Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Jul 01, 2025
The World War II Tizard Mission is a reminder of the power of collaboration.
Jun 27, 2025
Israel’s 12-day operation against Iran provided a master class in gaining control of an adversary’s airspace and, with U.S. help, what can be done afterwards.
Jun 27, 2025
The UK committed to F-35A nuclear-capable aircraft and joined others in Europe in signaling a greater burden-sharing role in NATO.
Jun 27, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Jun 26, 2025
Can the French-German-Spanish fighter development program be saved? The next few months could be decisive.
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Jan 22, 2026
Some of the UK RAF Eurofighter fleet is set to receive an advanced AESA radar under a $610 million contract.
Jan 22, 2026
FCAS is suffering due to a slow pace of decision-making rather than political will to work together, France’s ambassador to Germany says.
Jan 21, 2026
Italy is budgeting €18.6 billion ($22 billion) for its role in the design, development and programmatic phases of the Global Combat Air Program.
Jan 21, 2026
The Space Development Agency (SDA) is tasking Starfish Space to deorbit at least one of its satellites based in low Earth orbit (LEO) under a mission targeted for 2027, the Tukwila, Washington-based startup announced Jan. 21.
Jan 21, 2026
Washington has approved Singapore’s request to acquire four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and Mk. 54 Mod 0 lightweight torpedoes.
Jan 20, 2026
Congressional appropriators seek to add $8 billion to the Pentagon’s budget for fiscal 2026 over its request, calling for $838.7 billion.
Jan 20, 2026
For almost a year, the Pentagon’s pause and review of the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX program has tested the patience of the competitors.
Jan 20, 2026
India and the United Arab Emirates are working toward a strategic defense partnership following meetings between the leaders of the two countries.