Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Feb 03, 2026
Several executives have acknowledged Trump’s pressure on their companies to accelerate delivery of warfighting capabilities.
Jan 30, 2026
The Space Development Agency will test whether commercial deorbiting can keep its low-Earth-orbit architecture safe and sustainable.
Jan 30, 2026
The UK’s efforts to rearm are marching at two beats—one fast-paced, another glacial.
Jan 30, 2026
Listen in as Aviation Week editors break down the Pentagon's new National Defense Strategy and what it means for the budget.
Jan 28, 2026
European defense planners are exploring how a reserve of civilian aircraft could help close a strategic airlift shortfall.
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May 05, 2026
New Zealand’s Syos Aerospace is preparing to field a wider range of drones for testing in Ukraine.
May 05, 2026
Firefly Aerospace has made progress building and testing the major flight components of the future Eclipse medium-lift launch vehicle, CEO Jason Kim says.
May 05, 2026
Soon, and for the first time since Panama disbanded its armed forces in 1989, the country will add a dedicated armed aircraft capability in the form of four A-29 Super Tucanos to help enhance its surveillance, close-air support, special operations, drug interdiction and border monitoring capabilities.
May 04, 2026
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hinted that the long-awaited, much-delayed Defense Investment Plan could emerge “in the coming weeks.”
May 04, 2026
Hanwha Group has increased its stake in Korea Aerospace Industries to 5.09%.
May 04, 2026
Israel has given the green light for the procurement of additional Lockheed Martin F-35s and Boeing F-15IAs.
May 01, 2026
Ukraine says it has struck a facility housing Russian Su-57 fighters and Su-34 fighter bombers.
May 01, 2026
The White House has nominated Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess to serve as the Pentagon’s third Chief of Space Operations.