Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis

Feb 20, 2026
The top airman talks with Aviation Week about his focus on increasing immediate readiness and addressing “change fatigue.”
Feb 19, 2026
New deals at the World Defense Show aim to translate the Saudi Vision 2030 ambitions into a tangible helicopter manufacturing ecosystem.
Feb 19, 2026
In 15-20 years, the U.S. Marine Corps aviation fleet must evolve again. A new strategy document offers a first glimpse of the next wave of aircraft development.
Feb 19, 2026
After years of underinvestment, the tide is finally turning for the Hellenic Armed Forces, with the government pledging last year to inject €25 billion ($29 billion) into defense.
Feb 18, 2026
U.S. military space leaders spent the better part of last year debating whether the time was ripe to invest further in in-space servicing and refueling. But going into 2026, the messaging has begun to coalesce around a more positive note.

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Feb 20, 2026
AVIC publicly showcased its Cloud Shadow VTOL uncrewed aircraft during Lunar New Year celebrations, highlighting both the platform and its teaming capability.
Feb 20, 2026
British defense energetics company Chemring has posted a sharp drop in first-quarter order intake as the company faces spending delays in the UK.
Feb 20, 2026
Japan’s Synspective says it secured a contract to support the country’s project to access SAR satellite data that Tokyo is acquiring through a PFI.
Feb 20, 2026
The South Korean government is reviewing approval of additional T-50TH advanced trainer exports to Thailand.
Feb 19, 2026
After a relatively slow decade in terms of export success, the Saab Gripen program appears to be experiencing a renaissance.
Feb 19, 2026
Embraer says it would establish a C-390 MRO facility in India with local partner Mahindra Group if the government there buys the airlifter.
Feb 19, 2026
Airbus says it is ready for a two-fighter approach under the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project.
Feb 19, 2026
The DOD is stepping up investment in North American germanium producers to strengthen supply chains strained by China’s critical mineral export restrictions.