Michael Marrow

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the first flight of its self-funded YFQ-48A drone wingman.

“Withdrawing these bombers to [the US] will provide an opportunity for more significant maintenance on the aircraft, but it does reduce the potential sustained strike capacity US forces could bring to bear against Iran,” Timothy Walton, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, told Breaking Defense. By Michael Marrow on October 08, 2026 4:29 am Share Options Share a link to this article

One source familiar with the negotiations expressed doubt that Lockheed "can successfully propose something that demonstrates long term cost savings."

The company is aiming to tackle a “sweet spot” in the strike market with the Group 3 Troublemaker, and has a “sponsor” in the US Navy, according to executive David Markert. By Michael Marrow on October 09, 2026 2:02 pm Share Options Share a link to this article

CEO Thomas Akers told Breaking Defense that the company's recent acquisition by Norwegian defense firm Kongsberg offers “an immediate step change” for the startup firm, whose portfolio now spans from a reusable drone interceptor to a low-cost cruise missile. By Michael Marrow on October 16, 2026 12:28 pm Share Options Share a link to this article

Lt. Gen. David Tabor also confirmed reporting that the Air Force is considering a new build F-16, but said that decision wasn't "urgent." By Michael Marrow on October 21, 2026 4:46 pm Share Options Share a link to this article

The tentative agreement, which still needs lawmakers' blessing, covers production and sustainment over the next 10 years. By Michael Marrow on October 22, 2026 8:57 am Share Options Share a link to this article

“We think now's the right time” for a blended wing body design to make its debut, Natilus Chief Operating Officer Nolan Giblin told Breaking Defense. By Michael Marrow on October 23, 2026 8:03 am Share Options Share a link to this article

Although there's a “temptation” to keep buying KC-46s, a plan to procure 75 more of the Boeing-made tankers should be an “upper limit” followed by a new, longer range tanker, the Hudson Institute's Timothy Walton told Breaking Defense. By Michael Marrow on October 27, 2026 8:00 am Share Options Share a link to this article

The “groundbreaking agreement” on AMRAAM production “will not only ensure the acquisition of equipment needed by both Japan and the United States, but will also strengthen Japan's defense industry base,” said Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. By Michael Marrow on October 29, 2026 12:45 pm Share Options Share a link to this article