Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Nov 20, 2020
From nuclear security to acquisition policy and global alliances, these are the issues President-elect Joe Biden will face.
Nov 18, 2020
Collins has started developing the critical communications suite for possible replacement fleet for airborne nuclear command-and-control.
Nov 17, 2020
The Space Development Agency faces new obstacles to deploying new satellite constellations on time.
Nov 17, 2020
The opportunity for other areas of the economy to grow are more numerous as the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nov 13, 2020
Potential Aircraft Sale for UAE; Boeing to train Qatari F-15QA pilots; Nigeria’s latest Chinese UAS order; and ESS contract for Lockheed.
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May 14, 2025
The U.S. Army’s broad restructuring of its aviation component will be painful as many units will be inactivated, but that pain is needed, a top officer argues.
May 14, 2025
The U.S. Army’s plan to end the Improved Turbine Engine Program may not be final, as budget deliberations may extend development of the GE Aerospace T901.
May 14, 2025
Poland is expanding plans for satellite-based Earth observation, signing an agreement with synthetic aperture radar spacecraft maker-Iceye for three systems.
May 14, 2025
The U.S. military is currently testing sensors that can be used to track moving aerial targets from space, says Gen. Gregory Guillot.
May 13, 2025
The Italian Air Force has been working to acquire a well-rounded set of assets that will enable it to operate effectively alongside allies in both Europe and Asia, and has funded the purchase of an 25 additional F-35s, bringing Italy’s total planned fleet to 115.
May 13, 2025
The U.S. Air Force’s Integrated Capabilities Command starting planning work for future long-term spending, with a likely emphasis on command and control.
May 13, 2025
The Senate on May 13 confirmed Troy Meink to be the secretary of the U.S. Air Force.
May 13, 2025
Saudi Arabia will acquire $142 billion worth of defense equipment from the U.S.