Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis

May 08, 2020
The Pacific Air Force aims to streamline base defense logistics with the Agile Combat Employment strategy in WestPac Rumrunner exercise.
May 08, 2020
The Air Force looks to Agility Prime and eVTOLs as a potential model for engaging with commercial technology innovators.
May 07, 2020
On the heels of Germany’s proposal to purchase both Eurofighter Typhoons and Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets, Aviation Week editors discuss ongoing fighter competitions around the world on Check 6, highlighting one of the most dynamic markets in aerospace.
May 05, 2020
MQ-25 clears system design review; U.S. approves FMS to Philippines; Northrop, Raytheon’s NGI team; defense industrial base reopenings.
May 01, 2020
After a late start, European industry is moving to close gap on high-speed missiles.

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Aug 13, 2024
Bulgaria operates one of the smallest military aircraft fleets in Europe, but the modernization of key capabilities is underway to respond to the worsening security situation in Eastern Europe and in the Black Sea.
Aug 12, 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Aug. 11 ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to accelerate its deployment to the region.
Aug 12, 2024
While Taiwan's defense spending has been rising in recent years, officials have acknowledged that next year will represent the peak of Taipei's defense spending—at least in the medium term.
Aug 08, 2024
The value of FMS export contracts signed this year already set a new annual record at more than $80 billion.
Aug 08, 2024
New fleets of AH-1Zs in Bahrain, Nigeria, and soon Slovakia need only endure for about 40 years to carry the program over the 100-year mark.
Aug 08, 2024
Analysis for the Royal United Services Institute ahead of the UK’s ongoing Strategic Defense Review suggests investment in Typhoon and F-35 combat power is the quickest way to enhance deterrence.
Aug 07, 2024
Iraq’s Army Aviation Command has received its first batch of Bell 505 JetRanger X single-engine helicopters to be used on training duties.
Aug 07, 2024
Australia and the U.S. have pledged to enhance cooperation on air and missile defense and gave details on initiatives around the Lockheed Martin GMLRS and PrSM.