Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Jun 25, 2026
The A400M is trying to shed its reputation as a sluggish development program as it pursues new mission capabilities.
Jun 25, 2026
Victus Haze put the service’s rapid-response space concept to the test, launching and commissioning a satellite in record time.
Jun 24, 2026
The White House on June 24 formally requested an $87.6 billion supplemental package to mostly cover costs related to the war in Iran, with some additional funding for other priorities.
Jun 23, 2026
Editors explore the U.S. Air Force's award of Collaborative Combat Aircraft production contracts to Anduril and General Atomics.
Jun 19, 2026
How the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is enhancing its new naval capabilities from the seas and the skies.
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Jun 26, 2026
A pilot in training accidentally activated the fuel shutoff valve during an initial qualification flight on the L3Harris OA-1K Skyraider II, causing the armed overwatch aircraft to crash.
Jun 26, 2026
Poland has signaled it is ready to acquire its first tanker aircraft following discussions with the Spanish government.
Jun 26, 2026
The Swedish government has launched a review to study the economic, defense, security and foreign policy effects associated with potential plans for a future fighter program.
Jun 26, 2026
Historians may come to categorize military aviation as Before F-35 and After F-35, such is the Joint Strike Fighter’s impact on combat capability, interoperability, program execution and oversight.
Jun 26, 2026
Indonesia has settled its remaining financial obligation under the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 Boramae fighter development program.
Jun 26, 2026
The Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft is participating in Exercise Valiant Shield, its first involvement in a major multinational exercise.
Jun 25, 2026
The Next Generation Air Dominance and Collaborative Combat Aircraft programs have progressed to production contracts.
Jun 25, 2026
The U.S. Army’s first division to get the Bell MV-75 Cheyenne II has been practicing with Bell’s MV-22 tiltrotor ahead of the fielding in the coming years.