Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis

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.
Feb 17, 2026
Editors are joined by analyst Sash Tusa to discuss the fallout of the Munich Security Conference and Saudi Arabia's World Defense Show.
Feb 17, 2026
The service’s special operations forces are arguing for their relevance as upgrade plans evolve.
Feb 13, 2026
“We would be foolish if we didn’t take advantage of commercial space capabilities,” a Space Force official says.

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May 29, 2026
Organizers of the canceled Royal International Air Tattoo will run a defense engagement event for industry sponsors and military delegations that were due to attend the airshow.
May 29, 2026
A Russian one-way attack drone hit a residential building in Romania, injuring two people.
May 29, 2026
The EU has completed a key review for the future Earth Observation Governmental Service (EOGS) program.
May 29, 2026
Boeing says it has wrapped up MQ-28 Ghost Bat CCA testing at the Point Mugu Sea Range over the Pacific Ocean.
May 29, 2026
OHB and Rheinmetall finalized their plans for a joint venture to pursue a German military proliferated low-Earth-orbit communications satellite program.
May 28, 2026
As a Canadian review of fighter acquisition plans continues, a top Saab executive says the domestic defense industry could play a role in Ukraine’s plan to acquire an initial batch of up to 20 Saab Gripen E/F fighters.
May 28, 2026
The Swiss government says its first Lockheed Martin F-35 has entered final assembly as the customer and company work toward first customer delivery next year.
May 28, 2026
Leonardo is planning to grow its UK headcount beyond 10,000 people as the company sees greater commitments from the government on defense and security spending.