Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Nov 25, 2025
U.S. Navy and Marine Corps legacy Hornets will get the safety system in 2026; development is starting for F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers.
Nov 21, 2025
Airbus, Leonardo and Sikorsky proposals are shaping NATO’s vision for a next-generation battlefield and naval rotorcraft fleet.
Nov 20, 2025
Fighter backlogs are soaring to heights not seen in decades as countries around the world restock and modernize.
Nov 20, 2025
NATO seeks alternative airborne early warning platforms after the U.S. withdrawal from the E-7 Support Partnership collapsed the alliance’s E-7 acquisition.
Nov 19, 2025
France’s air chief is calling for more Rafales to form a dedicated nuclear squadron, which may ease training loads but create delivery schedule challenges.
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Mar 04, 2026
The Pentagon is looking to build on the momentum of recent deals to invest in key munitions, with a specific focus on Lockheed Martin F-35 spare parts.
Mar 04, 2026
Spanish launch startup PLD Space’s latest funding round underscored how countries are trying to ensure access to space.
Mar 04, 2026
Dassault Aviation CEO Éric Trappier has rejected a German idea for a two-fighter approach in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program.
Mar 04, 2026
The UK has kicked off the search for a counter-uncrewed air system (C-UAS) system for use on Royal Navy vessels.
Mar 04, 2026
The U.S. and Israel were hunting the vestiges of Iran’s ballistic missile and drone inventory as the fighting stretched into a fifth day.
Mar 03, 2026
The Pentagon in late January unveiled a new National Defense Strategy that marked a significant shift in priorities, and tone.
Mar 03, 2026
The Pentagon does not plan to conduct a formal Nuclear Posture Review.
Mar 03, 2026
AST SpaceMobile says it should see sales reach around $1 billion as it scales up its direct-to-device satellite communications constellation.