Brandon was formerly an analyst for AWN’s military data team covering the Middle East and North Africa region. As a former Arabic Linguist in the U.S. Air Force, Brandon has expertise in electronic warfare systems, the Global War on Terror, Middle Eastern and North African affairs, and more. He holds a Masters Degree from Johns Hopkins SAIS in Strategic Studies and International Economics, and has drafted a doctoral thesis focusing on the impact of economic scarcity on military self-sufficiency and supply chain stability.
Austria has finally signed a deal with Leonardo for a new fleet of 12 M-346 jet trainers and equipment worth $1.5 billion to replace its Saab 105 trainers.
