Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis

Aug 26, 2024
The long corporate nightmare for the airframer’s defense business might be ending as cost cuts and smarter bidding promise a healthier outlook.
Aug 21, 2024
The first U.S. military payload to be hosted aboard an international partner’s spacecraft is now in orbit.
Aug 20, 2024
New interceptors, radars, and command and control are on the near-term agenda.
Aug 19, 2024
Airbus Helicopters CEO Bruno Even contends that helicopters and uncrewed aircraft systems are natural battlefield teammates.
Aug 16, 2024
The service is contemplating nonkinetic space fires and new roles for its soldiers in a changing era of space-based warfare.

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Oct 10, 2025
Denmark will grow its Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet to 43 aircraft following political agreements on a series of major defense procurements.
Oct 10, 2025
The U.S. Navy has postponed briefings on plans for a new family of ship-based missiles, citing the impact of the ongoing government shutdown.
Oct 10, 2025
Italy has budgeted nearly €600 million ($697 million) through 2030 to launch the acquisition of a new maritime patrol aircraft.
Oct 10, 2025
A Royal Air Force (RAF) acquisition of a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) is likely to be a priority in the UK defense ministry’s upcoming Defense Investment Plan, a senior officer said.
Oct 10, 2025
Sweden is investing 1.5 billion krona ($160 million) to boost the availability of its Gripen fleet and enable smoother operations from temporary bases.
Oct 10, 2025
In all, more than 180 new-build aircraft could enter Australian service in the coming decade.
Oct 09, 2025
The U.S. Air Force will need at least a decade to adopt new technology that can facilitate dynamic spectrum-sharing, Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, the service chief of staff nominee, said Oct. 9.
Oct 09, 2025
The nominee to become the U.S. Air Force’s next chief is committed to supporting airborne “domain awareness” programs.