Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Jun 19, 2026
As air vehicles move to production, the Air Force focuses on autonomy competition.
Jun 19, 2026
How the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is enhancing its new naval capabilities from the seas and the skies.
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.
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Jul 17, 2026
The UK’s military helicopter fleets are set to face some temporary pain because of the country's Defense Investment Plan, ministers have acknowledged.
Jul 17, 2026
The U.S. Navy has pushed back the deadline for companies to file their proposals to build its next-generation trainer under the UJTS competition despite a push to move quickly.
Jul 17, 2026
Australia has revived its Future Lead-In Fighter program, with the government launching industry engagement for Project Air 6002.
Jul 17, 2026
Loyal Farnborough attendees will remember a decade ago when torrential rain forced an early end to one of the trade days. There is a different kind of storm brewing for this year’s air show.
Jul 16, 2026
The RAF's new collaborative combat aircraft program will act like a “guardian angel” and “attack dog” for crewed fighters, Defense Readiness Minister Luke Pollard says.
Jul 16, 2026
The U.S. government has given the go-ahead for Saudi Arabia to buy a large number of BAE Systems Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS).
Jul 16, 2026
The conflicts in Ukraine and Iran have underscored how industrial capacity and the ability to replenish expended munitions stocks are critical to future war planning, NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander argues.
Jul 16, 2026
The UK Royal Air Force is looking to equip its Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport fleet with aerial refueling booms.