Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Mar 24, 2026
Aviation Week editors discuss the increase in projected Golden Dome costs and what the fiscal 2027 Pentagon budget request may tell us about the umbrella program.
Mar 20, 2026
The phones are ringing at defense companies from governments urgently seeking more weapons. Often, they are being put on hold.
Mar 20, 2026
The record-high defense top line is intended to grow aircraft fleets, increase munition buys and bolster missile defenses.
Mar 18, 2026
The Paraguayan Air Force’s current modernization efforts are centered on overhauling attack aircraft, which are considered essential for countering organized crime.
Mar 17, 2026
The F-47 and B-21 are the crown jewels of next-generation air dominance and strike capability, but they will also be part of a larger family of systems.
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Jul 07, 2026
Indonesia has signed agreements with India covering the acquisition of the BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missile and Astra air-to-air missile.
Jul 07, 2026
NATO members are using the Ankara summit to launch initiatives to bolster their strike, space and missile defense capabilities, in part reflecting lessons from the wars in Ukraine and Iran.
Jul 07, 2026
Denmark plans to acquire two Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft as it sees to strengthen its ability to safeguard the Arctic and North Atlantic.
Jul 07, 2026
NATO allies have committed to strengthening key support capabilities with plans to field Saab GlobalEye and Northrop Grumman MQ-4 Triton UAS.
Jul 06, 2026
BAE Systems is conceptualizing how to control and direct CCAs in battle using the wide-area display planned for the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Jul 06, 2026
Azerbaijan has begun receiving long-awaited deliveries of its new fleet of JF-17 combat aircraft.
Jul 06, 2026
Leonardo Helicopters has completed the first flight of new-build AW101 helicopters destined for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s search and rescue fleet.
Jul 06, 2026
Diehl says it is looking to expand its partnership with Brazil’s AEL Sistemas as the German company eyes the Brazilian ground-based air defense market.