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Former Navy vice chief charged in purported bribery scheme: DOJ

Former Navy vice chief charged in purported bribery scheme: DOJ
Former Navy vice chief charged in purported bribery scheme: DOJ

Robert Burke faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison if convicted, the Department of Justice said.

Army chief lays out what he wants from industry for C2 Next 

Army chief lays out what he wants from industry for C2 Next 
Army chief lays out what he wants from industry for C2 Next 

C2NG is the Army’s joint effort with industry to build a “data-centric” command and control system facilitated through network transport.

Stoltenberg ‘welcomes’ moves to allow Ukraine to ‘hit back’ inside Russian borders

Stoltenberg ‘welcomes’ moves to allow Ukraine to ‘hit back’ inside Russian borders
Stoltenberg ‘welcomes’ moves to allow Ukraine to ‘hit back’ inside Russian borders

“It makes sense to adapt any restrictions that would make it impossible for Ukrainians to hit back against artillery positions, missile positions in Russia, directly attacking Ukrainian forces or Ukrainian cities,” said the NATO Secretary General.

Angry over Gaza, France bars Israeli firms from major defense show Eurosatory

Angry over Gaza, France bars Israeli firms from major defense show Eurosatory
Angry over Gaza, France bars Israeli firms from major defense show Eurosatory

An exhibitor list shows dozens of Israeli firms are already signed up to show off their wares at the upcoming defense exhibition in Paris.

US senator urges admin to direct funding towards new Ohio sub repair facilities

US senator urges admin to direct funding towards new Ohio sub repair facilities
US senator urges admin to direct funding towards new Ohio sub repair facilities

The senator is backing a proposal by Bartlett Maritime Corp., which has been pitching the US Navy on sub repair facilities in Ohio for years.

Austin, Chinese defense minister meet for first ‘constructive’ face-to-face

Austin, Chinese defense minister meet for first ‘constructive’ face-to-face
Austin, Chinese defense minister meet for first ‘constructive’ face-to-face

In reportedly frank talks, US and Chinese military chiefs discuss Taiwan, South China Sea, and, according to the Pentagon, Beijing’s support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Lebanon launches first maritime strategy, including focus on maritime border security

Lebanon launches first maritime strategy, including focus on maritime border security
Lebanon launches first maritime strategy, including focus on maritime border security

The new strategy, obtained first by Breaking Defense, presents specific security challenges from threats to communication cables and a limited ability to intervene on the water to maintain maritime security and safety.

At Shangri La, senators say US must boost defense spending in showdown with China

At Shangri La, senators say US must boost defense spending in showdown with China
At Shangri La, senators say US must boost defense spending in showdown with China

Sen. Tammy Duckworth said she “wouldn’t commit” to such a dramatic jump in spending as floated by Sen. Roger Wicker, but she “certainly welcome[s] that conversation.”

Japan to award contract for Glide Phase Interceptor work by March 2025

Japan to award contract for Glide Phase Interceptor work by March 2025
Japan to award contract for Glide Phase Interceptor work by March 2025

Kazuya Yonekura, director of guided weapons project management division of the Japanese ministry of defense, spoke to Breaking Defense in Tokyo.

Proposed AUKUS exemption a good start, but ‘more work to do,’ industry trade group says

Proposed AUKUS exemption a good start, but ‘more work to do,’ industry trade group says
Proposed AUKUS exemption a good start, but ‘more work to do,’ industry trade group says

The State Department should consider revising its draft language to reduce the technologies excluded from export control exemptions, which currently include submarines-related technologies and larger drones, the AIA said in recommendations to the department.

The National Guard is essential to America’s Indo-Pacific strategy

The National Guard is essential to America’s Indo-Pacific strategy
The National Guard is essential to America’s Indo-Pacific strategy

In this op-ed, Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson discusses how the National Guard has been working with allies in the Indo-Pacific.

New contract expands Maven AI’s users ‘from hundreds to thousands’ worldwide, Palantir says

New contract expands Maven AI’s users ‘from hundreds to thousands’ worldwide, Palantir says
New contract expands Maven AI’s users ‘from hundreds to thousands’ worldwide, Palantir says

Evolved from JAIC’s controversial Project Maven, Palantir’s Maven Smart System pulls together data from satellites, social media and other disparate sources for military commanders and planners.

How cybersecurity for multi-domain operations needs to evolve

How cybersecurity for multi-domain operations needs to evolve
How cybersecurity for multi-domain operations needs to evolve

Join Breaking Defense for live webinar with Gurpreet Bhatia, DoD’s Principal Director for Cybersecurity, on the latest trends and challenges in cybersecurity.

US Marines buy 200 tactical robots from Israel’s Roboteam amid all-time high demand: CEO

US Marines buy 200 tactical robots from Israel’s Roboteam amid all-time high demand: CEO
US Marines buy 200 tactical robots from Israel’s Roboteam amid all-time high demand: CEO

Roboteam’s Matan Shirvi told Breaking Defense the Micro Tactical Ground Robot the Marines are getting has been “customized” to their “operational needs.”