Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Dec 20, 2024
Indecision clouds the outlook for the Navy’s budget and the Air Force’s requirements for new crewed and autonomous tactical fighters.
Dec 20, 2024
Collaborative combat aircraft leave their mark on the outlook for defense equipment plans amid a new range of threats to airpower.
Dec 20, 2024
A perilous threat environment has prompted increased defense spending outside the U.S. and the construction of new multinational supply chains.
Dec 20, 2024
Drones have been a cornerstone of Israeli military operations for decades, but with each round of fighting the Israel Defense Forces has adapted their use.
Dec 20, 2024
Modernization was in the forefront, with orders for advanced fighters, uncrewed combat aircraft development and a first appearance of China’s latest combat jet.
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Mar 02, 2026
The UK has said it plans to award Leonardo a contract for 23 AW149 helicopters in a boost to the Yeovil, England, production site.
Mar 01, 2026
The Israeli Air Force targets Iran as the U.S and Israel continue their combat operations against Iran into a second day.
Feb 28, 2026
The U.S. and Israel have commenced renewed military operations against Iran after Pentagon massed air power in the Middle East.
Feb 27, 2026
The Pentagon used a counter-drone system to down what it called a “seemingly threatening” uncrewed air system, drawing concerns from lawmakers about potential risks to civil airspace.
Feb 27, 2026
A faulty component in a circuit board was likely a major contributing factor in the fatal accident of a Sikorsky S-92 two years ago.
Feb 26, 2026
Weapons manufacturer Mac Jee and Brazil's Institute of Aeronautical Technology have signed a partnership agreement to develop the RATO-14X space launch rocket.
Feb 26, 2026
A Chinese space company is releasing imagery revealing key details of the U.S. military buildup in the Middle East.
Feb 26, 2026
There are signs Russia’s most costly conflict since World War II is taking a toll on the war machine, but opinions are split on Moscow’s ability to sustain it.