Aaron Mehta

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.com

Stories by Aaron Mehta

Drone sales, missile collaboration and new C2: Japan, US tighten defense ties

Drone sales, missile collaboration and new C2: Japan, US tighten defense ties
Drone sales, missile collaboration and new C2: Japan, US tighten defense ties

The US and Japan are “increasing the interoperability and planning of our militaries so they can work together in a seamless and effective way,” US President Joe Biden said today.

The sights of Sea Air Space day 3 [PHOTOS]

The sights of Sea Air Space day 3 [PHOTOS]
The sights of Sea Air Space day 3 [PHOTOS]

One last look at the sights of the 2024 Sea Air Space conference.

Space Force lays out 8 areas where it wants commercial firms to help out

Space Force lays out 8 areas where it wants commercial firms to help out
Space Force lays out 8 areas where it wants commercial firms to help out

The Space Force’s new Commercial Space Strategy pledges real money towards buying commercial solutions, a long-standing concern from industry.

SecNav’s comments lead Sea Air Space Day 2 news [VIDEO]

SecNav’s comments lead Sea Air Space Day 2 news [VIDEO]
SecNav’s comments lead Sea Air Space Day 2 news [VIDEO]

Breaking Defense’s Aaron Mehta and Valerie Insinna break down the news from day two and preview day three of Sea Air Space.

The sights from day 2 of Sea Air Space 2024 [PHOTOS]

The sights from day 2 of Sea Air Space 2024 [PHOTOS]
The sights from day 2 of Sea Air Space 2024 [PHOTOS]

A collection of what you can see on the show floor and meeting halls of the Sea Air Space conference.

Aussie PM says no Japan as AUKUS member, but Pillar II on table

Aussie PM says no Japan as AUKUS member, but Pillar II on table
Aussie PM says no Japan as AUKUS member, but Pillar II on table

AUKUS defense leaders today said they will talk with Japan about joining the military agreement as a Pillar II tech partner.

With Navy exercise, unmanned surface vessel firm Saronic sees ‘next step’

With Navy exercise, unmanned surface vessel firm Saronic sees ‘next step’
With Navy exercise, unmanned surface vessel firm Saronic sees ‘next step’

“We are in active conversations with many of the stakeholders who are relevant to things like Replicator and we’re excited to collaborate with the government when the time is right,” Saronic exec Rob Lehman told Breaking Defense.

What to know ahead of Sea-Air-Space 2024 [VIDEO]

What to know ahead of Sea-Air-Space 2024 [VIDEO]
What to know ahead of Sea-Air-Space 2024 [VIDEO]

Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and naval reporter Justin Katz from Breaking Defense preview this week’s Sea-Air-Space 2024 conference.

Fincantieri CEO looks to tap growing undersea market

Fincantieri CEO looks to tap growing undersea market
Fincantieri CEO looks to tap growing undersea market

“Underwater will be what was space 40 years ago,” company CEO Pierroberto Folgiero told Breaking Defense during a recent visit to Washington.

Austal rejects Hanwha’s takeover bid — for now

Austal rejects Hanwha’s takeover bid — for now
Austal rejects Hanwha’s takeover bid — for now

Austal rejected the bid based on concerns it would not be approved by regulators, something Hanwha says should not be an issue.

John Plumb, key DoD space official, to exit

John Plumb, key DoD space official, to exit
John Plumb, key DoD space official, to exit

Plumb has been assistant secretary of Defense for Space Policy since March 2022.

Raytheon awarded sole-source radar upgrade for Taiwan

Raytheon awarded sole-source radar upgrade for Taiwan
Raytheon awarded sole-source radar upgrade for Taiwan

The upgrade will “increase the air surveillance capability for the system. This effort will further enhance the air surveillance mission software capabilities,” an Air Force spokesperson told Breaking Defense.

Sasha Baker, acting undersecretary for policy, to exit DoD in April

Sasha Baker, acting undersecretary for policy, to exit DoD in April
Sasha Baker, acting undersecretary for policy, to exit DoD in April

Baker has been serving as the acting undersecretary of defense for policy since mid-2023, when Colin Kahl left the position. Derek Cholet was nominated for the role in July.

Classified tech, LongShot drone lead R&E unfunded list

Classified tech, LongShot drone lead R&E unfunded list
Classified tech, LongShot drone lead R&E unfunded list

The biggest pot of money sought is for a program whose details are listed as “Description withheld. Classified topic. Materials available at higher level.”

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