Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Mar 14, 2024
The realities of higher costs and program risk may not be enough to overcome the potential benefit of new technology.
Mar 13, 2024
While the Pentagon remains vexed on the November crash, the U.S. Navy says progress is being made on the clutch issue.
Mar 07, 2024
Reengining the C-17 and adding low-cost connectivity upgrades emerge as top priorities for Air Mobility Command.
Mar 07, 2024
The project was eclipsed by private spacecraft refueling efforts.
Mar 06, 2024
Saudi Arabia and India will test the new appeal of the Embraer tanker-transport in a tactical airlift market long monopolized by Lockheed Martin.
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Jul 28, 2025
The UK is adding trials of high-altitude balloons to its effort deploy stratospheric capabilities for intelligence gathering and communications functions.
Jul 28, 2025
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a technology transfer agreement with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute for the Nuri Korea Space Launch Vehicle-II.
Jul 28, 2025
Indonesia has committed to purchasing 48 of the Turkish Aerospace Industries Kaan combat aircraft, becoming the type's first export customer.
Jul 28, 2025
As China and Russia flex their military muscles in space, Western defense officials are becoming punchier in their mindset around those operations.
Jul 27, 2025
The Royal Thai Air Force has deployed two Saab JAS 39C/D Gripens alongside a pair of Lockheed Martin F-16A/Bs to conduct precision air strikes against Cambodian military targets, as armed clashes along the border enter a third day.
Jul 25, 2025
Turkish Aerospace Industries has received the first major government order for the Gokbey utility helicopter, securing a deal for 57 from the military.
Jul 25, 2025
The Australian Defense Force on July 25 fired its first Lockheed Martin PrSM missile, as it continues the induction of its new Himars capability.
Jul 25, 2025
India says it has begun test firings of an indigenously developed air-to-ground missile from a quadcopter.