How DOGE cuts are being institutionalized in the Pentagons policy. The Weekly Break Out
Release Date: 08/19/2025
How DOGE cuts are being institutionalized in the Pentagons policy. The Weekly Break Out
The Weekly Break Out
In this week's episode, Air Warfare reporter Michael Marrow discusses how the Pentagon is making DOGE part of its regular process. Plus, Aaron Mehta and Lee Ferran discuss changes to the defense cyber workforce.
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Ukraine's hopes of drone exports hits turbulence. The Weekly Break Out
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In this week's episode of the Break Out, we lay out the bumps Ukraine is seeing for its drone exports and we dive into a Navy exercise that mimics a real-world scenario.
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Army bets big on Palantir and Golden Dome takes center stage. The Weekly Breakout
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In this week's Break Out, we talk Palantir's all-in-one contract and discuss why Golden Dome will be the talk of the Space and Missile Defense Symposium this week in Huntsville.
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A potential new CNO plus a look at a White House AI Action Plan. The Weekly Breakout
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Adm. Daryl Caudle recently had his confirmation hearing for CNO. Naval Warfare Reporter Justin Katz runs down what you need to know about Caudle's confirmation hearing. Also, the White House recently released the AI Action Plan, which includes 19 recommendations involving the DoD.
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What’s going on with the Navy’s next-gen fighter? The Weekly Break Out Ep. 26
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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.
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Are Cracks Developing in the ICE Pact? The Weekly Break Out Ep. 25
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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.
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Various approaches emerge about Golden Dome. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 24
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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.
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NATO leaders discuss increased spending. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 23
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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.
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US bombs Iran and China refuels a satellite. The Weekly Break Out Ep. 22
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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.
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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.
info_outlineIn this week's episode, Air Warfare reporter Michael Marrow discusses how the Pentagon is making DOGE part of its regular process. Plus, Aaron Mehta and Lee Ferran discuss changes to the defense cyber workforce.