Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Aug 06, 2026
A new last line of defense is being developed to defeat incoming missiles that threaten airlifters and tankers in flight.
Aug 06, 2026
America’s missile defense challenge is no longer primarily technological. It is economic.
Aug 04, 2026
The next-generation combat aircraft landscape in Europe remains in flux amid potentially shifting industrial arrangements and timelines.
Jul 31, 2026
As Boeing continues its Air Force One disclosures, the Pentagon keeps spending on the “Bridge” aircraft secret.
Jul 30, 2026
As the U.S. Air Force refines requirements for Increment 2 of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, top officials do not expect radical design changes.
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Aug 06, 2026
Australia has committed an initial A$736 million ($518 million) toward acquiring the Lockheed Martin AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM).
Aug 05, 2026
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force is exploring dispersed operating concepts for its Lockheed Martin F-35A fleet.
Aug 05, 2026
The acquisition of Belgium-based offshore rotorcraft operator NHV by a Chinese-owned lessor GD Helicopter Finance has been blocked by the Belgian government.
Aug 05, 2026
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is leveraging the enhanced capabilities of its upgraded Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Blk. 52 fighters during Exercise Pitch Black.
Aug 04, 2026
The U.S. Air Force will begin multiyear procurement of engines for its fighter aircraft and is soliciting information on the current market to apply pressure to companies to improve performance.
Aug 04, 2026
The Spanish Air Force plans to acquire a new batch of combat aircraft through a third iteration of its Halcon program, the service’s new vision lays out.
Aug 03, 2026
The Royal Australian Air Force is aiming to integrate the Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft into the next Exercise Pitch Black in 2028
Aug 03, 2026
The NATO-led NGRC effort to develop a replacement for Europe’s battlefield utility and naval helicopters has entered a competitive phase.