Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
May 15, 2024
The conflict in Ukraine is reshaping Poland’s air force, but the service is facing challenges as it grows.
May 14, 2024
Without any alternatives, the Air Force would have to depend on the KC-135 if a war occurs before 2028. Is it ready?
May 13, 2024
Air Mobility Command’s goal of fielding a stealthy, penetration tanker aircraft in the mid-2030s faces pressure from tight budgets on its current timeline.
May 09, 2024
A new generation of high-speed rotorcraft technology is available for the U.S. Navy, but ship-board limitations already have ruled out the natural option.
May 07, 2024
Upgrades and replacements are coming for the U.S. Marine Corps’ light- and medium-size rotorcraft fleet, along with advanced new uncrewed aircraft systems.
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Sep 29, 2025
Attempts to secure export licenses for the General Electric F110 engine for the TAI Kaan fighter “have been stalled,” Turkey's Foreign Affairs Minister says.
Sep 29, 2025
Germany says it is considering acquiring Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft as part of its involvement in the NATO program to replace Boeing E-3s.
Sep 26, 2025
Northrop Grumman says building a sixth-generation U.S. Navy fighter is needed for the health of the industrial base.
Sep 26, 2025
A day after announcing a sale to Thailand of one A330-800 MRTT, Airbus revealed a follow-on order for two more H225 helicopters from the Royal Thai Air Force.
Sep 26, 2025
India has retired its last Mikoyan MiG-21s after more than 60 years of operation.
Sep 26, 2025
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has spelled out a €35 billion ($40 billion) commitment for the military space sector through the end of the decade.
Sep 26, 2025
Canada’s accelerated defense spending increase will ease Canada’s continued effort to modernize its air forces and achieve greater interoperability with its NATO partners.
Sep 25, 2025
Asked by a reporter if he could revive Turkey’s canceled F-35 deal shortly, Trump replied: “I could do so easily if I want. We may do that."