The funding fight and exclusive interviews: The Weekly Break Out Ep. 2
Release Date: 01/21/2025
Hegseth faces lawmakers and an F-35 exclusive. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 21
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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.
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Pacific policy in Singapore and the UK's new defense plan. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 20
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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.
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Army Aviation shifts on aircraft and unmanned systems. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 19
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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.
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Air Force chief emphasizes agility in hopes of budget boost. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 18
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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.
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Shifting orbits in space authorities. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 17
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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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Major shifts in the Army and the infrastructure needed to modernize ICBMs. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 16
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In this edition of the Break Out, Senior Land/OSD Reporter Ash Roque joins Aaron Mehta to discuss some of the big changes coming to the Army, which include those to ground vehicles. Air Warfare reporter Michael Marrow shows you what the Air Force wants in the ground as it modernizes its ICBMs.
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How defense could get $150B in addition to the budget. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 15
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In this episode of the Break Out, Aaron Mehta and Lee Ferran dive into the reconciliation bill Republicans are pushing on Capitol Hill. Plus, we see major changes in international defense spending.
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Hegseth allies ousted and land programs hang in the balance. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 14
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fires some top aides. Army vehicles programs face overhaul fears. All that and more in this week's Break Out.
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Hegseth cancels $5.1 billion in IT contracts. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 13
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In this edition of the Weekly Break Out, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth cancels several IT contracts. Reporter Carley Welch discusses its impact with Aaron Mehta. Plus, we recap the Sea, Air, Space Conference.
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Aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford and a review of Trump’s first weeks in office. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 12
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In this episode of the Weekly Break Out, Lee speaks to naval reporter Justin Katz about his recent trip aboard the USS Gerald Ford as it prepares for an upcoming voyage, plus, Aaron Mehta and Lee Ferran review the whirlwind first few weeks of the Trump administration.
info_outlineIn the second episode of Breaking Defense's web series, Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and Managing Editor Lee Ferran take a look at looming battles as Trump comes back into office.