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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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.
Mar 30, 2026
Flight training operations started for the Argentine air force’s newly acquired Lockheed Martin F-16Bs on March 30.
Mar 30, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has secured a defense agreement with Qatar and is working to secure similar arrangements in the region.
Mar 30, 2026
The EC is starting to open up business opportunities to industry under the just approved €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) European Defense Industry Program.
Mar 30, 2026
Space sovereignty has become a major talking point for governments and industry as they adjust to a new geopolitical landscape.