Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Jun 24, 2022
Although many large-number fighter competitions have already been decided, some countries are still on the hunt for new aircraft.
Jun 23, 2022
Two clear winners emerged from a barrage of fighters orders between May 2021 and May 2022, leaving the outcome of pending orders in India more important than ever.
Jun 23, 2022
The new Fujian carrier substantially upgrades its naval aviation and naval warfare tactics.
Jun 22, 2022
MQ-1 Gray Eagles can be transferred to Ukrainian forces to help defeat Russia’s Black Sea blockade.
Jun 20, 2022
Trials will measure ability to handle applications such as a long-range artillery shell and a Mach 4 air-launched missile.
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Apr 02, 2025
The U.S. State Department has expanded its Lockheed Martin F-16 C/D Blk. 70/72 package to the Philippines, as it hopes to secure a deal in Southeast Asia.
Apr 02, 2025
Long-standing personnel and parts shortages are sidelining aircraft as service leaders call for more funding.
Apr 02, 2025
Taiwan is moving at a steady pace with air force modernization, but its procurement goals seem to clash with what its primary ally, the U.S., sees as priorities
Apr 01, 2025
USAF Lt. Gen. (ret.) Dan Caine, nominated as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wants the DOD to increase its work with nontraditional firms.
Mar 31, 2025
With a general election looming, Australia announced an early 2025-26 budget which included a boost to defense spending despite a wider focus on tax cuts.
Mar 28, 2025
The Australian Defense Department has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defense Australia to build a missile factory in Newcastle, New South Wales.
Mar 27, 2025
Secretary of the Air Force nominee Troy Meink told lawmakers the service’s fleet is “probably too small on the fighter and bomber side of the house.”
Mar 27, 2025
The importance of UAVs in Taiwan's security and related export opportunities are emphasized in the island's new Quadrennial Defense Review.