Defense Budget, Policy & Operations Analysis
Nov 14, 2024
The U.S. and its allies have yet to reduce reliance on Beijing for materials that are essential to the defense industrial base.
Nov 14, 2024
How will a second Trump administration affect the defense industry and global alliances? The McCain Institute’s executive director joins our editors to discuss.
Nov 08, 2024
Top service official says tanker, fighter and Collaborative Combat Aircraft plans are unaffordable without large changes.
Nov 08, 2024
Top Navy officials remain confident in the affordability and design requirements for the F/A-XX as Air Force leaders consider their own next-generation fighter.
Nov 08, 2024
U.S. Air Force officials continue to voice concerns that the Army is not prioritizing protection of air bases.
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Apr 16, 2026
Lockheed Martin revealed new details about plans for an “evolved” commercial Orion architecture designed to meet NASA's revamped lunar exploration initiative.
Apr 16, 2026
When OMB's fiscal 2027 budget request was unveiled, what stood out for the U.S. Space Force was a sizable win for its overall budget, a record $71 billion.
Apr 16, 2026
The UK Defense Ministry has awarded Boeing an £879 million ($1.1 billion) Rotary Wing Enterprise contract to support army and air force helicopters.
Apr 16, 2026
Australia has outlined new aerospace capability priorities in its updated National Defense Strategy, including air-launched hypersonic weapons.
Apr 16, 2026
Boeing and its subsidiary Millennium Space Systems have created a new satellite platform from existing company components, aiming to fill a gap in their current spacecraft offerings, the company announced April 16.
Apr 16, 2026
The production model of the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 Boramae successfully completed its maiden flight on April 15.
Apr 15, 2026
The U.S. Air Force seeks a multiyear procurement framework for air- and spacecraft similar to recent munitions agreements.
Apr 15, 2026
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pa.) revealed the Army’s fiscal 2027 budget excludes funding for the program.