Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Mar 28, 2022
Clean Aviation’s first call; Polaris spaceplane demonstrator; Bioinspired Venus flyer; and Robust hybrid-electric propulsion.
Mar 25, 2022
U.S. Air Force is approaching sustainability as a mission requirement, with reduced fuel use translating to more mission capability.
Mar 23, 2022
As cooperation with Russia dwindles and Ukrainian suppliers vanish, ESA is reviewing its options in launch services and exploration.
Mar 23, 2022
The UK Royal Navy is developing seven uncrewed air systems to operate from its 65,000-ton carriers that will complement embarked F-35s.
Mar 23, 2022
UK Royal Air Force wants to be net zero by 2040; its counterparts are watching closely.
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Feb 26, 2025
Iran’s Air Force has for the first time the demonstrated combat capabilities of its Russian-made Yak-130 trainers.
Feb 25, 2025
The Senate on Feb. 25 confirmed Daniel Driscoll to be the secretary of the U.S. Army by a vote of 66-28.
Feb 25, 2025
The move comes as the RMAF awaits Washington’s approval of the transfer of Kuwaiti F/A-18C/Ds.
Feb 25, 2025
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has firmed up UK government plans to increase military spending, putting a deadline on the goal of putting 2.5% of GDP into defense.
Feb 25, 2025
Singapore’s defense budget is increasing by double digits for the fourth time in five years as it responds to a deteriorating global security environment.
Feb 24, 2025
Danish government officials say the funding will be used for “new acquisitions, personnel and construction work.”
Feb 22, 2025
President Trump said he was removing Chairman Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr.—the same general he picked to lead the U.S. Air Force during his first term.
Feb 21, 2025
The Defense Department ultimately will cull its civilian workforce by 5-8%.