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
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
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
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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May 19, 2026
Italy looks set to become the next customer for Airbus’ A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport, tender documents have revealed.
May 19, 2026
As part of its plan to field new transport aircraft, SOCOM wants to prioritize cost-effective operations, range and a broad sustainment enterprise.
May 19, 2026
U.S. bombers will try to leverage the Jacobs-supplied AgilePod-26 for new electronic warfare capabilities.
May 19, 2026
As the U.S. Air Force gets started on a replacement for the MQ-9, U.S. Special Operations Command wants to ensure its needs are considered early.
May 19, 2026
USAF names Leidos AGM-190A cruise missile 'Havoc Spear' as part of rapid fielding initiative.
May 19, 2026
The U.S. Army’s top general said May 19 that the army also is reviewing proposed steep cuts for aviation procurement in fiscal 2027, following a separate review announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week.
May 19, 2026
Canada selects PC-21 trainers to replace Snowbirds' aging jets, grounding the team until 2030s deliveries.
May 19, 2026
Pyka expands into defense with Dropship cargo UAV designed for contested logistics and ISR missions.