In this week’s episode of The Break Out, Breaking Defense Editor‑in‑Chief Aaron Mehta and Senior Space Reporter Theresa Hitchens examine the U.S. military’s renewed effort to harness solar energy for orbital missions. They explore whether interest from Silicon Valley and venture capitalists can accelerate the development of a viable space‑based solar power solution.
Mehta and Deputy Editor Lee Ferran also review key outcomes from the NATO 2026 summit in Ankara, then set the stage for next week’s Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom.