Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Mar 24, 2026
Aviation Week editors discuss the increase in projected Golden Dome costs and what the fiscal 2027 Pentagon budget request may tell us about the umbrella program.
Mar 20, 2026
The record-high defense top line is intended to grow aircraft fleets, increase munition buys and bolster missile defenses.
Mar 20, 2026
The phones are ringing at defense companies from governments urgently seeking more weapons. Often, they are being put on hold.
Mar 18, 2026
The Paraguayan Air Force’s current modernization efforts are centered on overhauling attack aircraft, which are considered essential for countering organized crime.
Mar 17, 2026
The F-47 and B-21 are the crown jewels of next-generation air dominance and strike capability, but they will also be part of a larger family of systems.
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Apr 29, 2026
Ukraine is looking to capitalize on the success it has had developing counter-drone and other systems by adjusting government rules to enable defense exports.
Apr 29, 2026
The Royal Brunei Air Force has recently started investing more in uncrewed capabilities, including logistics supply drones that can quickly and cost-effectively deliver critical supplies.
Apr 28, 2026
The U.S. Navy needs to move forward with fielding a next-generation fighter to keep carrier-based air superiority going ahead, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao says.
Apr 28, 2026
Airbus says Spain will receive an initial 21 TAI Hurjet advanced jet trainers while it works on the final avionics package.
Apr 28, 2026
The UK Defense Ministry expects to field the MBDA Spear 3 mini cruise missile on the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter starting in fiscal year 2028-29.
Apr 28, 2026
Australia approved a follow-on acquisition of Lockheed Martin Himars and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), expanding land-based long-range strike capability.
Apr 28, 2026
The U.S. Marine Corps has selected teams to demonstrate uncrewed cargo helicopters for contested logistics missions.
