Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis

Aug 08, 2022
UK officials are establishing the MQ-9B International Cooperative Program to foster closer collaboration between operators.
Aug 05, 2022
Nearly 70 years after the former Grumman began designing the E-2D, it is being upgraded for a central role in future naval air combat.
Aug 05, 2022
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aug 04, 2022
Spirit AeroSystems says it has solved one of the problems limiting the Pentagon’s ability to scale-up hypersonic weapon production.
Aug 03, 2022
The Space Rapid Capabilities Office uses independence and contracting leeway to deliver classified projects quickly.

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May 01, 2025
The UK Royal Navy’s latest Carrier Strike Group deployment is now in the Mediterranean Sea heading toward the Asia-Pacific region.
May 01, 2025
Dhruv light utility helicopters operated by the Indian air force and army have been allowed to return to operations.
May 01, 2025
Hegseth has instructed the U.S. Army to put more urgency into key weapons programs and alter some of its structure, including in aviation.
May 01, 2025
The EU says 12 of its member states have formally said they want to take advantage of an “escape clause” on spending limits to boost outlays for defense.
Apr 30, 2025
Belgium will arm its F-35 Joint Strike Fighters with standoff weapons and acquire a new fleet of search-and-rescue helicopters, a policy note says.
Apr 29, 2025
The Australian, UK and U.S. air forces have been collaborating to help streamline the entry into service of the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail.
Apr 29, 2025
The U.S. Air Force will base 21 Boeing F-15EXs at an Air National Guard base in Michigan.
Apr 29, 2025
The House Armed Services Committee on April 29 advanced a GOP-led measure to increase Pentagon spending by $150 billion.