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Building logistics networks that survive contested environments breakingdefense.com/2026/09/…

Building logistics networks that survive contested environments - Breaking Defense

Breaking Defense examines how software-defined systems, edge AI, resilient connectivity, smart warehousing and private tactical 5G can help defense logistics networks remain adaptive, observable and...

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DC Circuit panel upholds Pentagon’s ban on Anthropic – so what comes next? breakingdefense.com/2026/09/…

DC Circuit panel upholds Pentagon’s ban on Anthropic - so what comes next? - Breaking Defense

Pentagon CTO Emil Michael crowed “The hammer of justice has smashed AnthropicAI[’s] arguments.” The AI titan hinted at an appeal — but they may not be allowed one.

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Navy’s shipyard revamp could cost more than $200 billion: GAO breakingdefense.com/2026/09/…

Navy's shipyard revamp could cost more than $200 billion: GAO - Breaking Defense

The Navy originally estimated that the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) would cost approximately $21 billion.

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‘Cyber magazine’ can run out ‘pretty damn quick’ in modern conflict: Admiral breakingdefense.com/2026/09/…

'Cyber magazine' can run out 'pretty damn quick' in modern conflict: Admiral - Breaking Defense

In the wake of public debates about the health of physical US munitions, a senior Navy official said the "cyber magazine" isn't infinite either.

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South Korea inducts first locally developed fighter jet into air force breakingdefense.com/2026/09/…

South Korea inducts first locally developed fighter jet into air force - Breaking Defense

Introduction of KF-21 into South Korea's military marks a significant milestone for country's defense industry

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Navy launches Phase II for medium robo-ship project, seeks ‘innovative solutions’ breakingdefense.com/2026/09/…

Navy launches Phase II for medium robo-ship project, seeks 'innovative solutions' - Breaking Defense

The Navy wants medium unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs) that can operate for 10 days at sea and carry two shipping containers.

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How China is rethinking tank survival against FPVs and top-attack threats breakingdefense.com/2026/09/…

How China is rethinking tank survival against FPVs and top-attack threats - Breaking Defense

The drone age did not end armored warfare. It rewrote the terms of survival, and Chinese military analysts are paying attention.

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The Weekly Break Out: Air Force Sec. Meink said the US has launched weapons into orbit. Here's why it matters. ow.ly/p6aa50ZR94Y Underwritten by @LeonardoDRSnews.
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Russian hybrid attacks likely to increase in coming months: Danish intel assessment breakingdefense.com/2026/09/…

Russian hybrid attacks likely to increase in coming months: Danish intel assessment - Breaking...

The nine-page document said that although the risk is low, the likelihood of Moscow launching a "limited military attack" is increasing against one or several NATO countries.

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OCCAR awards $4.2B DDX destroyer contract to Fincantieri, Leonardo joint venture  breakingdefense.com/2026/09/…

OCCAR awards $4.2B DDX destroyer contract to Fincantieri, Leonardo joint venture  - Breaking Defense

"The DDX programme is set to redefine the Italian Navy’s capability profile in the field of air and missile defence" said the two Italian manufacturers in a joint statement.

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Navy launches Robotics and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Center breakingdefense.com/2026/09/…

Navy launches Robotics and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Center - Breaking Defense

RASWDC is in the process of developing a phased implementation plan to tackle issues like command structure, mission relationships and resource requirements.

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The Air Force says its China think-tank will continue. It’s director says it’s basically dead. breakingdefense.com/2026/09/…

The Air Force says its China think-tank will continue. It's director says it's basically dead. -...

The Air Force’s stance that the China Aerospace Studies Institute can function without its civilian staff is “not credible,” its Brendan Mulvaney told Breaking Defense.

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Hawk trainer crash prompts UK to ground fleet breakingdefense.com/2026/09/…

Hawk trainer crash prompts UK to ground fleet - Breaking Defense

“Both pilots are doing well … and expected to make a full recovery,” said the UK Royal Air Force.

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Navy wants more offensive, ‘expeditionary’ cyber capabilities breakingdefense.com/2026/09/…

Navy wants more offensive, 'expeditionary' cyber capabilities - Breaking Defense

“What I would offer to industry … if you are interested in talking about expeditionary cyber, cyber at the tactical edge, particularly offensive or capabilities that support offense, please come talk...

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The still-formidable F-16 will be even more capable with better electronic warfare. A Viper modernization that includes EW, radar, EO/IR, and navigation. [Sponsored by @northropgrumman] ow.ly/3Pq750ZQLzn

The still-formidable F-16 will be even more capable with better electronic warfare - Breaking...

The F-16 remains a formidable frontline fighter. Learn how electronic warfare, radar, EO/IR and navigation upgrades can improve its capability and survivability.

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EXCLUSIVE: SpaceX given unique access to classified DoD space tracking data, sources say breakingdefense.com/2026/09/…

EXCLUSIVE: SpaceX given unique access to classified DoD space tracking data, sources say - Breaking...

Commercial space monitoring firms are concerned SpaceX's ability to use the best DoD data could threaten the market, sources tell Breaking Defense.

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Syria looks to end foreign military presence, have sovereignty over all bases: President breakingdefense.com/2026/09/…

Syria looks to end foreign military presence, have sovereignty over all bases: President - Breaking...

Damascus “very soon will not have the necessity to have any military or foreign military presence, and I believe we can go through the relations, diplomatic relations, and respect with all the...

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Is the future of European airpower trending towards drones? We discuss in our latest roundtable video: ow.ly/bzVA50ZQyZj Underwritten by @GenAtomics_ASI
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UK launches first space squadron to ‘degrade and deny’ enemies breakingdefense.com/2026/09/…

UK launches first space squadron to ‘degrade and deny’ enemies - Breaking Defense

“No one wants a war in space. We are positioned to deter this,” said Harv Symth, UK Chief of the Air Staff

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Air, Space Forces pick up research pace for orbital cargo delivery breakingdefense.com/2026/09/…

Air, Space Forces pick up research pace for orbital cargo delivery - Breaking Defense

The current focus is on low cost, high volume commercial cargo reentry pods, an Air Force Research Laboratory spokesperson told Breaking Defense.

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