Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Apr 09, 2026
As the race to counter Shahed drones heats up, newcomers have their breakout moment.
Apr 09, 2026
The flagship GPS upgrade in the U.S. Space Force's domain is years late, billions of dollars over budget and still not operational.
Apr 08, 2026
As of April 8, U.S. forces struck more than 13,000 targets inside Iran—4,000 of which were dynamic targets, meaning targets of opportunity that arose after a mission had started, Caine says.
Apr 07, 2026
Editors delve into the winners and losers in the White House’s $1.5 trillion defense spending plan.
Apr 03, 2026
The U.S. is winning the cost-exchange ratio with Iran—but the victory might end up being pyrrhic.
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Apr 08, 2026
As of April 8, U.S. forces struck more than 13,000 targets inside Iran—4,000 of which were dynamic targets, meaning targets of opportunity that arose after a mission had started, Caine says.
Apr 08, 2026
BAE Systems has demonstrated the ability to fire guided rockets from the Eurofighter to provide lower-cost means for the fighter to down one-way attack drones.
Apr 08, 2026
Two European space startups are teaming up to build a new orbital platform capable of deploying, coordinating and hosting autonomous interceptor spacecraft.
Apr 07, 2026
A survivability upgrade is coming for the Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II fleet that rescued the pilot and weapon system officer of a Boeing F-15E that was shot down over Iran on April 2.
Apr 07, 2026
The Greek government has signed an agreement with Israel for the procurement of Elbit PULS rocket systems valued at NIS2.3 billion ($734 million).
Apr 07, 2026
On-orbit servicing startup Starfish Space raised more than $100 million in a Series B funding round, buoyed by a satellite deorbiting contract with the U.S.
Apr 07, 2026
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. said it paused operations with its YFQ-42A prototype following a mishap after takeoff at its airport in California.
Apr 06, 2026
A massive U.S. rescue mission involving 155 aircraft recovers F-15E crew from Iran, with Trump warning Tehran of further strikes if demands aren't met.