Analysis & Reports
AI-assisted analysis of military-related information from public sources
The D Brief: Europe pledges aid to Kyiv; Dems seek boat-strike docs; Navy’s next frigate; Conflicts to watch; And a bit more.
European leaders have pledged significant financial and military aid to Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict with Russia, while the U.S. military continues its operations against drug trafficking in Latin America. Additionally, Russian border guards tested Estonian defenses by crossing into their territory.
Breaking Defense’s 5 most-clicked stories of 2025
The report analyzes the most significant military-related news stories of 2025, highlighting key developments in defense policy, military operations, and international relations.
Jumpmaster who saved paratrooper breaks down viral video
A jumpmaster explains the events surrounding a viral video where he saved a paratrooper during a jump.
Pentagon will cough up summaries of three years of safety investigations, per NDAA
The Pentagon is mandated to release summaries of internal safety investigations spanning nearly three years due to increasing military aviation mishaps, as stipulated in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. This move aims to enhance transparency and accountability following several high-profile incidents.
Special operators seek larger ranges for electronic warfare and drone development and training
U.S. special warfare trainers are requesting expanded areas for jamming cellular and GPS signals to enhance training in electronic warfare and drone operations, reflecting the increasing importance of these capabilities in modern warfare, particularly as observed in Ukraine.
