Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis

Feb 20, 2026
The top airman talks with Aviation Week about his focus on increasing immediate readiness and addressing “change fatigue.”
Feb 19, 2026
In 15-20 years, the U.S. Marine Corps aviation fleet must evolve again. A new strategy document offers a first glimpse of the next wave of aircraft development.
Feb 19, 2026
New deals at the World Defense Show aim to translate the Saudi Vision 2030 ambitions into a tangible helicopter manufacturing ecosystem.
Feb 19, 2026
After years of underinvestment, the tide is finally turning for the Hellenic Armed Forces, with the government pledging last year to inject €25 billion ($29 billion) into defense.
Feb 18, 2026
U.S. military space leaders spent the better part of last year debating whether the time was ripe to invest further in in-space servicing and refueling. But going into 2026, the messaging has begun to coalesce around a more positive note.

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Jun 03, 2026
Sweden is exploring the potential acquisition of two-seat Gripen Fs the country’s defense minister has suggested.
Jun 03, 2026
The U.S. government has approved a possible foreign military sale to Vietnam covering sustainment support for the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules.
Jun 02, 2026
Congressional Republicans have a self-imposed deadline of late July to finish a new reconciliation bill.
Jun 02, 2026
European countries have begun signing off on major defense equipment spending using Security Action for Europe loans.
Jun 02, 2026
Demand for missiles and air defense equipment helped drive a 30% boost in Israeli defense exports to a new record, the country’s defense ministry says.
Jun 01, 2026
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has named Ron Fehlen as general manager, marking its third new top executive in four years.
Jun 01, 2026
Israel’s government has described a French government decision to bar Israel’s defense ministry from taking part in the upcoming Eurosatory defense show as “disgraceful.”
Jun 01, 2026
Romania is set to bolster its tactical air transport fleet with the purchase of two more C-27J Spartan airlifters from Italy’s Leonardo.