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Breaking Defense

@BreakingDefense

Breaking Defense: The essential source for military, political, & industry leaders seeking in-depth coverage of global defense strategy & technology.

Washington, DC

Joined January 2011

Breaking Defense
@BreakingDefense
Feb 22, 2021
RUMINT: Former Sen. Bill Nelson (Fla.) is said to be Biden admin pick for NASA administrator, killing several birds with one stone: strong relationship with POTUS, congressional savvy. Pam Melroy is on deck as his deputy, bringing technical chops to bear. @Genevaexpat
Breaking Defense
@BreakingDefense
Aug 1, 2018
North Korean Denuclearization Moving In ‘Positive Direction’, Russian Poseidon 2-Megaton Robo-Sub Doesn't Change Strategic Balance: STRATCOM’s Hyten.
North Korean Denuclearization Potentially Moving In 'Positive Direction': Gen. Hyten - Breaking...
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Jul 2, 2025
S-400s or not, don’t give Turkey the F-35
S-400s or not, don’t give Turkey the F-35 - Breaking Defense
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Jul 26, 2018
#HouseofRepresentatives passed the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report by a vote of 359-54.
Breaking Defense
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Oct 8, 2025
Okinawa-based F-15 squadrons responsible for nearly 60 percent of country’s scrambles
Okinawa-based F-15 squadrons responsible for nearly 60 percent of country's scrambles - Breaking...
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Nov 9, 2020
AEI's @KoriSchake tells @paulmcleary Esper's firing is "shockingly irresponsible for the President to disrupt the important work of defending our nation during a presidential transition"
Trump 'Terminated' Esper; Former White House Counterterror Official Takes Over - Breaking Defense
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@BreakingDefense
Jun 12, 2023
The Scandinavian nation divested of submarines in 2004 but lawmakers are actively considering whether to acquire them again
Denmark considering military submarines after almost 20 year gap: Danish lawmaker - Breaking Defense
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Sep 11, 2025
Lockheed CEO says firm in ‘very active’ talks with DoD on ‘Ferrari’ F-35 with sixth-gen tech
Lockheed CEO says firm in 'very active' talks with DoD on 'Ferrari' F-35 with sixth-gen tech -...
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Jun 17, 2019
F35 to add these weapons @LockheedMartin #pas2019
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Mar 5, 2025
AST, Kayhan, LeoLabs team to demo capability to reduce Space Force satellite tracking times
AST, Kayhan, LeoLabs team to demo capability to reduce Space Force satellite tracking times -...
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Nov 5, 2025
Shield AI’s X-BAT drone to be powered by same GE engine as F-15, F-16 fighters (Exclusive)
Shield AI's X-BAT drone to be powered by same GE engine as F-15, F-16 fighters (Exclusive) -...
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Apr 26, 2022
"Unfortunately, DoD hasn't bought a Stinger in about 18 years. Some of components are no longer commercially available, and so we're going to have to go out and redesign some of the electronics in the missile of the seeker head." breakingdefense.com/2022/04/facing… (by @ValerieInsinna)
Facing obsolete parts, Raytheon struggling to replace Stingers sent to Ukraine - Breaking Defense
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Mar 22, 2018
#HRMcMaster out. #JohnBolton in. What will this mean for #JCPOA & #iran #Israel and, maybe most important — the interagency process led by the NSA.
Trump Chooses Bolton for 3rd Security Adviser as Shake-Up Continues (Published 2018)
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Jun 17, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: In unpublished document, USMC Commandant says "replacing ships lost in combat will be problematic...In an extended conflict, the United States will be on the losing end of a production race." @paulmcleary with more:
In War, Chinese Shipyards Could Outpace US in Replacing Losses; Marine Commandant - Breaking Defense
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