Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Jan 15, 2026
The day that China will outspend the rest of Asia on defense has slipped into the 2030s. Here’s why.
Jan 15, 2026
Following a banner year of satellite launches and two reusable launch attempts, China appears poised to demonstrate more cutting-edge tech on orbit in 2026.
Jan 14, 2026
The need to refresh and bolster air forces in Southeast Asia outpaces the urgency for action.
Jan 14, 2026
Startup sees space-based radar as cheaper than aircraft-based AWACs.
Jan 13, 2026
Analyst Byron Callan joins Aviation Week editors to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s attack on contractor profits and his plan to boost defense spending by 50%.
Premium Defense Budget, Policy & Operations News
Apr 21, 2026
Thales expects the Iran war to drive long-term air defense demand, while noting air travel disruptions could be a headwind for commercial aviation activities.
Apr 20, 2026
The U.S. Space Force on April 20 announced it is canceling its long-delayed GPS ground control system after lengthy speculation on its future.
Apr 20, 2026
One of the two companies vying for the F/A-XX contract lacks the capacity to deliver the fighter on time, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle says.
Apr 20, 2026
NHIndustries and NATO have finalized a contract to kick off a midlife upgrade for the NH90 rotorcraft.
Apr 20, 2026
European military officials are in the closing stages of reviewing high-level requirements for the future Earth-observation constellation.
Apr 20, 2026
Australia has signed an agreement with Japan to work together in the field of collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) using the Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat.
Apr 20, 2026
The UK Space Agency is reaching out to industry as it looks to build out plans for developing a local in-orbit servicing, assembly and manufacturing capability.
Apr 17, 2026
The Boeing 747 donated by the government of Qatar to serve as a future Air Force One for President Trump has begun flight testing, the U.S. Air Force confirms.