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

America’s newest nuclear warhead will cost under $100M to produce, budget docs show

America’s newest nuclear warhead will cost under $100M to produce, budget docs show
America’s newest nuclear warhead will cost under $100M to produce, budget docs show

The B61-13, announced in October, seeks to create a higher-yield nuclear bomb that can be used to penetrate hardened enemy locations.

Maxar wins next phase of Army’s One World Terrain effort

Maxar wins next phase of Army’s One World Terrain effort
Maxar wins next phase of Army’s One World Terrain effort

Maxar has been working on the Army’s virtual map program since 2019.

[UPDATED] What’s in the Pentagon’s FY25 budget request? Here’s where to find out

[UPDATED] What’s in the Pentagon’s FY25 budget request? Here’s where to find out
[UPDATED] What’s in the Pentagon’s FY25 budget request? Here’s where to find out

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.

Sweden officially joins NATO as 32nd alliance member

Sweden officially joins NATO as 32nd alliance member
Sweden officially joins NATO as 32nd alliance member

The formal membership comes less than two years after Sweden first applied, after years of military neutrality.

Palantir wins contract for Army TITAN next-gen targeting system

Palantir wins contract for Army TITAN next-gen targeting system
Palantir wins contract for Army TITAN next-gen targeting system

In December, an Army official called TITAN “one of the foundational elements from the intelligence modernization efforts within the Army.” 

Anduril, Hanwha team for Army’s S-MET robot transport competition

Anduril, Hanwha team for Army’s S-MET robot transport competition
Anduril, Hanwha team for Army’s S-MET robot transport competition

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.

Good news for allies, questions on AI at Reagan National Defense Forum [VIDEO]

Good news for allies, questions on AI at Reagan National Defense Forum [VIDEO]
Good news for allies, questions on AI at Reagan National Defense Forum [VIDEO]

Breaking Defense reporters Michael Marrow and Ashley Roque round up the news from the 2023 Reagan National Defense Forum.

Canada finalizes $5.9 billion P-8 Poseidon deal

Canada finalizes $5.9 billion P-8 Poseidon deal
Canada finalizes $5.9 billion P-8 Poseidon deal

The first P-8A is expected in 2026, with all aircraft delivered “as early as fall 2027” and full operational capability online by 2033.

‘Historically costly’: Joint Chiefs chairman outlines year-long CR impact

‘Historically costly’: Joint Chiefs chairman outlines year-long CR impact
‘Historically costly’: Joint Chiefs chairman outlines year-long CR impact

In a letter to the Senate appropriations chair, Gen. CQ Brown warns, “We cannot outpace our pacing challenge [China] while under a CR.”

A note of thanks to the Breaking Defense community

A note of thanks to the Breaking Defense community
A note of thanks to the Breaking Defense community

As 2023 enters its final stretch, a word of thanks for our readers.

Congress kicks budget can to next year, Pentagon goes under continuing resolution through Feb. 2

Congress kicks budget can to next year, Pentagon goes under continuing resolution through Feb. 2
Congress kicks budget can to next year, Pentagon goes under continuing resolution through Feb. 2

Defense officials are still unhappy with operating under a CR for five months.

Inside Northrop’s plan to dramatically increase defense exports over the next decade

Inside Northrop’s plan to dramatically increase defense exports over the next decade
Inside Northrop’s plan to dramatically increase defense exports over the next decade

Steve O’Bryan, Northrop’s top international sales executive, says the company will seek to follow the “F-35 playbook” and partner globally.

Romania cleared to buy $2.5B worth of Abrams tanks

Romania cleared to buy $2.5B worth of Abrams tanks
Romania cleared to buy $2.5B worth of Abrams tanks

Romania hopes to buy 54 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tanks through the Foreign Military Sales process.

US to introduce new nuclear gravity bomb design: B61-13

US to introduce new nuclear gravity bomb design: B61-13
US to introduce new nuclear gravity bomb design: B61-13

The new warhead variant is needed to provide “additional options against certain harder and large-area military targets,” according to the Pentagon.

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