Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
May 30, 2025
DARPA has announced a power-beaming distance record of 8.6 km (5.3 mi) for the laser-based system that could support many military applications.
May 29, 2025
The U.S. military and intelligence communities are dividing up responsibilities for remote-sensing data acquisition.
May 27, 2025
Failure to adapt NATO in the current geopolitical situation risks fracturing the alliance and empowering adversaries.
May 23, 2025
Editors discuss the pricey Golden Dome program and how the DOD is rebalancing its spending, cutting back in other areas like Army aviation modernization.
May 23, 2025
Once unthinkable, Europe now outspends the U.S. in some defense figures, but building back its arsenal will take time.
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Apr 07, 2026
The Greek government has signed an agreement with Israel for the procurement of Elbit PULS rocket systems valued at NIS2.3 billion ($734 million).
Apr 07, 2026
On-orbit servicing startup Starfish Space raised more than $100 million in a Series B funding round, buoyed by a satellite deorbiting contract with the U.S.
Apr 07, 2026
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. said it paused operations with its YFQ-42A prototype following a mishap after takeoff at its airport in California.
Apr 06, 2026
A massive U.S. rescue mission involving 155 aircraft recovers F-15E crew from Iran, with Trump warning Tehran of further strikes if demands aren't met.
Apr 06, 2026
Israel’s defense industry will accelerate production of exo-atmospheric Arrow 3 ballistic missile interceptors following a month of relentless barrages launched from Iran.
Apr 06, 2026
In a $1.5 trillion U.S. defense spending proposal for fiscal 2027 filled with superlatives, arguably no organization made out better than the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG).
Apr 06, 2026
Malaysia has begun test flights of its Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Anka uncrewed aircraft system (UAS)/
Apr 05, 2026
U.S. forces in a large-scale and complex rescue operation retrieved a downed and injured U.S. Air Force airman after more than two days deep inside Iran.