Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis

Apr 19, 2024
Cost is becoming an increasing challenge to missile defense systems, even as Israel’s success against Iran shows the value of the capability.
Apr 17, 2024
The agency seeks cheaper options for retrieving samples collected by the Perseverance rover.
Apr 17, 2024
Surprise Chinese attack helicopter appearance highlights worldwide trend despite increase in low-altitude threats.
Apr 16, 2024
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency seeks to field an “interim capability” against hypersonic glide vehicles by 2029 as the Glide Phase Interceptor slides to 2035.
Apr 15, 2024
Acquisitions of new helicopters and airborne early warning aircraft are funded, while other capabilities will be “explored.”

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Aug 27, 2025
The U.S. Navy has seen its highest mishap rate in 11 years in 2025, as the service’s air forces commander says he is pushing to reduce the rate.
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.