Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
May 12, 2020
Boeing’s latest F/A-18; Japanese military space unit; Hungary missile request OK’d; Indian chief pushes for more “Make in India”
May 12, 2020
Democratic control of the White House likely will not be negative for defense but would introduce some new factors and issues.
May 11, 2020
Government watchdog warns of record-high budget overruns and schedule delays with Moon rocket and other big-ticket projects.
May 11, 2020
Blue Origin, Dynetics and SpaceX win NASA contracts to develop systems to land astronauts on the Moon.
May 08, 2020
The Pacific Air Force aims to streamline base defense logistics with the Agile Combat Employment strategy in WestPac Rumrunner exercise.
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Apr 17, 2024
The U.S. Marine Corps is again adjusting its F-35 force structure.
Apr 17, 2024
Naval Air Systems Command announced March 8 that it had issued a flight clearance for the fleet after all operators grounded their V-22s following a November 2023 crash.
Apr 16, 2024
Argentina’s government has signed an agreement to purchase 24 F-16 fighters from Denmark in a major step to recapitalize the Latin American country’s air force.
Apr 16, 2024
The American military engages targets first with the longest-range interceptor available—the most effective, but also the most costly, a Pentagon official says.
Apr 16, 2024
When the Air Force rolled out its 2025 budget request, Secretary Kendall warned due to spending constraints, the service is not moving as quickly as needed.
Apr 15, 2024
U.S. aircraft and ships took down scores of drones and missiles, including several before they were launched in Yemen, as part of the broad defense of Israel.
Apr 15, 2024
Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft “destroyed a number” of Iranian one-way attack drones used in Tehran’s direct attack on Israel.
Apr 15, 2024
Traditionally when increased regional tensions and high oil prices coincide, defense spending in the Middle East and North Africa tends to see robust growth.