The Weekly Break Out

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What's going on with the Navy's next-gen fighter? The Weekly Break Out Ep. 26 Jul 22, 2025

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In this week's Break Out, Aaron and Lee discuss hints from the administration and congress that might give us a glimpse of the future of the FA-XX program. Plus, get ready for more shows from Breaking Defense that cover Congress and the Middle East.

Are Cracks Developing in the ICE Pact? The Weekly Break Out Ep. 25 Jul 15, 2025

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In this week's episode of The Weekly Break Out, editor Lee Ferran is joined by reporters Justin Katz and Carley Welch to talk icebreakers and a new drone directive.

Various approaches emerge about Golden Dome. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 24 Jul 08, 2025

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In this week's episode of the Break Out, Aaron Mehta and Lee Ferran discuss how companies, big and small, are exploring Golden Dome. Plus, the latest on the defense budget.

NATO leaders discuss increased spending. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 23 Jul 01, 2025

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In this week's episode, Air Warfare reporter Michael Marrow reports about NATO's new 5 percent spending requirement. Hear reaction from NATO and European leaders.

US bombs Iran and China refuels a satellite. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 22 Jun 24, 2025

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In this episode of the Weekly Break Out. Reporter Ashley Roque shows us how the U.S. bombing campaign against Iranian nuclear sites unfolded. And reporter Theresa Hitchens explains the significance of a first-ever satellite refueling in space.

Hegseth faces lawmakers and an F-35 exclusive. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 21 Jun 10, 2025

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This week on The Break Out, editors Aaron Mehta and Lee Ferran discuss Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's series of Congressional hearings and what to expect from them. Then, Aaron is joined by Michael Marrow to discuss a recent story about the status of the F-35's radar.

Pacific policy in Singapore and the UK's new defense plan. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 20 Jun 03, 2025

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This week on The Break Out, editors Aaron Mehta and Lee Ferran go global. First, the pair discuss the top stories out of the Shangri-La Dialogues, the annual gathering in Singapore of defense leaders from around the Pacific. Then, they turn to the United Kingdom, and its roll out of the much-anticipated Strategic Defence Review.

Army Aviation shifts on aircraft and unmanned systems. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 19 May 27, 2025

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This week, Senior Reporter Ashley Roque speaks to Managing Editor Lee Farran about news from the recent Army Aviation Association of America conference. Plus, we dig into the future of the F-35.

Air Force chief emphasizes agility in hopes of budget boost. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 18 May 20, 2025

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In this episode of the Weekly Break Out, Air Warfare Reporter Michael Marrow talks about his exclusive story with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin. Hear what Allvin feels the Air Force has over other services ahead of the budget.

Shifting orbits in space authorities. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 17 May 13, 2025

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In this episode of the Weekly Break Out, we discuss how rules of engagement in space may be shifting. Plus, we preview President Trump's upcoming trip to the Middle East and Qatar's gift of an Air Force One plays into Boeing's delivery of the presidential plane.

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