Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis

Jun 13, 2025
The June 24-25 NATO summit and Trump’s threatened imposition of 50% tariffs on EU imports on July 9 are casting dark foreshadowings over this year’s air show.
Jun 13, 2025
In addition to learning lessons from the Russia-Ukraine War, the French Air and Space Force is working on defense in space.
Jun 12, 2025
Russia’s war with Ukraine and the Trump administration’s vacillations are pushing up defense budgets and military industry hopes in Europe.
Jun 11, 2025
Europe’s first defense and space commissioner, a self-proclaimed transatlanticist, sets an “ambitious” agenda for the region’s defense.
Jun 11, 2025
As the Paris Air Show opens, tensions between Europe and the U.S. are at a new high.

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Dec 03, 2025
U.S. Central Command plans to use one-way attack drones based on a copy of the Iranian Shahed-136, and has set up a new task force to deploy them.
Dec 03, 2025
Germany has taken delivery of its first Arrow 3 ballistic missile defense system as the government also disclosed additional Kongsberg JSM procurement plans.
Dec 02, 2025
Canada has joined Europe's SAFE program, a new financial instrument to help EU member states boost spending on common defense in the face of the Russian threat.
Dec 02, 2025
Argentina will soon receive the first six Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters of 24 ordered from Denmark in 2024, with the remainder coming by the end of 2027.
Dec 02, 2025
Saab signed an MOU with trade organization AED Cluster Portugal as part of its drive to sell its Gripen E fighter to to replace Portugal's aging F-16s.
Dec 02, 2025
Germany's government is discussing strengthening the country’s defense industrial base with automotive industry stakeholders, the Economics Minister said;
Dec 02, 2025
The French Air and Space Force plans to receive upgraded MBDA Mica NG air-to-air missiles in two years, without the need to modify the Rafales that carry them.
Dec 02, 2025
North Korea's Air Force unveiled a UAS variant derived from the Saebyeol-9 and a new MALE platform similar to General Atomics' MQ-9 at an anniversary event.