Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Nov 08, 2021
The Air Force and Navy have defined requirements for a new fleet of tactical aircraft that defy capabilities of existing jet trainers.
Nov 05, 2021
With an eye on Iran, the Middle East’s air forces are expanding and broadening the capabilities of their fighter fleets.
Nov 05, 2021
Skyborg is the tip of the iceberg in a multiservice push to bring autonomous control systems from laboratories to the battlefield.
Nov 01, 2021
AW169 software updates boost engine performance while aerodynamic changes adjust flight handling.
Oct 21, 2021
After years of flying, one potential Black Hawk replacement will stay in the air as the other is broken down to inspect wear and tear.
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Apr 08, 2024
Spending on defense has increased at an average rate of 5.4% in real terms in the three years since 2021.
Apr 05, 2024
The U.S. and Chinese militaries on April 4 concluded two days of talks concerning interactions in the air and sea.
Apr 05, 2024
Norway is to spend an extra 600 billion krone ($56 billion) on defense over the next 12 years, building up a stronger navy and ground-based air defenses.
Apr 05, 2024
Opposition groups in Myanmar have conducted strikes on the country’s capital Naypyidaw, using self-developed attack uncrewed aerial systems (UAS).
Apr 04, 2024
Germany is establishing a fourth armed service amidst a major restructuring of the country’s national defense.
Apr 03, 2024
The U.S. Navy’s drastic cut to its next-generation fighter was a conscious decision to deal with congressionally imposed budget cuts.
Apr 03, 2024
NATO has marked 20 years since establishing its Baltic Air Policing mission.
Apr 03, 2024
North Korea says it successfully test fired a new solid-fueled, intermediate-range hypersonic missile, designated as the Hwasong-16B, on April 2.