Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Jun 27, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
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 26, 2025
Can the French-German-Spanish fighter development program be saved? The next few months could be decisive.
Jun 25, 2025
The U.S. followed Israel in striking Iranian nuclear infrastructure, launching the largest B-2 raid ever and dropping its biggest conventional bombs. Listen as editors assess the operation in Iran.
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May 19, 2026
Pyka expands into defense with Dropship cargo UAV designed for contested logistics and ISR missions.
May 19, 2026
Navy approves Boeing MQ-25 for carrier-based refueling drone, with first production contract expected this summer.
May 19, 2026
NATO combat aircraft supporting the Baltic Air Policing mission have shot down a drone that entered Estonian airspace, in the first-ever engagement for the 22-year-old alliance operation.
May 19, 2026
Japan boosts defense startups with new funding as lenders ease restrictions.
May 19, 2026
South Korea approves Apache upgrades with MUMT-X tech and MH-60R Seahawk purchases.
May 18, 2026
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May 18, 2026
Norway's missile export ban forces Malaysia to reassess defense procurement strategies amid regional tensions.
May 18, 2026
Ukraine converts Soviet-era bombs into precision glide weapons to counter Russian stand-off attacks.