German-designed Lynx to become the Army's XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle. The post This Is Our First Look…
(opens in a new tab)Uncrewed SystemsNew Coyote Anti-Drone Interceptor Swaps Jet Engine For Rocket Power
The Coyote Block 2 is already combat proven, but more capable kamikaze drones have driven a need to fly faster and farther. The post New Coyote Anti-Drone…
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Watch AUSA 2026 Day 1: Live
Catch interviews, events, and all the action from the show floor right here.
(opens in a new tab)OtherTest Plans Change, Small Distinctions Emerge Between XM30 Bradley Replacement Prototypes
Aberdeen Proving Ground and Fort Hood now have the prototype mechanized infantry combat vehicles on hand. The post Test Plans Change, Small Distinctions…