Aaron Mehta
Editor in Chief, Breaking Defense
Aaron Mehta is editor in chief of Breaking Defense. He previously served as deputy editor and senior Pentagon correspondent for Defense News, as well as a staff writer for the non-profit Center for Public Integrity. Over his career, Mehta has interviewed dozens of defense leaders from around the globe, covering the intersection of policy, industry and technology at the highest national security levels. Mehta has a particular interest in nuclear issues, foreign weapon sales and NATO issues. Originally from outside Boston, Mass., he now lives in the Washington, D.C. area. amehta@breakingmedia.comStories by Aaron Mehta
The B61-13, announced in October, seeks to create a higher-yield nuclear bomb that can be used to penetrate hardened enemy locations.
By Aaron Mehta
Maxar has been working on the Army’s virtual map program since 2019.
By Aaron Mehta
Breaking Defense has you covered for all the news of the Pentagon’s fiscal 2025 budget rollout, and this handy landing page of our stories will get you where you need to go.
By Aaron Mehta
The formal membership comes less than two years after Sweden first applied, after years of military neutrality.
By Aaron Mehta
In December, an Army official called TITAN “one of the foundational elements from the intelligence modernization efforts within the Army.”
By Aaron Mehta
Anduril will “serve as the prime contractor to deliver a modified, autonomy-ready Uncrewed Ground Vehicle (UGV) based on Hanwha’s proven Arion-SMET platform,” according to an announcement.
By Aaron Mehta
Breaking Defense reporters Michael Marrow and Ashley Roque round up the news from the 2023 Reagan National Defense Forum.
By Aaron Mehta
The first P-8A is expected in 2026, with all aircraft delivered “as early as fall 2027” and full operational capability online by 2033.
By Aaron Mehta
In a letter to the Senate appropriations chair, Gen. CQ Brown warns, “We cannot outpace our pacing challenge [China] while under a CR.”
By Aaron Mehta
As 2023 enters its final stretch, a word of thanks for our readers.
By Aaron Mehta
Defense officials are still unhappy with operating under a CR for five months.
By Aaron Mehta and Ashley Roque
Steve O’Bryan, Northrop’s top international sales executive, says the company will seek to follow the “F-35 playbook” and partner globally.
By Aaron Mehta
Romania hopes to buy 54 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tanks through the Foreign Military Sales process.
By Aaron Mehta
The new warhead variant is needed to provide “additional options against certain harder and large-area military targets,” according to the Pentagon.
By Aaron Mehta
The B61-13, announced in October, seeks to create a higher-yield nuclear bomb that can be used to penetrate hardened enemy locations.
By Aaron MehtaMaxar has been working on the Army’s virtual map program since 2019.
By Aaron MehtaBreaking Defense has you covered for all the news of the Pentagon’s fiscal 2025 budget rollout, and this handy landing page of our stories will get you where you need to go.
By Aaron MehtaThe formal membership comes less than two years after Sweden first applied, after years of military neutrality.
By Aaron MehtaIn December, an Army official called TITAN “one of the foundational elements from the intelligence modernization efforts within the Army.”
By Aaron MehtaAnduril will “serve as the prime contractor to deliver a modified, autonomy-ready Uncrewed Ground Vehicle (UGV) based on Hanwha’s proven Arion-SMET platform,” according to an announcement.
By Aaron MehtaBreaking Defense reporters Michael Marrow and Ashley Roque round up the news from the 2023 Reagan National Defense Forum.
By Aaron MehtaThe first P-8A is expected in 2026, with all aircraft delivered “as early as fall 2027” and full operational capability online by 2033.
By Aaron MehtaIn a letter to the Senate appropriations chair, Gen. CQ Brown warns, “We cannot outpace our pacing challenge [China] while under a CR.”
By Aaron MehtaAs 2023 enters its final stretch, a word of thanks for our readers.
By Aaron MehtaDefense officials are still unhappy with operating under a CR for five months.
By Aaron Mehta and Ashley RoqueSteve O’Bryan, Northrop’s top international sales executive, says the company will seek to follow the “F-35 playbook” and partner globally.
By Aaron MehtaRomania hopes to buy 54 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tanks through the Foreign Military Sales process.
By Aaron MehtaThe new warhead variant is needed to provide “additional options against certain harder and large-area military targets,” according to the Pentagon.
By Aaron Mehta