Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Dec 18, 2020
A year ago, the U.S. military created its first new service since 1947. The Space Force is coming into its own, but fast enough?
Dec 18, 2020
When the world experiences a major economic slowdown, and we should expect similar pressures following the COVID-19-induced global recession
Dec 17, 2020
France will spend an extra €1.7 billion ($2 billion) this year, but uncertainties lie ahead, linked to the pending sale of used Rafales.
Dec 17, 2020
The specter of a renewed threat from Russia prompts Eastern European countries to raise their defense game.
Dec 17, 2020
The UK is adding billions to its defense budget, but spending plans are in flux until the Integrated Review reports.
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May 27, 2025
Malaysia has signed an accord with Thales to potentially acquire two more Ground Master 400 Alpha (GM400α) radars for the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
May 27, 2025
The European Space Agency plans to ask member states for $1.5 billion to help under Europe’s push to become more autonomous in space.
May 27, 2025
Northrop Grumman is offering its Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System to Japan as Tokyo kicks off plans to upgrade the JADGE system.
May 27, 2025
The Netherlands has flown the final F-16 bound for Ukraine to Belgium, where it will be made ready for operations.
May 27, 2025
Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has provided the strongest hint yet that his country will provide KEPD 350 Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.
May 26, 2025
Moscow has green-lit a multi-year space plan that emphasizes more tangible outcomes and seeks to close a growing gap with rivals.
May 22, 2025
The House of Representatives on May 22 barely passed President Donald Trump’s extensive spending package, which includes a $150 billion plus-up in DOD spending.
May 22, 2025
Poland plans to buy around 1,400 Boeing GBU-39/B Small-Diameter Bombs (SDB), Warsaw and Washington say.