Cyber02:10 UTC
CIA cyber intelligence helped US forces capture Maduro, deputy director says
The agency’s Center for Cyber Intelligence built a “flawless intelligence picture,” Michael Ellis said.
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- Maritime02:03 UTC
Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz
Iran said Tuesday it captured a U.S. uncrewed submarine in the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon said it had malfunctioned more than a day ago.
- Industry02:00 UTC
China is trying to steal US AI models' secrets, intel agencies warn
NSA, FBI, and CISA cite “aggressive, malicious, and targeted" distillation tactics.
- Maritime00:26 UTC
Everything We Know About The U.S. Navy’s Submersible Drone Iran Just Captured
Anduril's Dive-LD uncrewed underwater vehicle falling into Iranian hands is significant, but the system was designed to be risked in contested waters.
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- Air23:08 UTC
US Strikes 5 Iranian Oil Tankers as More Fighter Jets Ordered to Middle East
In a dramatic flare-up in the hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, American forces struck and destroyed five Iranian oil tankers Sept. 8, U.S. Central Command said. Iran retaliated by lobbing ballistic missiles toward a major U.S. base in Jordan.
- Air22:53 UTC
Air Force EO Overhaul Lets Commanders Dismiss Some Complaints
The Department of the Air Force's new equal opportunity and harassment policy, rolled out to comply with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's directives, redefines key terms and empowers commanders to dismiss complaints they deem not actionable. The new rules also bar investigations based on anonymous complaints.
- Industry21:58 UTC
Saudi’s Remaining Energy Lifeline To The World Under Threat After Successful Houthi Strikes (Updated)
Having the Strait of Hormuz and energy exports via the Red Sea shut down at the same time has long been a top fear for global oil markets.
- Air21:29 UTC
Ukraine contracting around 1,000 Patriot missiles from allies, defense chief says
Ukraine is contracting a supply of around 1,000 missiles for U.S.-designed Patriot air-defence systems.
- Land21:20 UTC
This Is Poland’s New Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Even as the utility of heavy armor is being questioned, the 40-ton Ratel aims to bring more protection and firepower to a rapidly modernizing Polish Army.
- Land21:20 UTC
Army sets new biodefense plan to counter pandemic, adversary threats
“We have to ensure that a global pandemic or some other health event does not stop us from our ability to project those forces forward,” Lt. Col. Dave Kingery said.
- Air21:15 UTC
USAF speed up Reaper replacement after heavy losses in Iran
The Massed Modular Aircraft program envisions a $10M airframe—plus sensor and system costs.
- Air21:08 UTC
First Overseas-Bound F-15EX Departs Boeing, Heading to Oregon First
After months of delays, the first F-15EX fighter jet the U.S. Air Force will permanently base overseas left Boeing’s facilities in St. Louis on Aug. 28. Eventually, the aircraft will fly to Kadena Air Base in Japan and join the 18th Wing there, but for now it is going to Portland, Ore.
- Air21:02 UTC
U.S. military’s Anduril Dive-LD drone was ‘dead in the water’ before Iran nabbed it
In the wake of the incident, a Centcom spokesperson told DefenseScoop that “U.S. operations in area waters continue.”
- Industry21:00 UTC
MBDA subsidiary GDI Simulation acquires Agenium Group
The new relationship builds on the existing activities, markets and industrial partnerships established by GDI Simulation and AGENIUM Group. Leveraging … mehr...
- Maritime20:53 UTC
MSPO 2026 – STM NETA: from a lightweight mine-hunting AUV to a node in a networked underwater system
STM is continuing to mature its NETA family of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), designed for mine detection, seabed surveillance and
- Air20:16 UTC
DIU, Honeywell Aerospace flight-test quantum sensing technology for aircraft navigation
The test involved a magnetic navigation (MagNav) system that was installed on an Embraer 170 jet that made a round-trip journey over the Pacific Ocean between Seattle's Puget Sound and southern Alaska.
- Space19:59 UTC
Defense a key focus for new UK $10.6B, 4-year space spending plan
The largest MoD investment detailed in the new strategy is a planned £880 million between 2026/2027 and 2029/2030 for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and space control “activities.”
- Space19:40 UTC
Space Force Expects to Spend $17B More on Launch as Demand Soars
The Space Force expects the scope of its main launch program to grow by 91 missions and nearly $17 billion by fiscal 2032 as demand for national security space capabilities soars.
- Industry19:33 UTC
► MBDA expands support to Poland with first industrial facility
At a ceremony today (Monday 7th September) in Czosnow, MBDA has formally opened its first industrial facility in Poland. The
- Maritime19:30 UTC
► Kongsberg Maritime enters agreement to acquire Steerprop
Oslo, Norway, 7 September 2026 – Kongsberg Maritime ASA has entered into an agreement to acquire Steerprop, a Finnish designer
- Air18:29 UTC
Trump Threatens Canadian Jets At The Center Of Army Aerial Surveillance Plans
Threatening to block Bombardier sales in the U.S. is different than actually following through with it, but Canada also has a vote.
- Land18:21 UTC
Poland’s in-development fighting vehicle carries newfound defense-export drive
Polish officials hope a new infantry fighting vehicle design will propel the country's weapons-export business.
- Air17:21 UTC
Hanwha plans to build armored vehicle carrying a counter-drone laser
Hanwha representatives said the vehicle is fitted with a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser that protects the presidential compound.
- Air17:21 UTC
Hanwha plans to build armored vehicle carrying a counter-drone laser
Hanwha representatives said the vehicle is fitted with a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser that protects the presidential compound.
- Air17:15 UTC
US Air Force seeks air-defense guns to protect overseas bases
The U.S. Air Force plans to acquire anti-aircraft guns to protect its overseas bases following Iranian attacks on U.S. bases in the Middle East.
- Air17:05 UTC
European missile-maker MBDA opens first industrial facility in Poland
“At a time when Europe faces its most serious security challenges for generations, the opening of MBDA’s new site demonstrates that the relationship between our two nations has never been more important,” said UK Minister of State for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard.
- Air16:52 UTC
Russia’s New Stealthy Lower-Cost Air-Launched Standoff Weapons On Display In Egypt
Moscow is pitching a new generation of precision weapons abroad, even as the war that produced them complicates their export prospects.
- Air16:33 UTC
Underwater Drone Captured By Iran Matches American Anduril Model
An underwater drone shown by Iran closely matches the American-designed Anduril Dive-LD model. The large AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle) was reportedly captured in the Straits of Hormuz earlier today.
- Space16:11 UTC
White House has lofty space launch ambitions, but experts question price tag
The space industry lauded a new Trump administration 1,000-launches-a-year space policy, but experts told Breaking Defense that the current space infrastructure doesn’t have enough capacity and someone’s going to have to pay, potentially a lot, to change that.
- Cyber14:43 UTC
Air Force braces for new era of AI-powered hacking, plus unpacking the Mecca pact
The proliferation of AI is forcing the USAF to rethink cyber defense, and a new regional defense pact could shake up arms sales in the Middle East.