Boeing's F/A-XX Victory and Ukraine's Defense Tech Push

The latest episode of The Break Out dives into Boeing's recent victory in securing the Navy's F/A-XX fighter program. Editor-in-chief Aaron Mehta and Navy reporter Diana Stancy discuss the program's expected role, which includes operating alongside the F-35s and F/A-18s. They also address concerns about Boeing's ability to manage two sixth-generation fighter programs simultaneously.

The episode also features a report from Breaking Defense Europe Editor Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo, who is on the ground in Lviv, Ukraine. She explores how Ukraine is working to expand its domestic defense technology industry amid the ongoing war. The segment highlights how ordinary citizens are adapting to the challenges of daily life in a wartime environment.