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 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.
Jun 01, 2026
Five people were killed and two others injured following an explosion and fire at a Hanwha Aerospace facility in Daejeon, South Korea, on the morning of June 1.
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.