Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis

Oct 04, 2024
A multitude of autonomous flying vehicles sharing airspace with crewed aircraft over a battlefield raises concerns about safety.
Oct 02, 2024
The Army's next rotorcraft is still in development, but officials are planning its first upgrade—a big shift in the service's approach to aircraft acquisition.
Oct 01, 2024
A growing reputation from global air forces is putting Italy’s International Flight Training School on the map.
Sep 27, 2024
Aviation Week's Steve Trimble is just back from a trip to Israel, including its northern border. Listen to his observations from the frontline and what the fighting tells us about the future of warfare.
Sep 26, 2024
A massive barrage showcased the might of Israel’s airpower but raised questions about potential gaps in the country’s arsenal.

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Mar 04, 2026
The Pentagon under the Trump administration has pressed the defense industrial base to shift to a “wartime footing."
Mar 04, 2026
The Pentagon is looking to build on the momentum of recent deals to invest in key munitions, with a specific focus on Lockheed Martin F-35 spare parts.
Mar 04, 2026
Spanish launch startup PLD Space’s latest funding round underscored how countries are trying to ensure access to space.
Mar 04, 2026
Dassault Aviation CEO Éric Trappier has rejected a German idea for a two-fighter approach in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program.
Mar 04, 2026
The UK has kicked off the search for a counter-uncrewed air system (C-UAS) system for use on Royal Navy vessels.
Mar 04, 2026
The U.S. and Israel were hunting the vestiges of Iran’s ballistic missile and drone inventory as the fighting stretched into a fifth day.
Mar 03, 2026
The Pentagon in late January unveiled a new National Defense Strategy that marked a significant shift in priorities, and tone.
Mar 03, 2026
The Pentagon does not plan to conduct a formal Nuclear Posture Review.