Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Nov 09, 2022
HyImpulse, Isar Aerospace, Latitude, Maia Space, Orbex, PLD Space, RFA and Skyrora are forming a new ecosystem in space launchers.
Nov 08, 2022
China’s Pterodactyl; Spirit’s secret production shop to open; U.S. GBSD under pressure; and Pacific military exercises pick up.
Nov 07, 2022
Sweden’s plans for a rationalization of its helicopter fleet calls for phasing out the NH90 after a troubled career.
Nov 04, 2022
Last month Ed Stone retired as Voyager project scientist. The mission still needed a successor.
Nov 04, 2022
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Premium Defense Budget, Policy & Operations News
Oct 01, 2025
The U.S. Army will further realign its attack helicopter fleet by shifting a large amount of its advanced AH-64E fleet to the National Guard.
Oct 01, 2025
The head of U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command announced late Sept. 30 he would step down from the role, in the latest change to Air Force leadership.
Oct 01, 2025
The French government says it has ordered five additional Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000LXS Albatros aircraft for maritime surveillance.
Oct 01, 2025
The Australian Defense Force is set to double its Lockheed Martin M142 Himars fleet after Washington approved the sale of 48 additional launchers.
Oct 01, 2025
AeroVironment is looking to parlay its work on counter-uncrewed air system (C-UAS) laser weapons to go after anticipated business to combat higher-end threats.
Sep 30, 2025
The U.S. Air Force finally has a formal nominee to be its top officer.
Sep 30, 2025
Operations in the Middle East with the Reaper ended on Sept. 30 and are transitioning to the new MQ-9B Protector, according to information provided to Aviation Week.
Sep 30, 2025
Poland was the main driver behind Europe’s defense budget growth from 2022-25, but is now running up against fiscal limits of what is sustainable going forward.