Breaking Defense is reporting on several key developments in defense. It said the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) was a focus at the Farnborough Airshow, with discussions around potential new entrants and a "bridge" aircraft.
The outlet also reported that Oracle secured a $7 billion contract to consolidate Pentagon software purchases, a deal the DoD CIO expects could save $441 million. Separately, the Pentagon plans to demonstrate ground-launched, precision strike weapons in November, allocating $250 million for its Ground-Based Affordable Mass initiative.
Breaking Defense highlighted an argument from CSBA's Tyler Hacker, who suggests the U.S. military may undervalue improved energetics by focusing solely on price. Additionally, it reported a U.S. export status change for the United Arab Emirates, aimed at boosting Emirati drone and AI technology, which an analyst noted would streamline procurement and foster cooperation.