Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Nov 05, 2024
Most defense programs end up more expensive than planned, but the B-21 is still cheaper than the Air Force expected. Supporters say it is time to buy.
Oct 31, 2024
The service is pursuing an “allied by design” approach that includes a new push for space-related military sales.
Oct 31, 2024
The company has dusted off a two-year-old concept as an intense competition builds for the second batch of Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes.
Oct 25, 2024
Once known as UFOs, sightings of unidentified anomalous phenomena present a thorny issue for the aviation community.
Oct 24, 2024
To cut mishaps by half, the service is focusing on ground-handling incidents that damage aircraft.
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Apr 02, 2026
The U.S. State Department has approved Singapore to acquire alternative warhead guided munitions for its Lockheed Martin M142 Himars launchers.
Apr 02, 2026
The Kazakh Air Assault Forces, and soon the rest of the army, will be equipped with hundreds of uncrewed systems in groups 1, 2 and 3 to give the troops on the ground enhanced surveillance and strike capabilities.
Apr 01, 2026
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pushed back against President Trump's calls for defense spending increases and canceled a contract with Israel, choosing a different path for the Iberian nation.
Apr 01, 2026
Bruno Even, Airbus Helicopters’ CEO for eight years, on April 1 hands over the reins of the world’s biggest rotorcraft manufacturer.
Mar 31, 2026
Commanders at U.S. and allied installations are calling for rapidly fielding more bunkers and increasing air defenses in Iran.
Mar 31, 2026
Anti-drone missile developer Frankenburg Technologies has signed an agreement with PGZ on potential production of Frankenburg’s weapons in Poland.
Mar 31, 2026
Japan has designated its upgraded Type 12 surface-to-surface missile (SSM) as the Type 25 surface-to-surface guided missile.
Mar 31, 2026
Boeing and Rheinmetall have partnered to jointly market the MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft for Germany’s requirement by 2029.