Ashley Roque
@ashroque13
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Pentagon Reporter with @BreakingDefense Former: @janesINTEL @ShephardNews @rollcall Send tips to aroque at breakingmedia dot com or via Signal to ashleyroque.04
Washington, DC
Joined May 2017
Thrilled to join the growing (and charismatic) @BreakingDefense team next week to pick up the land warfare beat. Please send tips and hot takes to aroque@breakingmedia.com
In continued growth, Breaking Defense brings on senior reporter for land warfare, plus new contributing editor for future warfare
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Must-read from @TBowmanNPR. It’s important everyone understands that this document is not about press’ ability to “roam the halls.” It equates asking for information—the press’ literal job—with criminal activity. The new rules even stipulate that sharing our contact information
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A statement from The New York Times on the Pentagon’s press pass policy:
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US Army eyeing new sensors and shooters for Eastern Flank Deterrence Line
breakingdefense.com
In November, the service will host Project Flytrap 4.5 in Germany, to experiment with new sensors and shooters suitable for the emerging concept.
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"Let's be clear about the facts. Pentagon reporters have always worn badges, and continue to do so to this day. Pentagon reporters have always been restricted to unclassified spaces only- the idea that reporters have been prowling in offices where they are not allowed is simply
Very strong and important statement from the Pentagon Press Association about how its members may soon lose their credentials. Please read and share. A free press matters.
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Nope. Here's the reality. Pentagon Press Association statement: "The Pentagon Press Association has been cautious with our public statements since the Defense Department first announced it would force reporters to make a choice: sign onto rules creating unprecedented
Breaking News: The Pentagon loosened its new press restrictions after weeks of negotiations with national news organizations.
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Official signals changes to Taiwan military aid, potential AUKUS alterations
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DoD's John Noh appeared before lawmakers, as they voiced concerns over America's Indo-Pacific stance.
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Meanwhile, Trump has also expanded CIA's authorities to conduct lethal targeting and carry out covert action in Latin America as part of the counter cartel mission, per 2 sources. Coincided w/ his directive authorizing the military to strike cartels.
cnn.com
The Trump administration has produced a classified legal opinion that justifies lethal strikes against a secret and expansive list of cartels and suspected drug traffickers, according to multiple...
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Hegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of hundreds of generals, admirals Reporting with @TaraCopp @AlexHortonTX @nakashimae @noahjrobertson
https://t.co/0Uhuzbpr6z
washingtonpost.com
The Pentagon has summoned military officials from around the world for a gathering in Virginia. Top generals and their staffs don’t know the reason for the meeting.
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The Pentagon’s counter-drug mission could cost millions. Where will the funding come from?
breakingdefense.com
Operations near Venezuela have already sunk three boats, and the flow of defense materiel to the region seems likely to continue, whatever the cost.
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EXCLUSIVE: DoD envisions prize competition for boost-phase SBI prototypes
breakingdefense.com
The plan faces some skepticism from industry, citing massive investment requirement for potentially relatively little.
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EXCLUSIVE: Army taps Anduril-Meta team, plus new entrant Rivet, for IVAS recompete
breakingdefense.com
An Anduril-Meta teamup will go up against a new firm called Rivet to develop a next-gen heads up display system for the US Army.
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Navy Reserve, Naval Special Warfare Leaders Removed from Command — USNI News https://t.co/umRc7KCbzS
news.usni.org
This post will be updated with additional information as it becomes available The commanders of the Navy Reserve and Naval Special Warfare were removed from their leadership positions on Friday, USNI...
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Mining for DOGE: Defense budget docs show $11B in ‘efficiencies,’ but what are they?
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An analysis by AEI conducted in partnership with Breaking Defense scoured thousands of pages of fiscal 2026 Pentagon budget documents, some of the most definitive accounting yet for DOGE’s impact at...
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Amid shakeup, Army plans to replace Gray Eagle and Shadow drones
breakingdefense.com
After the Army Transformation Initiative shook up drone plans, the service wants a replacement for older Gray Eagles in 2028 and the Shadow in 2026, according to a service official.
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Pentagon’s drone policy changes expected to help soldiers fly through red tape
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The recent directive is expected to get the services to treat small UAS as expendable items, much like artillery shells and ammunition, and cut down on the time-consuming Financial Liability Invest...
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SCOOP: The Pentagon is suspending participation in think tank events until further notice, per an email obtained by @politico, a major shift in engagement. It comes a week after DOD pulled out of Aspen Security Forum citing “the evil of globalism." https://t.co/ob5F9r7qLG
politico.com
The move comes a week after the Defense Department pulled out of the Aspen Security Forum due to “the evil of globalism.”
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SCOOP: The Army is threatening to cancel General Dynamics' management of a new 155mm shell production line. @ashroque13 with details.
breakingdefense.com
An Army "show cause" letter, obtained by Breaking Defense, threatens to cancel General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems management of a government-owned production facility.
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Space Force ponders shakeup to LEO satellite strategy, potentially hiring SpaceX for data relay
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Contracts for the next-generation Tranche 3, which will replace the earliest Transport Layer satellites, have been paused until the Space Force study is completed, five sources with knowledge of the...
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