Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Feb 18, 2022
A major Rafale sale to Indonesia shakes up murky Southeast Asia fighter spending plans.
Feb 17, 2022
The Israeli manufacturer is adapting to a future split-ownership structure.
Feb 17, 2022
The FAA is spearheading an environmental review of SpaceX’s Boca Chica Beach spaceport in Texas.
Feb 16, 2022
Australia hires U.S. firms for JADC2 program; UK, U.S. join forces on rotor requirements; Raptor heads to UAE; and Raytheon’s new execs.
Feb 14, 2022
Combat aircraft could be in the cards for Ireland if it decides on defense capabilities comparable with similar-size European nations.
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Dec 18, 2024
The Senate passed the fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 85-14.
Dec 18, 2024
In total, legislators approved 38 projects with a combined value of about €21 billion ($26.7 billion).
Dec 17, 2024
The British Army decided to withdraw its Thales Watchkeeper uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) because they are “no longer fit for operational purpose."
Dec 17, 2024
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration has approved an F-15K upgrade plan in the midst of political turmoil.
Dec 17, 2024
European officials plan to move quickly to put on contract risk reduction efforts for the IRIS² satellite communications program to mature critical tech.
Dec 16, 2024
The Iron Beam could help deal with two critical problems with Israel's Iron Dome: the mental strain on Israelis from constant air raid alarms and risk of debris.
Dec 16, 2024
The EU and ESA signed a concession contract with a European industry consortium to deploy a roughly 292-satellite secure, sovereign communications system.
Dec 12, 2024
The U.S. Air Force has activated the unit that will train helicopter pilots for its future fleet of Boeing MH-139 Grey Wolfs starting in the next 18 months.