The Pentagon’s counter-drug mission could cost millions. Where will the funding come from?
Operations near Venezuela have already sunk three boats, and the flow of defense materiel to the region seems likely to continue, whatever the cost.
F-35
F-35 Lot 18 ‘price increase’ due to inflation, rising raw material cost: Pentagon
The rising costs have led to a row between Switzerland and the US, as Bern faces a $610 million increase for its order of 36 F-35As, a defense official told Breaking Defense.
Polish fighter buy on hold for planning doc, but F-35 order won’t be cut: General
“F-35 is a very crucial platform for the Polish air power projection concept. I don’t see any issues with that” contract going forward, said Maj. Gen. Cezary Wisniewski, deputy general commander of the Polish Armed Forces
US Navy F-35C crashes in California, pilot ejects safely
The carrier-capable F-35C crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California Wednesday evening, according to a US Navy spokesperson.
Masiello takes over as new F-35 program lead
Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Greg Masiello will now head the massive F-35 enterprise as outgoing program chief Air Force Lt. Gen. Mike Schmidt retires.
Restoring Deterrence
Victor Davis Hanson commemorated D-Day and reminded Americans of how difficult it was for the allies in WWII to recover from the May 26–June 4, 1940, evacuation from Dunkirk. For Nazi Germany it was assumed the British would not try a cross-channel invasion again, despite the rescue of 338,000 British and French troops. For Berlin, […]
Restoring Deterrence was originally published on Global Security Review.
S-400s or not, don’t give Turkey the F-35
Bradley Bowman and Sinan Ciddi in this op-ed say that regardless if Turkey ever gives up its S-400, the risk is too great for the US to send it any F-35s.
What European defense is really looking for: Risk reduction and domestic continuity
[Sponsored] The key is not just building domestic defense industrial bases, but ensuring they also contribute meaningfully to the global supply chain.
EXCLUSIVE: Eyeing risk of radar ‘delays,’ Lockheed proposes new F-35 fuselage design
A letter from Lockheed Martin’s CEO to the Air Force, obtained by Breaking Defense, warns of “risks” to radar delivery schedule, raising questions about future lots.
DefenseTech Weekly Brief
The first week of June 2025 marked significant defense technology milestones, including Ukraine’s 4,300km drone strikes, Israel’s operational laser weapon deployments, and major AI partnerships. Capital markets showed strong confidence with over $6 bil…