Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
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.
Jun 23, 2025
The late budget rollout, coupled with a reliance on GOP-led reconciliation, has caused consternation in a typically bipartisan budget process.
Jun 20, 2025
In its attacks on Iran, Israel teaches a master class on gaining air superiority.
Jun 20, 2025
The blended wing body demonstrator from JetZero is intended to provide the basis for development of a new military tanker-transport and a midmarket airliner.
Jun 18, 2025
Listen in as editors at the Paris Air Show break down Israel's latest offensive and how that country's defense companies have been walled off here at the show.
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May 18, 2026
Contenders for a possible U.S. Army contract to build interceptor missiles at a cost of less than $1 million each need to be able to demonstrate the full system by the end of the fiscal year, the Army said on May 15.
May 15, 2026
A missile resembling the AIM-260 is spotted on a Navy F/A-18F, advancing U.S. air-to-air capabilities.
May 15, 2026
The British Army narrows its search for an autonomous Apache wingman, with four companies advancing in Project NYX to deliver operational capability by 2030.
May 15, 2026
UK ties defense payments to contractor performance, raising incentives for faster delivery and easing regulations for smaller businesses.
May 14, 2026
Corrosion and spare parts shortages reduce UK F-35 mission rates as officials address engineering gaps and delayed infrastructure plans.
May 13, 2026
Pentagon plans to buy 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles and 500 hypersonic missiles annually, expanding its industrial base and accelerating procurement timelines.
May 13, 2026
InAir prepares first drone deliveries for South Korea Army.
May 13, 2026
Norway’s armed forces are experimenting with artificial intelligence to speed up helicopter search and rescue missions.