Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis

Apr 07, 2026
Editors delve into the winners and losers in the White House’s $1.5 trillion defense spending plan.
Apr 03, 2026
Aviation Week’s latest forecast estimates $6.1 trillion in spending for 2022-30, a 45% increase from its pre-2022 projection.
Apr 03, 2026
The U.S. is winning the cost-exchange ratio with Iran—but the victory might end up being pyrrhic.
Apr 03, 2026
The role of commercial satellites and Russia’s links to Iran are being scrutinized as the war enters its second month.
Mar 30, 2026
New efforts to field drones rapidly include Drone Dominance scrimmages and an easy-to-use portal on which to order UAS.

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Jul 16, 2026
The conflicts in Ukraine and Iran have underscored how industrial capacity and the ability to replenish expended munitions stocks are critical to future war planning, NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander argues.
Jul 16, 2026
The UK Royal Air Force is looking to equip its Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport fleet with aerial refueling booms.
Jul 15, 2026
The Space Development Agency, preparing for a July 16 launch, is working to resolve on-orbit technical issues to establish its orbital mesh network.
Jul 15, 2026
China's successful recovery of a Long March-10B (CZ-10B) first-stage booster marks a significant milestone in its pursuit of reusable launch capability.
Jul 15, 2026
In his final address, Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman urged the Space Force to manage certain challenges.
Jul 15, 2026
The U.S. Space Force expects initial regional space-based moving target indication within two years, with full constellation delivery by 2028.
Jul 15, 2026
The UK evaluates fleet size, refueling needs and operational requirements as it works to restore its nuclear mission with the F-35A.
Jul 15, 2026
The proliferation of sensors in the battlefield will erode the value of stealth and put a premium on the ability to fly at low levels and high speed, the head of the French strategic air forces says.