Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Nov 28, 2024
The future high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance fleet’s first delivery and flight highlight progress made despite the stop-work order.
Nov 22, 2024
The outgoing Biden administration is laying the groundwork for the larger U.S. strategic force championed during the first Trump administration.
Nov 22, 2024
Brazil’s use of the Gripen at Cruzex was closely observed by neighbors who are planning to update their fighter fleets.
Nov 21, 2024
Mockups and displays show the steady development of Chinese Air Force technology ambitions.
Nov 19, 2024
A four-year-old concept to adapt uncrewed aircraft to role-play as adversaries during training missions is back in development after a two-year hiatus.
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Apr 15, 2026
The Pentagon's budget largely excludes Army aviation, raising concerns amidst broader defense spending increases.
Apr 15, 2026
The U.S. Air Force is now looking at options for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance uncrewed aircraft in the “attritable” cost category.
Apr 15, 2026
The UK says the package will be critical to Ukraine’s counterstrike and defenses against Russian attacks, as well as bolstering the UK’s UAS capabilities.
Apr 15, 2026
A Finnish startup developing autonomous airships has secured funding from NATO’s Innovation Fund.
Apr 15, 2026
The EU will spend €1.07 billion ($1.26 billion) to fund 57 defense development projects, including funding for loitering munitions and space-based programs.
Apr 15, 2026
Norway has donated to Ukraine six of its now-retired Lockheed Martin F-16s, which are undergoing refurbishment, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says.
Apr 15, 2026
Air refueling testing has begun for the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider, the U.S. Air Force said late April 14.
Apr 14, 2026
ESA is moving forward on a program to advance space-based laser communications across multiple orbital planes with a contract to Kepler Communications.