Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Mar 21, 2025
A backlash to President Donald Trump’s foreign policy decisions is raising pressure on the F-35 orderbook, and dozens of planned deliveries are being reviewed.
Mar 21, 2025
European defense companies are scrambling to meet surging demand at home for their equipment.
Mar 18, 2025
China now has a naval aviation branch modeled closely on the capabilities and performance of the US Navy’s carrier-based aircraft.
Mar 17, 2025
Faster, simpler acquisition processes and increased capital inflows would greatly enhance U.S. defense capabilities, especially in high-need areas.
Mar 17, 2025
After the regional jet-helicopter crash near DCA, the FAA faces scrutiny of its handling of reports noting the risks of mixing helicopters and commercial flights.
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Oct 21, 2025
Embraer says Brazil has reduced its committed KC-390 purchase by one aircraft, with 18 firm orders now on the books for the military transport.
Oct 21, 2025
More computing power onboard and inter-spacecraft links will enable a performance leap in the next generation of satellites, says Thales Alenia Space's CTO.
Oct 21, 2025
Germany plans to deploy its Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft in Iceland as part of an expanded security arrangement between the NATO allies.
Oct 21, 2025
South Korea's Hyundai Rotem is expanding beyond ground weapons into the aerospace and missile market, signaling a new focus on rocket and ramjet engine work.
Oct 20, 2025
The Swedish Air Force has taken delivery of its first Gripen E combat aircraft.
Oct 20, 2025
Switzerland says it plans to buy Leonardo Tactical Multi-Mission Radar systems to plug an air surveillance gap in its network.
Oct 20, 2025
The U.S. government shutdown may not have kicked off until the end of Q3, but its effects will be a common thread in upcoming defense earnings discussions.
Oct 20, 2025
Lockheed Martin’s long tech collaboration with KAI could see development of a military variant of the high-speed X2 rotorcraft platform, a Lockheed exec says.