Swiss cutting F-35 order by six, facing up to five year Patriot delay
By deciding against a request to secure funding for all 36 jets and move ahead with a reduced buy, the Swiss Federal Council accepted that “negative consequences” are to come.
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AI risk moves into the security budget spotlight
Enterprises are pushing AI deeper into workflows that touch sensitive data across cloud platforms and SaaS apps. The 2026 Thales Data Threat Report, based on a survey of 3,120 respondents in 20 countries, places that shift alongside growing pressure on…
Why manufacturing critical defense technologies in the US is the linchpin to national security
[Sponsored] Breaking Defense visits production lines for made-in-America circuit boards, displays, and missile components.
US-European relations will define the next year: 2026 preview
Transatlantic political turbulence could disrupt orders from European customers for US defense equipment over the long term, but if the last year is anything to go by, business is likely to be relatively predictable.
Thales expands AI ecosystem protection with application and RAG security tools
AI is one of the fastest-growing technologies in the history of modern business, with the ability to revolutionize industries, optimize operations, and drive innovation, but it is also introducing security gaps, risks, and vulnerabilities. According to…
The network transport layer is the backbone of next-generation command and control
[Sponsored] Hybrid communications requirements will shape the Army’s data infrastructure of the future.
France announces almost $5B in new military space funding
Increased focus on defense is one of five pillars in a new French national space strategy announced by President Emmanuel Macron today.
Four Companies Pitch Team For SSN-AUKUS Combat System Development
Britain’s BAE Systems, RTX’s [RTX] Raytheon Australia, General Dynamics [GD] Mission Systems and France’s Thales on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pitching the establishment of a unified submarine […]
Europe’s strategic autonomy push fuels space mega-merger
“Project Bromo is a sovereignty play,” Caleb Henry, research director at Quilty Space, told Breaking Defense.
Europe’s space merger blasts off: Airbus, Leonardo, Thales sign ‘pivotal milestone’ pact
Stakes in the joint entity, planned to be operational from 2027 once regulatory approval is secured, are split with Airbus retaining a majority of 35 percent, while Leonardo and Thales will each be allocated 32.5 percent stakes.