Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis

Jul 19, 2024
Listen in as editors unpack why long-range missiles in Europe and deterrence are back on the national security agenda.
Jul 17, 2024
Both the U.S. and European members used the alliance’s latest summit to push new missile initiatives.
Jul 16, 2024
A new government is pivoting its defense priorities and realigning relations with Europe.
Jul 15, 2024
After months of preparation, Ukraine is about to receive its first batch of F-16s to help it battle Russia.
Jul 12, 2024
While aerospace and defense companies have lately enjoyed an embarrassment of riches in demand, that has exposed severe weaknesses in their ability to execute.

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Aug 27, 2025
The military alliance between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States faces formidable challenges four years after its establishment.
Aug 27, 2025
The U.S. Air Force has taken steps to reduce the required capability of the new radar for its B-52 bomber as a way to reduce costs and improve schedule.
Aug 27, 2025
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) will continue independently reporting to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).
Aug 27, 2025
German Chancellor Merz says he expects a resolution on the way forward for the Future Combat Air System program with France and Spain to be set by year-end.
Aug 26, 2025
Hydraulic fluid contaminated with water froze inside an F-35A’s landing gear during a training flight in Alaska, eventually forcing the pilot to eject, according to a U.S. Air Force investigation.
Aug 26, 2025
India says it used a high-energy laser to down a drone as part of the first live-fire tests of its Integrated Air Defense Weapon System.
Aug 26, 2025
The German parliament has given the green light to the government’s proposed purchase of 90 Litening 5 targeting pods for its fleet of Eurofighter Typhoons.
Aug 25, 2025
The U.S. Air Force on Aug. 25 released three investigations into incidents involving the Boeing KC-46A all linked to a similar issue—the tanker’s stiff boom getting stuck in receiving aircraft.