Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Sep 04, 2020
A year-old proposal to reform the U.S. Air Force fighter pilot training pipeline is restructuring its acquisition approach again.
Sep 02, 2020
Researchers find lack of large flakes may give crews false sense of security in snowy takeoffs.
Aug 28, 2020
Sikorsky and Boeing flew Raider and Defiant demonstrators in formation, showcasing potential commonality between FARA and FLRAA.
Aug 28, 2020
Competing for the U.S. Army’s FARA and FLRAA programs, Bell emphasizes the pedigrees of its designs.
Aug 26, 2020
A mission set once reserved for Air Force fighters and bombers is open to all the services, sparking debate over resource duplication.
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Jun 12, 2024
The new head of South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration is taking a tough line on Indonesia's wavering commitment to the KF-21 program.
Jun 11, 2024
The White House has outlined concerns about the House of Representatives’ version of the fiscal 2025 defense policy bill but stopped short of veto threats.
Jun 10, 2024
A.J. Gallagher, the U.S.-headquartered insurer, has begun developing specialist coverage for the emerging AAM and eVTOL sector.
Jun 10, 2024
The strike on Akhtubinsk AB, a Russian research and test facility, could mark the first combat loss of Russia’s most advanced low-observable combat aircraft.
Jun 06, 2024
The global in-service F-35 fleet is expected to climb from 996 today to as many as 2,643—an increase of 1,647 aircraft—by 2034.
Jun 06, 2024
The appeal comes on the heels of Washington approving two foreign military sales to Taiwan for F-16 spares and support in a deal totaling $300 million.
Jun 05, 2024
The bulletin names the Test Flying Academy of South Africa, Beijing China Aviation Technology Co. and Stratos.
Jun 05, 2024
“What we really need to focus on right now with the [Space Development Agency] is that [missile]-tracking layer,” a senior Space Force official says.