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B-52 modernization ‘stabilized’ after cost spikes, schedule delays, Air Force official says - Breaking Defense

Air Force says B-52 overhaul is back under control after years of turbulence

The Air Force says B-52 modernization cost and schedule are now stabilized.
The engine replacement program rose to about $15 billion and slipped to a 2033 initial operational capability target.
The radar upgrade also saw cost growth and is now expected to field in 2030.
Congress remains focused on preventing further overruns as the Air Force plans to fly the bombers into the 2050s.

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DT Editorial Team·May 14, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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All guns blazing: The UK sets up $1.35 billion RCH 155 artillery order - Breaking Defense

UK Moves Ahead With Nearly £1 Billion RCH 155 Artillery Plan

Britain announced plans for 72 RCH 155 artillery systems.
The future deal is valued at close to £1 billion.
Deliveries are slated to start in 2028.
The program ties artillery modernization to UK-German industrial cooperation.

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DT Editorial Team·May 14, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Austrian jets intercept US military planes two days in a row

Austria scrambles Eurofighters twice after U.S. military aircraft approach and overfly its airspace

Austria scrambled Eurofighter Typhoons on May 10 and May 11 in response to U.S. military aircraft movements tied to overflight clearance questions.
Austria said the first aircraft turned back before crossing the border, while the second day involved a permitted overflight that still required visual verification.
The episode highlights how tightly neutral Austria controls foreign military transit through its airspace.

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DT Editorial Team·May 14, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Baltic nations ponder biggest bang for their bucks in $14 billion arms spending spree

Baltic States Prepare €12.2 Billion Defense Push With Local Production at the Center

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are preparing to spend around €12.2 billion in EU SAFE loans on defense procurement.
Baltic officials want local production and technology transfer, not only off-the-shelf weapons purchases.
Lithuania is framing defense spending as both urgent rearmament and long-term industrial positioning.

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DT Editorial Team·May 14, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Six key takeaways about Iran’s missiles, two months into the war - Breaking Defense

Iran Missile Barrages Highlight Air Defense Strengths and Stockpile Risks

Israel reportedly intercepted close to 90% of about 650 medium-range ballistic missiles.
The conflict has shown layered missile defense can sharply reduce casualties.
The campaign also highlights the risk that defenders may deplete interceptor inventories faster than attackers exhaust missile stocks.

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DT Editorial Team·May 13, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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US, close allies creating joint 'orbital warfare' plan: SPACECOM chief - Breaking Defense

US Space Command and Allies Are Writing a Joint Plan for Orbital Warfare

US Space Command and six close allies are drafting a joint concept of operations for the defense of orbital assets.
Gen. Stephen Whiting said the plan should be finished by the end of 2026.
The effort reflects a broader shift from coordination in military space operations toward integrated planning for contested orbital environments.

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DT Editorial Team·May 13, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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CYBERCOM requests 2,660 percent increase in AI for cyber operations - Breaking Defense

US Cyber Command Seeks Sharp AI Spending Increase for Cyber Operations

US Cyber Command is requesting $138 million for AI for cyber operations in FY27, up from $5 million in FY26.
The command says AI is needed to process large data volumes, detect malicious activity, and respond faster than humans alone can.
The budget request targets measurable improvements across ISR, offensive cyber, defensive cyber, and foundational activities.

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DT Editorial Team·May 12, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Pentagon turns to AI targeting to help troops shoot drones

Pentagon Pushes AI Targeting to Speed Drone Defense From Turrets to Rifles

The Pentagon wants AI-assisted target recognition to speed drone defense and reduce false identification.
Initial work focuses on CROWS remote weapon stations, with later phases expanding to maritime platforms and small arms.
The effort highlights how central low-cost drone threats have become to modern tactical planning.

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DT Editorial Team·May 8, 2026·via defensenews.com

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India to build strategic outpost near key shipping lane in Indo-Pacific

India Advances Great Nicobar Buildout Near the Malacca Strait

India is advancing a $9 billion project on Great Nicobar Island near the Malacca Strait.
The plan includes a dual-use airport, transshipment terminal, power plant, and township.
The project underscores India's push for stronger maritime presence in the Indo-Pacific despite environmental controversy.

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DT Editorial Team·May 8, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Europe defense autonomy is in reach at €50 billion a year: German experts

Europe Could Reach Greater Defense Autonomy With €50 Billion a Year, German Paper Argues

A German paper says Europe could achieve much greater defense autonomy with about €50 billion a year.
The authors identify ten central capability gaps including command and control, autonomous systems and deep strike.
They estimate €150 billion to €200 billion would be needed by 2030 and €500 billion over a decade.
The paper argues the main constraint is political prioritization, not only budget size.

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DT Editorial Team·May 8, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Space Force boosts contract ceiling for Andromeda space monitoring sats to $6.2B - Breaking Defense

Space Force Expands Andromeda Contract Pool to $6.2 Billion for Next-Generation Space Surveillance

The Space Force raised the Andromeda contract ceiling from $1.8 billion to $6.2 billion.
RG-XX is set to replace the GSSAP fleet with smaller, lower-cost satellites.
Andromeda will also fund SG-XX, a future replacement for the classified SILENTBARKER constellation.

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DT Editorial Team·May 8, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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New Iranian Attacks On UAE As Ceasefire Holds By A Thread (Updated)

Iranian missile and drone attacks hit the UAE as a ceasefire frays around the Strait of Hormuz

The UAE reported intercepting Iranian missiles, cruise missiles and drones.
The attacks came as the ceasefire weakened and shipping threats in Hormuz intensified.
The situation affects both regional military stability and global maritime risk.

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DT Editorial Team·May 6, 2026·via twz.com

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NATO needs policies, standards for sharing AI-enhanced geospatial intel: Official - Breaking Defense

NATO Warns AI-Powered Geospatial Intelligence Needs Common Rules Fast

NATO says AI-enhanced geospatial intelligence is creating urgent interoperability challenges.
Maj. Gen. Paul Lynch warned that conflicting national AI outputs could confuse commanders.
The alliance needs common standards for model training, documentation, attribution, and confidence thresholds.
Commercial satellite data is increasing both the opportunity and the complexity of GEOINT sharing.

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DT Editorial Team·May 5, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Former Qatari aircraft on track for summer Air Force One delivery

Interim Air Force One aircraft is on track for summer delivery after modifications and testing

The Air Force says the interim presidential aircraft has finished modifications and flight testing.
The main VC-25B replacement aircraft are now expected in 2028.
L3Harris and Boeing supported the bridge aircraft effort.

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DT Editorial Team·May 4, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Marines Offer Glimpse Of New Plan For Its Future Ground Combat Forces

Marine Corps’ GCE 2040 Plan Points to an AI-Heavy Future for Ground Combat

The Marine Corps publicly previewed its evolving Ground Combat Element 2040 concept.
The plan builds on Force Design 2030 and emphasizes lethality, survivability, and adaptability.
The source frames future ground combat as increasingly shaped by AI and autonomous systems.

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DT Editorial Team·May 2, 2026·via twz.com

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B-1B Seen Carrying ARRW Hypersonic Missile For The First Time

B-1B shown carrying ARRW as Air Force revives hypersonic weapon path

The Air Force has publicly shown a B-1B carrying ARRW for the first time.
The B-1B is now slated to remain in service until 2037 and serve as a hypersonic test platform.
ARRW has regained momentum in the latest budget request after earlier uncertainty.

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DT Editorial Team·May 2, 2026·via twz.com

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Ukraine to allow drone sales abroad, with caveats - Breaking Defense

Ukraine opens the door to drone exports while keeping the military first in line

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian firms can export weapons only beyond the state order.
The opening is framed as a way to bring in capital for local manufacturers.
Eligible buyers will be limited to countries seen as non-cooperative with Russia.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 30, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Pentagon formally requests name change to War Department, setting up fight with Dems - Breaking Defense

Pentagon Pushes to Rename Itself the Department of War

The Pentagon has formally asked Congress to rename the Defense Department as the Department of War.
The department estimates about $51.5 million in FY2026 costs tied to the transition.
The move is likely to become a flashpoint in debate over the fiscal 2027 defense policy bill.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Cao says industry needs to 'move forward' in first DC speech as acting SecNav - Breaking Defense

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao Signals a More Open Door for New Defense Suppliers

Hung Cao said the Navy wants more new and alternative suppliers competing for defense business.
He highlighted munitions as a case where multi-source procurement could reduce reliance on one vendor.
The remarks come amid large proposed fiscal 2027 increases for missiles and shipbuilding.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray carrier drone completes first test flight - Breaking Defense

Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray clears a key hurdle with first flight of a production-representative aircraft

A production-representative MQ-25A completed its first test flight on April 25.
Boeing said the aircraft autonomously taxied, took off, flew, landed, and responded to ground control commands.
The Navy sees the MQ-25 as the first operational carrier-based unmanned aircraft and a core enabler for carrier air wing range.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 28, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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