Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Sep 12, 2022
A partial grounding of the U.S. V-22 fleet has been lifted after a nagging issue with a slipping sprag clutch caused two more emergency landings.
Sep 09, 2022
Never fully realized, many of thes projects laid the groundwork for future breakthroughs.
Sep 09, 2022
On its 75th anniversary, the service looks to a future using increased autonomy and a further migration of key missions to space.
Sep 09, 2022
Here is an overview of 10 of the service’s top priorities as it looks to shape its future force.
Sep 09, 2022
The service aims to become “ruthless” in selecting development programs under ongoing review.
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Sep 26, 2025
A day after announcing a sale to Thailand of one A330-800 MRTT, Airbus revealed a follow-on order for two more H225 helicopters from the Royal Thai Air Force.
Sep 26, 2025
India has retired its last Mikoyan MiG-21s after more than 60 years of operation.
Sep 26, 2025
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has spelled out a €35 billion ($40 billion) commitment for the military space sector through the end of the decade.
Sep 26, 2025
Canada’s accelerated defense spending increase will ease Canada’s continued effort to modernize its air forces and achieve greater interoperability with its NATO partners.
Sep 25, 2025
Asked by a reporter if he could revive Turkey’s canceled F-35 deal shortly, Trump replied: “I could do so easily if I want. We may do that."
Sep 24, 2025
Japan has deployed fighter aircraft to Europe for the first time, reciprocating visits made by the UK Royal Air Force and the German Air Force.
Sep 23, 2025
The U.S. Space Force is preparing a new document meant to serve as the “authoritative source” for requirements planning through 2040.
Sep 23, 2025
RTX and Shield AI will supply the software “brains” for the first increment of the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) fleet, sources say.