Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Jun 19, 2026
As air vehicles move to production, the Air Force focuses on autonomy competition.
Jun 18, 2026
The Pentagon and Congress appear ready to dissolve the Space Development Agency and the Space Rapid Capabilities Office’s specific authorities in 2027.
Jun 12, 2026
Germany says planning is underway for what comes next after its fighter partnership with France fizzled.
Jun 11, 2026
Boeing’s KC-46 progresses through critical upgrades and mission growth as the service looks long term.
Jun 09, 2026
A Ukrainian Gripen acquisition could unlock follow-on purchases from Sweden, and Brazil is considering additional buys, too.
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Jul 16, 2026
The UK Royal Air Force is looking to equip its Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport fleet with aerial refueling booms.
Jul 15, 2026
The Space Development Agency, preparing for a July 16 launch, is working to resolve on-orbit technical issues to establish its orbital mesh network.
Jul 15, 2026
China's successful recovery of a Long March-10B (CZ-10B) first-stage booster marks a significant milestone in its pursuit of reusable launch capability.
Jul 15, 2026
In his final address, Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman urged the Space Force to manage certain challenges.
Jul 15, 2026
The U.S. Space Force expects initial regional space-based moving target indication within two years, with full constellation delivery by 2028.
Jul 15, 2026
The UK evaluates fleet size, refueling needs and operational requirements as it works to restore its nuclear mission with the F-35A.
Jul 15, 2026
The proliferation of sensors in the battlefield will erode the value of stealth and put a premium on the ability to fly at low levels and high speed, the head of the French strategic air forces says.
Jul 15, 2026
GE Aerospace has chosen StandardAero to build, maintain and overhaul the CT7 engines that will power the UK’s Leonardo AW149 New Medium Helicopter (NMH) fleet.