Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Apr 15, 2021
Hunt for hypersonic interceptor; Smith wants May 10 budget request; Air Force’s SIAW shift, and Austin scraps European drawdown.
Apr 15, 2021
An intense private feud erupted publicly over Air Force objections to Army plans to encroach on long-range strike mission.
Apr 12, 2021
The U.S. Army plans to use like digital twins and advanced manufacturing to improve aviation sustainment.
Apr 07, 2021
A look into the U.S. Army’s unconventional approach for replacing the RQ-7B.
Apr 06, 2021
After years of frustration, U.S. Army leaders say an innovative new approach to the Future Vertical Lift programs is starting to pay off.
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Dec 20, 2024
Spain is acquiring another 25 Eurofighters through Madrid’s Halcon II program, adding to 20 aircraft ordered in June 2022 through the original Halcon I buy.
Dec 19, 2024
Kendall announced in July that the service had paused NGAD ahead of an imminent contract award.
Dec 19, 2024
The German government has signed an agreement with industry to modernize its MBDA Taurus cruise missile, with the aim of keeping the system viable long term.
Dec 19, 2024
The UK is ratcheting up efforts to sell Eurofighters to Turkey with a visit of two Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft to Ankara.
Dec 19, 2024
The UK and partners are including more counter-uncrewed air systems (C-UAS) and loitering munitions in a new £225 million ($284 million) package for Ukraine.
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."