Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Jan 20, 2026
The U.S. Army over the past two years has rolled out major changes to its aviation forces, largely in response to lessons learned in the Russia-Ukraine War.
Jan 16, 2026
A new executive order and presidential posts on social media target legacy defense industry spoils, but will they work?
Jan 16, 2026
After a dip, Asia-Pacific military spending as a percentage of GDP is back on an upward trend.
Jan 15, 2026
The day that China will outspend the rest of Asia on defense has slipped into the 2030s. Here’s why.
Jan 15, 2026
Following a banner year of satellite launches and two reusable launch attempts, China appears poised to demonstrate more cutting-edge tech on orbit in 2026.
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Apr 21, 2026
The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 budget request includes a major increase in F-35 procurement and spares after last year’s reduction.
Apr 21, 2026
The Pentagon is again zeroing out funding for the U.S. Air Force’s Boeing E-7A Wedgetail program.
Apr 21, 2026
The Pentagon has broken down its $350 billion reconciliation budget request into multiple areas.
Apr 21, 2026
U.S. budget documents released on April 21 reveal that the U.S. Navy plans to buy 4,500 air-launched hypersonic missiles for Boeing F/A-18E/Fs over the next five years.
Apr 21, 2026
Nearly five months into 2026, the UK government appears no closer to delivering its long-awaited Defense Investment Plan (DIP).
Apr 21, 2026
AeroVironment says its Locust laser weapon to counter drones has undergone naval trials.
Apr 21, 2026
Northrop Grumman says a previously undisclosed company-owned test aircraft has been sold to the USAF as part of a B-21 Raider production acceleration pact.
Apr 21, 2026
Ukraine is looking to produce more than seven million drones this year as part of the wider scaling up of its defense industrial capability.